1. Unit P4.
Inter-relationships
WALT
To look at the different ways in which companies work together and the benefits it brings.
WILF
That you can demonstrate how companies work together by giving examples.

2. For P4, you must describe the interrelationships between organisations, including working together and
common ownership.
The descriptions should be illustrated with a minimum of two examples of each type of interrelationship. An example for working together could be Virgin Trains and Alton Towers, which have collaborated to provide an inclusive ticket which provides transport from various locations and admission to the theme park.
You should provide enough examples of relationships to include domestic, outbound and inbound organisations.

3. Other supporting companies
Tourist information offices in the South East (public)
Visitor attractions
HMS Warrior
(public)
Thorpe Park
(private)
Tourism South East
(public company)
To encourage domestic and inbound visitors
Spinnaker tower
(public / private)
Coach
Lucketts
(private)
Ferry
Wightlink
(private)
Hotels
The Marriot
(private)
Guest Houses
Camping sites
Travel providers
Kingfisher
(private)
Accommodation providers
Rail

5. Benefits of working together.
Companies become a member of Tourism South East and they are included on their web site.
Companies are promoted through Tourism South East which is regarded as trustworthy and reputable. More people will see it than just their own web site.
Companies increase their sales and make more profit.

7. 1). Using examples explain how companies
1) Using examples explain how companies like Tourism South East work together with other travel organisations for domestic and inbound tourists.
2) What benefits does working together have for the organisations?
3) What benefits does it have for the tourists?

9. Common Ownership.
Where many of the organisations such as tour operators, travel agents and travel providers are owned by one company.