Operations and Structure of the Travel Industry

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Operations and Structure of the Travel Industry

• Thriné Hely
• And
• Janet Woolley

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Agenda

• Introduction to the Module
• Aims of the module
• Learning Outcomes
• Assessments
• Groupwork

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Introduction to the Module

• Tutors
• Worth 20 Credits
• Run over two study blocks
• Two x 2 hour sessions each week
• Format of the module
• Formal input
• Workshops
• Group discussions
• Guest speaker

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Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the module students should
• Collect and display information in an exhibition
• Identify contemporary influences upon current
  organisations
• Take responsibility for output
• Prepare a reflective document
• Write an essay
• Evaluate own strengths and weaknesses
• Work effectively in a small group

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Aims of Module

• To enable students to
• Identify major influences in industry
• Models and theories
• Key structures
• Analyse interrelationship between organisations
• Understand patterns and flows of international
  travel
• Develop your skills for academic and professional
  studies

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Scheme of Work

• Thursday and Friday
• Set Text - please purchase
• Key information from tutors
• Guest speaker - Joy Hooper
• Tutorials - essay plans
• Workshops on essay writing and exhibition
• Exhibition in Week 8 - 28th November
• Term Dates/Semester Dates/Study Blocks
• Check Student Central each week for updates and
  messages

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Assessment Grids

• These will help you to focus on what we want from
  you
• When you get your feedback they will help
  identify strengths and weaknesses
• Help you identify the criteria by which we will
  assess your work

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Assessments

• Exhibition - 30 of module mark
• Work in groups
• Industry organisations
• Criteria for assessment
• Individual Essay - 70 of module mark
• Choose a topic from the list provided
• Criteria for assessment
• Reflective Document
• Tutorial support for these assessments is
  available - please use it!

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Group Selection

• Each take a piece of paper out of the hat. On
  this piece of paper is the name of the
  organisation you will be exhibiting in Assessment
  A.

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Group Allocation

• Find the rest of your group
• Chat in your groups about
• Skills
• Philosophy
• Geographical location
• Swop phone numbers - ensure you can contact one
  another
• If you have a job then ensure your team knows
  which days you are available to meet

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Industry Journals

• Travel Trade Gazette - 49.90 per annum
• Travel Weekly - 52.50 per annum
• Delivered to you each week - accommodation
  address
• Essential reading
• Get to know the industry
• Share a subscription with a friend
• Proof of student status

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Any Questions?
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See You Next Week