This course aims to inspire and enthuse learners to consider a career in the travel and tourism sector. As well as developing an understanding of this increasingly important sector of industry, learners will develop practical research and report-writing skills. Learners will have opportunities to participate in visits including a residential. Learners will be encouraged to develop a global understanding of issues which affect us all including sustainability within the travel and tourism sector. Learners will investigate current difficulties facing those working in the travel and tourism sector. In the course learners will investigate aspects of the UK Travel and Tourism sector and complete an examination with multiple-choice, data-response and some extended writing questions. Learners will complete three internal units. In the first about UK tourist destinations, they investigate a coastal town such as Mumbles, a countryside area such as the Brecon Beacons and a city such as Swansea. The second internal unit looks at customer experience and learners have the opportunity to take part in practical customer service activities. The third internal unit investigates current issues affecting the industry such as Brexit and the Coronavirus pandemic. Learners can continue to study Travel and Tourism to gain a BTEC Level 1/2 Extended Certificate or start a BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Travel and Tourism. The skills gained from the course could also lead to learners taking up apprenticeship opportunities or junior job roles.