TOU2070 Travel Destinations 2
Intermediate · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services
- Description
- Students demonstrate knowledge of world tourism and geography by presenting travel information regarding various tourism regions of the world.
- Prerequisite
- TOU2060: Travel Destinations 1
Outcomes The student will:
1 present specific knowledge of the physical geography, culture and economy of selected tourism destinations
1.1 identify three tourism regions of the world
1.2 describe the key features of the tourism regions, including:
1.2.1 climate
1.2.2 landforms
1.2.3 culture; e.g., language, religion, ethnicity
1.2.4 political system
1.2.5 economic development
1.3 describe other elements that influence tourism in the regions, such as:
1.3.1 food
1.3.2 events
1.3.3 attractions
1.3.4 customs
2 investigate and communicate information about major attractions and regions of the world
2.1 demonstrate research skills by proposing regional destinations and attractions to match traveller expectations
2.2 create and present travel promotion packages to meet a client’s individual needs, including:
2.2.1 three possible world destinations
2.2.2 three possible travel options; e.g., cruise, backpack, resort
2.3 identify travel information for each destination, including:
2.3.1 attractions
2.3.2 climate
2.3.3 geography, cities, maps and flag
2.3.4 culture and customs
2.3.5 food
2.3.6 religion
2.3.7 history
2.3.8 political and economic systems
2.3.9 language
2.3.10 currency
2.3.11 telephone exchange code
2.3.12 accommodations
2.3.13 transportation requirements; e.g., passports, airports codes, bus schedules, car rentals, check-in time, security issues
2.3.14 safety; e.g., knowledge of security requirements and procedures, cultural mores
2.3.15 other important travel information
3 demonstrate basic competencies
3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
3.1.1 communicate
3.1.2 manage information
3.1.3 use numbers
3.1.4 think and solve problems
3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
3.2.2 be responsible
3.2.3 be adaptable
3.2.4 learn continuously
3.2.5 work safely
3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
3.3.1 work with others
3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
4 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
4.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
4.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities
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