iGCSE Travel & Tourism Curriculum
Theme 1: The Travel and Tourism Industry
Explore types of tourism in Travel & Tourism.
Domestic and International Tourism
Explore the key differences, impacts and trends in domestic and international tourism.
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Leisure and Business Tourism
Explore the key differences, economic impacts and trends in leisure and business tourism sectors.
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Explore components of tourism in Travel & Tourism.
Transportation Services
Explore the vital role of transportation services in tourism and their impact on travel experiences.
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Accommodation Services
Explore accommodation types, classification systems and factors affecting tourist lodging choices.
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Attractions and Activities
Explore tourist attractions and the activities they offer to different visitor segments.
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Explore tourism organizations in Travel & Tourism.
Public Sector Organizations
Learn how government tourism organisations operate at different levels to manage and develop destinations.
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Private Sector Organizations
Explore the key private sector businesses that power the global tourism industry and their operations.
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Theme 2: Features of Worldwide Destinations
Explore tourist destinations in Travel & Tourism.
Major International Destinations
Explore major international tourism destinations and what makes them successful global attractions.
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Regional Tourism Patterns
Explore global tourism regions, travel flows and factors shaping regional tourism development patterns.
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Explore physical features in Travel & Tourism.
Climate and Weather
Explore how climate and weather shape tourism patterns, destinations and experiences worldwide.
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Landscapes and Natural Attractions
Explore how diverse landscapes and natural features attract tourists and shape tourism development worldwide.
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Explore cultural features in Travel & Tourism.
Historical and Heritage Sites
Explore historical and heritage sites as tourism attractions and learn sustainable management approaches.
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Events and Festivals
Explore how cultural events and festivals drive tourism and create unique visitor experiences worldwide.
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Theme 3: Customer Care and Working Procedures
Explore customer service in Travel & Tourism.
Customer Needs and Expectations
Learn how to identify and meet diverse customer needs and expectations in travel and tourism.
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Customer Service Skills
Learn essential customer service skills to create exceptional experiences in travel and tourism settings.
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Dealing with Complaints
Learn effective strategies for handling customer complaints in travel and tourism businesses.
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Explore working procedures in Travel & Tourism.
Health and Safety
Learn essential health and safety procedures to protect staff and customers in tourism settings.
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Security Procedures
Learn essential security procedures that protect tourists, staff and facilities in the travel industry.
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Emergency Situations
Learn essential emergency procedures to protect tourists and staff during crisis situations.
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Theme 4: Travel and Tourism Products and Services
Explore package holidays in Travel & Tourism.
Components of Package Holidays
Learn about the essential components that make up package holidays and how they work together.
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Types of Package Holidays
Explore different types of package holidays and their key features, benefits and limitations.
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Explore ancillary services in Travel & Tourism.
Travel Insurance
Learn about travel insurance types, coverage options, claims processes and real-world applications.
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Foreign Exchange and Visas
Learn how foreign exchange and visa services enable international travel and impact tourism experiences.
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Explore technology in tourism in Travel & Tourism.
Booking Systems
Learn how digital booking systems revolutionised the tourism industry and operate today.
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Online Tourism Services
Explore how digital platforms have revolutionised travel planning, booking and experiences worldwide.
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Theme 5: Marketing and Promotion in Tourism
Explore marketing principles in Travel & Tourism.
Market Segmentation
Learn how travel businesses divide markets into segments to target customers effectively.
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Marketing Mix
Learn how to apply the 4Ps of marketing to create effective tourism business strategies.
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Explore promotional techniques in Travel & Tourism.
Advertising and Branding
Learn how to create effective advertising campaigns and develop strong brand identities in tourism marketing.
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Digital Marketing
Learn essential digital marketing strategies and tools for promoting travel and tourism businesses online.
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Explore marketing research in Travel & Tourism.
Customer Feedback
Learn how to collect, analyse and use customer feedback to improve tourism businesses.
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Market Trends
Learn to identify, analyse and apply market trends data in the travel and tourism industry.
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Theme 6: Tourism Impacts and Sustainability
Explore economic impacts in Travel & Tourism.
Tourism Employment
Learn how tourism creates jobs and affects employment patterns in destination economies.
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Tourism Multiplier Effect
Learn how tourist spending creates a ripple effect of economic benefits throughout destinations.
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Explore social impacts in Travel & Tourism.
Cultural Exchange
Explore how tourism creates cultural exchange between visitors and host communities, with both positive and negative impacts.
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Social Problems
Learn how tourism creates social problems like crime, prostitution and cultural conflicts in destinations.
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Explore environmental impacts in Travel & Tourism.
Pollution and Resource Use
Explore tourism's impacts on pollution and resource use and sustainable solutions for environmental protection.
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Conservation Efforts
Learn how tourism destinations use conservation to protect environments while benefiting local communities.
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Explore sustainable tourism in Travel & Tourism.
Ecotourism
Explore ecotourism principles, benefits and real-world examples as a sustainable tourism approach.
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Responsible Tourism Management
Learn how to implement and manage tourism that benefits local communities and protects environments.
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Theme 7: Global Tourism Trends
Explore emerging destinations in Travel & Tourism.
New Tourism Markets
Explore how new tourism destinations emerge and develop in the global travel market.
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Tourism Development Stages
Learn how tourist destinations evolve through Butler's six-stage Tourism Area Life Cycle model.
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Explore special interest tourism in Travel & Tourism.
Adventure Tourism
Explore adventure tourism types, impacts, destinations and sustainability practices in global travel.
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Health and Wellness Tourism
Explore health and wellness tourism, from medical travel to spa retreats and their global impact.
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Cultural Tourism
Explore cultural tourism's key components, benefits, challenges and sustainable management approaches.
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Explore external factors in Travel & Tourism.
Political Influences
Explore how government policies, stability and international relations shape tourism development worldwide.
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Economic Factors
Learn how economic factors like exchange rates and recessions impact tourism patterns globally.
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Health and Safety Concerns
Learn how health and safety concerns impact tourism destinations and how the industry responds to crises.
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