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Cambridge Regional College is the largest further education college in the East of England and is committed to serving the people of Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area. The College has two main sites in Cambridge and Huntingdon and boasts specialist vocational facilities in a range of areas from engineering, construction, science to catering, hospitality and hair and beauty.

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Level 2 in Travel & Tourism

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Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2QT

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Search the site, tourism & travel management, this program is designed to create professionals trained in tourism and travel organisation and management..

The tourism industry and its earnings are very important to many countries worldwide, and tourism is a major force in the economy of the world - it has become an activity of global importance and significance.  However, it has also become an industry sector which, unless it is well managed and controlled, can have harmful effects on the cultures and environments of “host” countries.  To benefit from tourism its development must be planned, controlled and “sold” using modern marketing methods, the tourism and travel markets and their products, and the needs and expectations of customers - must be understood and satisfied.  This Program covers all these matters and more.

(1)  Anybody enrolling for this Programme before  31st December 2024  will also be enrolled FREE for a Course on Strategy, Quality & Contemporary Business Concerns;  the only requirement is that you provide your personal email address to the College on enrolment.

(2) During the “Covid-19” (Corona) virus pandemic and in lock-down periods, affected Members may be allowed to take Assignments (home-based course work) instead of or in addition to sitting Examinations to complete the Programme; details can be provided on request after enrolment onto the Programme.

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Major Topics Covered in this Diploma Program include:

• Definitions of tourism, the wide range of motivations for travel.
• The types of visitors and travellers, types of tour organisations.
• The tourism industry: its structure, components and organisation; tourism products and services.
• Tourist destinations, attractions, amenities and facilities; accessibility to tourism destinations.
• The national and international importance of tourism, its effects on the balance of trade.
• Economic and social consequences of tourism, employment opportunities, effects on culture.
• Income received from tourism, the income multiplier, invisible exports.
• Factors to consider in developing tourism.
• Investment in tourism, sources of finance - financial and other factors. 
• Reasons for government involvement in tourism development.
• Potential government actions: tax and customs duties policies.
• Measurement of tourism, tourism statistics, SWOT analysis and information provided.
• More on development - the tourism framework: people, markets, destinations, routes.
• The tourism and resorts life cycle; infrastructure and superstructure.
• Structure and organisation of the tourism industry.
• Channels of distribution for products, carriers, amenity and attraction providers, accommodation establishments.
• Wholesalers and retailers of tourism products.
• Tourism and travel markets: leisure and activity holidays, business travel.
• Types of tours, sightseeing, cruising and cultural tours.
• VFR travel, cultural, educational, health travel - the increasing range available.
• Inclusive and IT tours.
• Tourism operators: mass market, specialist, domestic, others.
• Economics of tour operations, supplements and surcharges.
• Transport, carriers: air, rail, road, sea, inland.
• Accommodation and catering; the range, types and standards of accommodation.
• Rating and categorisation of hotels and other accommodation units.
• Consumer demands and changes in tastes, seasonality, pricing strategies and other issues.
• State promotion of tourism, national, regional and local tourist organisations.
• The roles of tour operators/travel agents and tourist information offices.
• Reservations systems, booking forms, itineraries, fares, tickets.  Inclusive and package tours.
• Public and private tourism marketing; communications, the promotional mix.
• Market research, sales planning and forecasting for tourism. 
• Advertising and sales promotions campaigns, special offers and merchandising, displays.
• Tour brochures: types, sizes, importance, design and layout.
• Websites: internet marketing, comparison websites, in-line bookings and payments.
• Social media and viral marketing, marketing opportunities on-line.
• A tourism and travel promotional campaign, from planning and review, through to strategy, marketing, advertising, literature, information, website and other promotions, media relations.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE MODEST CIC FEE

 Your CIC Fee includes:-

• Your enrolment/registration with Cambridge International College, and your own high-quality, professionally produced and illustrated comprehensive International CIC Study & Training Publications.
• A detailed, professional ‘Study & Training Guide’ with full instructions on how to study to achieve success and gain top results.  The Guide includes detailed advice on how to answer Self-Assessment Tests, Training Tests and Examinations.
• Self-Assessment Tests and Recommended Answers for them, and a Progress Chart.
• Two Progress/Training Tests (which can be used as ‘Past Papers/Questions’) with an optional Tutorial Support Service.
• The Final Examination** sat under Invigilation/Supervision in your own area - full details, guidance and explanation of how your Examination will be arranged and how Invigilation is conducted will be provided when you register.  Note, CIC arranges Examinations in over a hundred countries worldwide for thousands of Members every year; it is a flexible, straightforward process and will be arranged when YOU are ready to write your Examination.  **An Assignment Option is available instead of an Exam for the ‘Covid-19’ (Corona) virus period.
• The prestigious Cambridge International College Diploma on successful completion of your Study & Training and on passing the Final Examination.
• Your personal page on CIC’s Member Services website with access to results, despatch details, advice and guidance, and more: www.cambridgeinternationalcollege.co.uk
• Regular information and news including: Newsletters with details of special offers and new Programs and much more; and Competition Forms; by email and post.

Everything needed for your Study & Training success is included in the CIC Fee.

Additionally:

• Further Study and Training Advice, and Assistance is available before, during and after CIC Study & Training; Members may ask CIC’s team of experienced Consultants for advice on further study and Programmes to improve career prospects and advancement. 
• CIC’s experienced and helpful staff can assist with numerous special requests, such as reference/recommendation letters and transcripts, and more, by post and email.
• Hotel Operations & Management Diploma 12 months (flexible)
• Hospitality Management Honours (Higher) Diploma 21 months (flexible)
• Hospitality & Events Administration EBA: Executive Business Administration 3 years (flexible)
• Events Management: for Tourism, Business, Sport Mastery of Management Graduate Diploma One year (flexible)

This Program provides important knowledge and a worthwhile qualification for career development and success in a wide range of tourism and travel related positions, for all ranges of employees, staff,  business owners and managers.  This Program produces trained persons who are ready to be employed to work in tourism, to market and sell tourism and travel products, and to make decisions which can affect travel numbers and the volumes of tourists who visit a country.   By making a career in am industry - such as tourism and travel - and by undertaking training such as is provided in this Program, you will become a true professional in the field (with a CIC Diploma to prove it!) and so the description is a very accurate one, which you will be proud of.

Further study at higher levels and in related subjects is offered by CIC, in this popular and growing field.  There is a wide range of options for further study - see the "Related Courses" section for suggestions - which include  Honours Diplomas ,  ABA & Baccalaureate Programmes , and the  'Double Award' EBA & BBA Bachelor degree Programme .  You are welcome to ask the College for advice, and of course you can see details of these Programmes on this website.

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The Study Period is one year (12 months) but this is flexible; the Diploma can be completed in a shorter period, or you can take longer if necessary.

To gain your Diploma you need to sit and pass an Examination** (based entirely upon the contents of the Study Materials provided to you in your Program Fee). Full and clear details about preparing for and sitting the Exam are provided to you, including in your Study & Training Guide, when you enrol. The clear information explains when, where and how your Examination will be arranged - it is a simple and straightforward process, which hundreds of thousands of other Members have successfully gone through. If you study well and follow the advice in the CIC Study & Training Guide you should be able to achieve high marks and good grades - and obtain your prestigious International Diploma!

**An Assignment Option is available instead of an Exam for the ‘Covid-19’ (Corona) virus period.

(See the College Prospectus, or the “Frequently Asked Questions” section on the “Contact Us” page of this website, if you would like more information.)

An international accredited qualification for professional development and career success showing you have substantial skills, competence and knowledge.

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Travel and Tourism (TOHP)

Learn about tourism industry standards and requirements with this two-years cambrian college program, duration: 2 years, time commitment: 25-35 hours per week, campus: toronto, subject: business, language: english, level of study: diploma.

The curriculum offers courses in world destinations, selling and customer service, transportation, communication, product knowledge, tour development and management, tourism law, business math, and event management. The students will learn to research, solve problems, be team players, exhibit professionalism and adapt to an ever-changing industry of travel and tourism.

Students will become familiar with:

• World tourist destinations and their local laws and customs
• Basic reservation and booking procedures for airline, hotel, car, cruise, rail and bus
• Both major airline reservation systems, APOLLO BY GEMINI (GALILEO) and SABRE
• TICO certification is mandatory for travel agents and wholesalers selling travel services in Ontario. It ensures that agents comply with provincial regulations and consumer protection laws.

Students will have an opportunity to further develop practical skills and enrich their industry knowledge by participating in a seven-week-long field placement during their fourth and final semester. With the assistance of a devoted Field Placement Coordinator, students can complete placements in various industry areas to suit their interests.

Completion of the program prepares students to write the Knowledge Exam that is part of the certification requirements to become a Certified Travel Counsellor from CITC. The students are encouraged to become members of the Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors (CITC). This association provides students with the opportunity to participate in seminars and conferences. For more information on becoming a Certified Travel Counsellor, contact CITC at www.citc.ca .

Future pathways

Academic opportunities:, a co-op or field placement experience is mandatory to tourism students in the fourth semester. students must complete either one to graduate from the program, graduates from this program may continue their studies at university and may receive credit for their prior college education, employment opportunities:, tour operations, travel agencies, hotels and resorts, car rental companies, program outline.

To be considered, applicants require a secondary school diploma from an Ontario College or equivalent, including:

• Grade 12 English
• Recommended: competency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and software

Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must achieve the minimum requirements of an overall IELTS score of 6 and no band less than 5.5 issued in the past 24 months. Duolingo score of 110-115.

All other acceptable tests and results for admission can be found here .

• Exemptions may be granted to international students from certain countries who have completed at least 3 years of formal academic studies in which English was the medium of instruction
• Students can also satisfy the English language proficiency requirement by successfully completing the EAP program offered by Hanson Language School . Applicants are required to obtain a minimum score on the English Placement Test before final approval and completion of their registration. As a result of widespread suspension of IELTS and other testing platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cambrian College will temporarily accept the Duolingo English Test , IELTS Indicator and the TOEFL-iBT® Special Home Edition to demonstrate English Proficiency.

*Hanson College of Business, Health & Technology specializes in educating international students and only accepts non-Canadian applicants possessing valid study permits into programs for which it partners with Cambrian College.

TWD1102: Destination Products – Canada (3 credits) TTP1100: Introduction to Tourism (4 credits) TRL1110: Land Arrangements (3 credits) SSC1000: Events/ Introduction to Psychology I (3 credits) ENG1002: College Communications (3 credits) BUS1106: Computerized Business Applications (3 credits) ACC1220: Business Records (3 credits)

TWD1201: Destination Products & Research (4 credits) TTP1101: Tour and Package Holidays (3 credits) TTP1007: Ticketing and Tariffs (3 credits) MKT1106: Marketing for Tourism & Hospitality (4 credits) PSY1125: Positive Psychology/ Canadian Political Studies (3 credits) ENG2305: Workplace & Employment Writing (3 credits) BUS2040: Organizational Behaviour (3 credits)

TTP1103: Meeting & Conference Planning (2 credits) TTP1014: Workplace Readiness (2 credits) TTP1004: Tourism Law & Risk Management (4 credits) TCB1101: Computer Reservations (4 credits) PSY2700: Client Communications and Leadership Development (3 credits) BUS3585: Entrepreneurship (3 credits) BUS1600: Customer Service (3 credits)

TTP1011: Adventure Leisure & Eco Tourism (3 credits) TTP1010: Field Placement (7 credits) TTP1013: Cross Cultural & Niche Tourism (3 credit) TTP1008: Intro to the Cruise Industry (3 credits) MKT2320: Professional Selling (3 credits)

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Travel and Tourism student secures Cabin Crew role with Tui

Starla Banks enjoyed her secondary years and despite having a strong interest in the Travel and Tourism industry, she opted to stay on at sixth form in an environment where she felt safe and comfortable. Throughout her first year, Starla couldn’t shake the feeling that A-Levels were not what she wanted, and after completing Year 12, she left sixth form and enrolled with Cambridge Regional College, Huntingdon Campus to study Level 3 in Travel and Tourism.  

Starla said, “The moment I stepped into the college my desire to work in the Travel industry was solidified. The course helped me gain key skills such as forming positive relationships again, especially after lockdown and subsequent negative personal experiences. The course helped to restore my confidence enabling me to strive to achieve my goals.

The approach to teaching at CRC was excellent. It was clear that the tutors understand that every student is different. The tutors made the classes engaging and inclusive creating the best learning environment for everyone to blossom. If someone didn’t understand a topic, the tutors were on hand to help. It was lovely and I looked forward to the lessons.

There were moments when I struggled, particularly with hurdles in my personal life, but I worked hard to gain Distinctions in my units. I gained a lot of knowledge about the travel industry from the lessons and through external speakers, business talks and presentations, particularly the workshop on working as Cabin Crew which encouraged me to apply for a role with Tui. I was successful in securing the Cabin Crew role, and I will start my training in summer 2022. This is my greatest achievement from studying with CRC.

I would recommend studying at Cambridge Regional College. I had preconceptions about the college, and I honestly didn’t think I would ever study at a college, but I did, and my experience has been brilliant. I am coming to the end of my course now and the options available to me are vast, I could go into Higher Education, Business or join the military as cabin crew or a pilot. The list goes on, but for now I am looking ahead to joining Tui and taking the first steps into my dream career.”

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