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International A Level Travel and Tourism
Students will develop an understanding of key concepts and theories in travel and tourism and explore how the industry impacts people, environments, and economies. They will study a range of global tourism destinations, organisations, and issues, and apply their knowledge to real-world contexts. Learners will also plan and organise an actual tourism event, gaining insight into how the industry operates in practice. What will I learn?
Examinations Board
Cambridge
Syllabus Code
9395 Course Expectations
Achieve a minimum of Grade 5 in English First Language and preferably Grade 5 in Geography or Business at IGCSE.
Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Commit to at least 5 hours of private and independent study per week.
Knowledge and understanding: Travel and tourism concepts and theories, tourism destinations and organisations, sustainability, and the social, environmental, and economic impacts of tourism. Practical and research skills: Planning and organising a tourism event, conducting research, analysing information, and presenting findings. Transferable teamwork, organisation, problem-solving, time management, and evaluative skills relevant to further study and careers in the tourism industry. skills: Communication,
Have a genuine interest in the travel and tourism industry, including global destinations, sustainability, customer experience, and the impact of tourism on economies and environments.
Be able to manage coursework deadlines and engage in research-based tasks and case studies.
Examination Structure
Exam Duration
Component
Assessment Method
Weight
50% of the AS Level 25% of the A Level
Paper 1: Themes and Concepts
2 hours
Written examination
Coursework Internally assessed and externally moderated
Paper 2: Planning and Managing a Travel and Tourism Event
50% of the AS Level 25% of the A Level
Candidates work on a project which involves planning and managing a travel and tourism event. Candidates work in a team but present their project individually.
1 hour 30 mins
Paper 3: Destination Marketing
25% of the A Level
Written examination
Paper 4: Destination Development and Management
1 hour 30 mins
25% of the A Level
Written examination
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