Travel and Tourism

Travel and tourism

STUDYING TRAVEL AND TOURISM AT WESTON COLLEGE

Explore the dynamic world of travel and tourism. As well as working closely with businesses, you’ll also get the opportunity to travel to locations like The Gambia, Paris, New York and London.

The skills you develop are all transferable and will assist in your future employability, even if you are unsure what career path you want to take, as a travel-related qualification will open a wide range of careers.

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Level 2

Travel and Tourism, Extended Certificate

Duration: 1 Year

Start Date: Sep 2025

Location: KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS

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If you have a passion for travel and tourism, this course is a perfect introduction. The travel and tourism industry is a vibrant and ever-evolving sector that offers a range of career paths, from working in hotels and resorts to planning unforgettable trips as a travel agent. Throughout the extended certificate, you will gain a comprehensive ...

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Level 3

Geography, A Level

Duration: 2 Years

Start Date: Sep 2025

Location: LOXTON CAMPUS

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Geography A Level explores the interactions between humans and the environment, covering physical and human geography. It includes topics like ecosystems, climate change, urbanisation, migration, and resource management. Fieldwork and analytical skills are important elements of the course, preparing students for university study and developing...

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Level 3

Travel and Tourism, BTEC Extended Diploma

Duration: 2 Years

Start Date: Sep 2025

Location: KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS

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As you embark on this extended diploma programme, you will delve deep into the intricate workings of the travel and tourism industry, gaining invaluable knowledge about travel planning, hospitality, event management, and sustainable tourism practices. Through a blend of immersive learning experiences and practical training, you will acquire t...

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THE FACILITIES

These study programmes are based in the Knightstone Campus and the Law and Professional Services Academy, both in the town centre of Weston.

Brand new professional-style boardroom and business suite.
Fast, free and secure WiFi connection.
A well-resourced library including e-resources and laptop loan service.
Access to a large number of PCs.
Break out areas and collaborative work spaces.

Occupations related to Travel and tourism

Hotel or Accommodation Manager/Proprietor

Job holders in this unit group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of hotels, hostels, lodging homes, holiday camps, holiday flats and chalets, and organise the domestic, catering, and entertainment facilities on passenger ships.

Average annual earnings: £21,198
Employment in region: 677 positions

Travel Agency Manager or Proprietor

Travel agency managers and proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources and activities of travel agencies and booking offices.

Average annual earnings: £27,734
Employment in region: 103 positions

Travel Agent

Travel agents advise travellers upon travel arrangements, make bookings and receive payment for travel arrangements made.

Average annual earnings: £19,618
Employment in region: 321 positions

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

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The course gave me an insight into the different sectors of the industry, which helped me decide what I wanted to focus in the future

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BTEC Travel and Tourism Level 3

LATEST NEWS

19 Mar 2025

Gold, silver and bronze winning groups handing over a cheque to Kirsty Simmons from Weston Hospicecare

Business Enterprise Challenge is a fantastic competition ran every year for <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/busin…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/busin…; target="_blank">Business</a> and <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave…; target="_blank">Travel and Tourism</a> students to give them a chance to work as a team and create a marketable product that they can sell to the public in order to raise money for Weston Hospicecare. This is the fourth year of the Business Enterprise Challenge and, so far, their efforts have raised over £22,500 for Weston Hospicecare in the last 4 years!  There were 21 groups in total and each group start the challenge with a £50 investment from local employers to be used as the start up for their products. They then design and create an innovative business plan to sell and reinvest their profits to further develop their sales and grow their product and community impact.  Every group taking part in this challenge are provided with a business mentor from a local employer in Weston-super-Mare. These mentors provide support and guidance throughout the whole process, offering the students with invaluable advice in areas such as networking, financial management, sales and much more. This provides the learners with essential transferrable skills for future entrepreneurs.  All groups came up with unique and innovative products, however three groups in particular took the challenge in stride and exceeded all expectations, raising large sums of money and going above and beyond during the selling process. During this challenge, we offer Bronze, Silver and Gold awards as an incentive to work harder and win the title. The winners also got public recognition and a certificate to reward their efforts.  Our Bronze winners created personalised lip gloss keychains which were loved by all ages. By keeping costs low and sales high, their product remains popular among students and staff. Their dedication, even outside of lessons, helped them raise an impressive £519.16. <drupal-entity alt=""Bronze group on stage at Celebration of Success holding up their certificate"" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1e3b784e-3c2f-4f6c-8579-68c98de46953" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_500x500","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity> Our Silver winners showcased creativity and smart reinvestment, selling bespoke Halloween and Christmas candles at high-profit margins. They leveraged each other's strengths, worked closely with their mentors, and attended external events, raising an amazing £627.25. <drupal-entity alt=""Silver group on stage at Celebration of Success holding up their certificate"" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="25cbfa1b-6ca2-4f92-8825-7d183b7e1a65" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_500x500","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity> All teams worked extremely hard, but our Gold winners, Wax and Walkies, smashed the record, raising more money than any other group in the last four years with a fantastic £1,100. Selling wax melts, hot chocolate, and dog treats, they created a diverse range of products to maximise sales. With mentor Sarah’s guidance, they built one of the project’s strongest brands, earning them the top spot—complete with custom T-shirts to further promote their products!   <drupal-entity alt=""Gold group on stage at Celebration of Success holding up their certificate"" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a40aa5c3-f86a-43d0-9fc6-e4d931bba939" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_500x500","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity> This challenge allows the students to think creatively and independently in order to develop and sell products for profit. By working with local employers and mentors, the students got to engage with the local community, whilst also learning more about the logistics behind setting up a business and the importance of financial management and much more. It gave them invaluable experience from a real-world setting and provided them with transferrable skills for the future.  Kirsty Simmons, the Community Fundraising Manager at Weston Hospicecare, thanked our students for the amazing work they have done for them over the years, adding, “This fundraiser is amazing for Weston Hospicecare and Weston College because we’re getting the community together. Not only are we getting fundraising, but the students are learning from mentors that are out in the business world where they can make new relationships and connections which they can use going forward.  This money will go to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their family members. It’s really crucial to know that we are not just here for the patients, but we are also here for their families.”  We are incredibly proud of all the students who have taken part this year, raising a total that has surpassed all other years once again with a fantastic £7289.87 which has been donated directly to Weston Hospicecare.  Thank you to the mentors and local employers that invested in our learners, got involved with the project and supported them through the process. This challenge would not be possible without your involvement.  If you’re interested in applying to one of our <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/busin…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/busin…; target="_blank">Business</a> or <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave…; target="_blank">Travel and Tourism</a> courses, click here.  If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&utm_medium=main-…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&utm_medium=main-…; target="_blank">here</a>. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.

Business Enterprise Challenge Raises Over £7,000 for Weston Hospicecare

18 Mar 2025

Students standing in Times Square in the snow

Last month, a group of <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/busin…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/busin…; target="_blank">Business</a> and <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave…; target="_blank">Travel and Tourism</a> students went on an exciting trip to New York City. They explored famous landmarks, experienced different cultures, and learned more about their studies in a real-world setting.  The trip gave students a chance to see how a big city operates and to visit well-known places like the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, Rockefeller Centre, Wall Street, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, the High Line, and Central Park. Each stop gave them a better understanding of history, business, and tourism and, because they visited over Valentine’s Day, they witnessed 4 proposals which was definitely a highlight!  <drupal-entity alt=""Business and Travel students smiling in Grand Central Station"" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7a042fd0-03f6-462d-bd13-2176465f8013" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_500x500","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity> Besides the main attractions, students also explored Ellis Island, Chinatown, Little Italy, and 5th Avenue. These areas gave them a glimpse into the different cultures that make up New York and allowed them to see parts of the city that are not always on the typical tourist route.  Many students found the 9/11 Memorial and Museum particularly impactful as it was such a powerful experience and a massive part of history, being portrayed through exhibitions, personal stories, and artefacts. For our Travel learners, it put something they have read and learnt about in the classrooms into a real-world context and gave them a deeper understanding of how it affected travel and tourism, not only in America, but internationally.  <drupal-entity alt=""Picture of the 9/11 Memorial"" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fefa1f8e-83b4-4641-a2e6-eebb78b0ca6b" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_500x500","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity> <drupal-entity alt=""Students standing on Brooklyn Bridge smiling"" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8ead08e8-7d25-4db0-8b5a-81c31217c67d" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_500x500","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity> Lucille, a first-year Level 3 <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave…; target="_blank">Travel and Tourism</a> student, shared her experience: “The New York trip was so much fun, from seeing and exploring the landmarks of the city to meeting other learners in other classes who also went on the trip. I especially enjoyed seeing the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge while getting to try some classic New York experiences like riding in a yellow taxi and tasting amazing food.”  Hannah Carstensen, one of our <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave…; target="_blank">Travel and Tourism</a> lecturers who organised the trip, added, “For both our Business and Travel and Tourism learners, this was an incredible opportunity to visit a premier destination for tourism which is home to countless corporations, financial institutions and business headquarters.”   <drupal-entity alt=""Travel and Tourism students wearing cabin crew blazers and helping them out"" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3b8ff194-1c8c-400c-acfc-ce00fe2e1fdb" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_500x500","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity> Beyond learning, the trip helped the learners create unforgettable memories and build friendships with students on different courses that they don’t always get chance to interact with. It was an incredible trip that allowed them to experience a city completely different to Weston-super-Mare.  If you are interested in applying to one of our <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/busin…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/busin…; target="_blank">Business</a> or <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave…; target="_blank">Travel and Tourism</a> courses, click here.  If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&utm_medium=main-…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&utm_medium=main-…; target="_blank">here</a>. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.

Business and Travel Students Visit New York City

17 Mar 2025

<a href="https://jet2careers.com/">Jet2</a> recently visited our <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/busin…; and <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave… and Tourism</a> learners to deliver an insightful guest talk about careers in the aviation industry. The three members of Jet2 staff provided in-depth information on what it's like to work at<a href="https://jet2careers.com/"> Jet2</a>, along with valuable advice and guidance on how students can begin applying and make a strong first impression.The guest talk started out with each <a href="https://jet2careers.com/">Jet2</a> staff member giving an introduction to themselves and their career journey at <a href="https://jet2careers.com/">Jet2</a>, as well as an overview of facts about<a href="https://jet2careers.com/"> Jet2</a> as a company. The learners were then quizzed on which airports in the country <a href="https://jet2careers.com/">Jet2</a> are based at, testing the learner's memories of the airport 3-letter codes! The guest talk then covered the different types of roles which learners could apply for, including Cabin Crew, Luggage Handling, Passenger Service Agents, Customer Operations etc. This allowed the learners to open their eyes to the wide range of opportunities in aviation, as many had only previously considered Cabin Crew!The learners were given key information about the benefits they receive if they work for <a href="https://jet2careers.com/">Jet2</a>, such as the hourly rate, discounts on holidays and flights, and they reiterated how working for<a href="https://jet2careers.com/"> Jet2</a> means there is always opportunity to move around different roles. The guest talk also highlighted what the learners can expect during their training at <a href="https://jet2careers.com/">Jet2</a>, such as when they would be required to take exams, the duration of the training, and the support they would be receiving around this time before starting their role.When the students were asked whether they perform better with practical work compared to academic tasks, every learner raised their hand; <a href="https://jet2careers.com/">Jet2</a> responded by highlighting that this is ideal for roles within their company, where hands-on experience plays a key role in professional development! The students had the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback, leading to the decision that it would be beneficial for <a href="https://jet2careers.com/">Jet2</a> to return to the college for a day of ‘Mock Interviews’. This will allow our learners to practice and prepare for their real interviews.The guest lecture was extremely informative, and we would like to thank <a href="https://jet2careers.com/">Jet2</a> for taking the time to come and speak to our learners.To find out more about our Business courses, <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/busin… here</a>, and to find out more about our Travel and Tourism courses, <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave… here</a>.