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TOU2080 Travel Planning

Intermediate · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students create and evaluate an Alberta or Canada tour package and/or an international travel package, including itinerary, tour and attractions information, and traveller information.
Prerequisite
TOU1010: The Tourism Sector

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 identify the range of travel planning activities, from day trips to escorted group tours

    • 1.1 define the following:

      • 1.1.1 domestic

      • 1.1.2 international travel

      • 1.1.3 inbound

      • 1.1.4 outbound

      • 1.1.5 free independent traveller (FIT)

      • 1.1.6 group travel

    • 1.2 describe the advantages and disadvantages of commercial travel planning and tour packages

    • 1.3 list various agencies that provide travel planning services in the community

    • 1.4 describe the different types of travel plans and tours available to the traveller, including:

      • 1.4.1 trip plans and itineraries

      • 1.4.2 day trips

      • 1.4.3 site tours

      • 1.4.4 inclusive tour charters

      • 1.4.5 special interest travel

  • 2 identify requirements for travel

    • 2.1 discuss travel limitations related to:

      • 2.1.1 documentation

      • 2.1.2 criminal records

      • 2.1.3 travelling with children

    • 2.2 list various agencies that provide travel information related to health and safety

    • 2.3 research travel advisories and insurance

    • 2.4 identify immunizations required for specific travel

  • 3 describe the components of an itinerary

    • 3.1 list the factors that a travel planner will consider when planning a tour, including:

      • 3.1.1 age, needs, desired activities and agility of client

      • 3.1.2 budget

      • 3.1.3 season

      • 3.1.4 time and distance

      • 3.1.5 accommodation

      • 3.1.6 attractions

      • 3.1.7 geography

      • 3.1.8 risk assessment

      • 3.1.9 mode of transportation

      • 3.1.10 language

      • 3.1.11 currency

      • 3.1.12 food preferences

    • 3.2 describe the factors that influence customer satisfaction

    • 3.3 describe strategies travel planners use to ensure customer satisfaction

  • 4 prepare itineraries to meet the needs of various clients

    • 4.1 research existing travel packages and select appropriate ones to meet the needs (e.g., seasonal, budgetary and special needs) of various clients, including:

      • 4.1.1 families

      • 4.1.2 seniors

      • 4.1.3 school groups

    • 4.2 identify criteria to evaluate travel plans and tours

    • 4.3 describe the advantages and disadvantages to the traveller of:

      • 4.3.1 flight insurance

      • 4.3.2 accident or health insurance

      • 4.3.3 baggage and personal possession insurance

      • 4.3.4 trip cancellation insurance

  • 5 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 5.1.1 communicate

      • 5.1.2 manage information

      • 5.1.3 use numbers

      • 5.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 5.2.2 be responsible

      • 5.2.3 be adaptable

      • 5.2.4 learn continuously

      • 5.2.5 work safely

    • 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 5.3.1 work with others

      • 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 6 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster

    • 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment

    • 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities

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