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Ayr Campus

Content

Are you interested in travelling or having the opportunity to see the world through working abroad? Or perhaps when you were at school, you studied Travel & Tourism and would like to take it to the next level. As the world slowly starts to get back to normal, Travel & Tourism will emerge as one of the boom industries. So, this is the best time to begin your journey and kick start your career in this fast-paced environment.

Content:

Global tourism's economic impact; the art of selling tourist destinations; Tour guiding and itinerary planning; Destination marketing using digital and social media; Customer care and satisfaction skills; Destination visits, such as Edinburgh Dungeons and Auchrannie Resort; business and ICT skills; and written and verbal communication skills.

Entry Requirements

1 relevant Higher, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Applicants with appropriate experience or other training may be accepted without formal qualifications. A place on the course is subject to an interview process.

Progression Routes

Relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 8 or progression to employment.