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ASSESSMENT FRONT SHEET GUILDHALL COLLEGE Programme: BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Travel & Tourism Management Unit Number and Title: Unit 9 Tourism Destinations Unit Level: H1 Assignment Ref Number: 9.1.1 Tourism Destinations Module Tutor: Margaret Amankwah Email: [email protected] Date Set: 23/March/2010 Learners Name and Statement of authenticity Learner’s Name: ………………………………….......................................... Learner’s ID……………………….................... Date handed-in…………………………. I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. Where the work of others has been used to my work then credit has been acknowledged. Signature: ………………………………........................................ ………………………........................

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Learning Outcomes and Criteria covered by this Assignment: The aims of this assignment are to measure the outcome of students’ learning in of knowledge acquired, understanding developed and skills or abilities gained in relation to achieve the learning outcomes (LO) and criteria (i.e. P,M,D):LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

(09.1) (09.2) (09.3) (09.4)

P1(09.01.01) numbers P2(09.01.02) P3(09.02.01) appeal to P4(09.02.02) P5(09.02.03) P6(09.03.01) developing P7(09.03.02) P8(09.04.01) P9(09.04.02) M1 (02.4): M2 (04.3): M3 (01.3): D1 (03.3):

Examine the main tourist destinations of the world Determine cultural, social and physical features distinguishing tourist destinations Explore how the characteristics of destinations affect their appeal to tourists Investigate issues likely to affect the popularity of tourist destinations. Determine the main tourist destinations and generators of the world in of visitor and income generation Analyse statistics to determine tourism destination trends and predict future trends Analyse cultural, social and physical features of tourist destinations explaining their tourists Compare the features of top contrasting tourist destinations Compare and contrast the features of one developing and one leading tourist destination Evaluate the appeal of a current leading tourist destination with that of a currently tourist destination Examine how the characteristics of a tourist destination affect its appeal Examine the issues that affect the popularity of tourist destinations Analyse the potential for responsible tourism to enhance the host community at worldwide tourist destinations. Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques Present and communicate appropriate findings Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions

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Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking

Distribution Date: 23/March/2010 Submission Date: 28/May/2010 Introduction The aim of this assignment is to introduce learners to the location of tourist destinations, the cultural, Social and physical features of those destinations, the issues and trends that affect their popularity. Destinations have made tourism an important sector in many countries as a growing source of foreign exchange earnings. In addition to the generation of foreign exchange earnings tourism also alleviates the balance of payments , creates employment and contributes significantly towards the increase of income, savings, investment and economic growth (Lim 1997) Destinations exist at a number of different geographical levels which are interrelated. Within the European context, some tourists see the whole continent as a single destination, for example “Inter Railers’ who tour Europe on a rail ticket that allows them to travel in most European countries. Others see the whole country such as UK, a successful tourism destination worth over £85 billion a year to British Economy. A city such as Prague or a region such as Yorkshire can also be seen as a destination. Specification of Assessment In this assignment you are required to produce a report on a Tourism Destination of your choice (choose from your designated groups 1 – 4). Your choice of destination could be a country, a city, a town, a region or an area that is dependent to a significant extent on the revenues from tourism. Within this assignment, address all the learning outcomes 1 to 4; and criteria (p1 to p9). You need to show evidence of a clear integrated and logical argument. Relevant research data and theory are required to and justify discussion and critical analysis. The assignment must have a high standard of presentation, be coherent and cohesive, and show accuracy in English expression, spelling, and referencing. Group 1 – Australia/ New Zealand Group 2 – Europe/ Africa Group 3 – USA/ Canada Group 4 – Asia

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Requirement 1 1.1Determine the main tourist destinations and generators of the world in of visitor numbers and income generation - P1 1.2Analyse statistics to determine tourism destination trends and predict future trends – P2 1.3Find out visitor numbers and receipts of tourism destinations described in Q1.1 Merit – M3 1.4 Demonstrate creative thinking for tourism present and future trends discussed in Q.1.2 Distinction - D3 Requirement 2 2.1 Analyse cultural, social and physical features of tourist destinations explaining their appeal to tourists – P3 2.2 Compare the features of top contrasting tourist destinations

– P4

2.3 Compare and contrast the features of one developing and one leading tourist destination P5 2.4 Identify cultural, social and physical features in details mentioned in Q.2.1 Merit - M1 Requirement 3 3.1 Evaluate the appeal of a current leading tourist destination with that of a currently developing tourist destination – P6 3.2 Examine how the characteristics of a tourist destination affect its appeal 3.3

- P7

Evaluate and justify conclusions for current leading and developing tourist destinations by your own assessment for Question 3.1. Distinction – D1

Requirement 4 4.1Examine the issues that affect the popularity of tourist destinations

– P8

4.2 Analyse the potential for responsible tourism to enhance the host community at worldwide tourist destinations – P9 4.3 Apply methods to control issues affecting popularity of tourist destination as described in Question 4.1. Merit – M2 4.4 How to take responsibility for managing and organizing activities to enhance potential for responsible tourism as mentioned in Question 4.2 Distinction - D2

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Plagiarism and Collusion

Any act of plagiarism and collusion will be seriously dealt with according to the regulations. In this context the definition and scope of plagiarism are presented below: “Using the work of others without acknowledging source of information or inspiration. Even if the words are changed or sentences are put in different order, the result is still plagiarism”. (Cortell 2003)

Extension and Late Submission

Collusion describes as the submission of work produced in collaboration for an assignment based on the assessment of individual work. When one person shares his/her work with others who submit part of all of it as their own work. If you need an extension for a valid reason, you must request one using a coursework extension request form available from the college. Please note that the lecturers do not have the authority to extend the coursework deadlines and therefore do not ask them to award a coursework extension. The completed form must be accompanied by evidence such as a medical certificate in the event of you being sick.

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Assessment criteria for To achieve each outcome a learner must demonstrate the ability to:

Outcomes 1 Examine the main tourist destinations of the world

1.1 Determine the main tourist destinations and generators of the world in of visitor numbers and income generation 1.2 Analyse statistics to determine tourism destination trends and predict future trends

2 Determine cultural, social and physical features distinguishing tourist destinations

2.1 Analyse cultural, social and physical features of tourist destinations explaining their appeal to tourists 2.2 Compare the features of top contrasting tourist destinations 2.3 Compare and contrast the features of one developing and one leading tourist destination

3 Explore how the characteristics of destinations affect their appeal to tourists

3.1 Evaluate the appeal of a current leading tourist destination with that of a currently developing tourist destination 3.2 Examine how the characteristics of a tourist destination affect its appeal

4 Investigate issues likely to affect the popularity of tourist destinations

4.1 Examine the issues that affect the popularity of tourist destinations 4.2 Analyse the potential for responsible tourism to enhance the host community at worldwide tourist destinations.

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Note: All outcomes must be met for a

Merit Descriptor

Distinction Descriptor

M1: Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions.

D1: Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions.

M2: Select/design and apply appropriate methods/ techniques.

D2: Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities.

M3: Present and communicate appropriate findings.

D3: Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking.

Achievement of a grade A grade is achieved by meeting all the requirements defined in the assessment criteria for each individual unit.

Achievement of a merit or distinction grade All the assessment criteria and merit grade descriptors need to be completed within a unit to achieve a merit grade. All the assessment criteria , merit and distinction grade descriptors must be completed within a unit to achieve a distinction grade.

Assessment Criteria P9 Requirements

P1 1.1

P2 1.2

P3

2.1

2.2

P4

P5

2.3

3.1

P6 3.2

P7 4.1

P8 4.2

Grading Criteria Requirements

M1 2.4

M2 4.3

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D1 3.3

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D2 4.4

D3

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Suggested Materials

Books Boniface B C and Cooper C P — Worldwide Destinations: The Geography of Travel and Tourism (Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001) Frechtling D C — Forecasting Tourism Demand: Methods and Strategies (ButterworthHeinemann, 2001) Harrison L (editor) — Practising Responsible Tourism: International Case Studies in Tourism, Planning, Policy and Development (John Wiley, 1996) Laws E — Tourism Destination Management: Issues, Analysis and Practices (Routledge, 1995) Roos W and Renferghem O — In Focus Guides on People, Politics, History and Culture (In Focus series, Latin America Bureau, 1997) Swarbrooke J and Horner S — Consumer Behaviour in Tourism: An International Perspective (Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999) Further reading Insights Quality newspapers’ travel supplements Tourism Intelligence Quarterly Travel Trade Gazette Travel Weekly Video/DVD The Holiday Programme News/current affairs programmes Travel, geographical and environmental documentaries Wish You Were Here Unit 9 Assessment March 2010

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Websites www.mintel.com Mintel — site provides media, product and consumer information www.statistics.gov.uk National Statistics Online — official UK statistics www.tourismconcern.co.uk Tourism Concern www.staruk.com English tourism statistics www.visitbritain.com Visit Britain ASSESSMENT SHEET GUILDHALL COLLEGE Programme: BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Travel & Tourism Management Unit Number and Title: Unit 9 Tourism Destinations Unit Level: H1 Assignment Ref Number: 9.1.1 Tourism Destinations Module Tutor: Margaret Amankwah Email: [email protected] Date Set: 23/March/2010 Learner Name: …......................................................................... Learner ID:.............................................

Information/ on assessment and grading criteria Assessment Criteria (-P)

Achieved

P1Determine the main tourist destinations and generators of the world in of visitor numbers and income generation P2 Analyse statistics to determine tourism destination trends and predict future trends

Yes/No

P3 Analyse cultural, social and physical features of tourist destinations explaining their appeal to tourists

Yes/No

P4 Compare the features of top contrasting tourist destinations

Yes/No

P5 Compare and contrast the features of one developing and one

Yes/No

Evidence

Remarks

Yes/No

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leading tourist destination P6 Evaluate the appeal of a current leading tourist destination with that of a currently developing tourist destination P7 Examine how the characteristics of a tourist destination affect its appeal P8 Examine the issues that affect the popularity of tourist destinations

Yes/No

P9 Analyse the potential for responsible tourism to enhance the host community at worldwide tourist destinations.

Yes/No

Yes/No

Yes/No

Grading criteria (Merit-M; Destination-D)

Achieved

M1

Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions.

Yes/No

Select/design and apply appropriate methods /techniques. M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions. D2 Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities. D3 Demonstrate convergent/lateral/cre ative thinking.

Yes/No

M2

Evidence

Remarks

Yes/No Yes/No

Yes/No Yes/No

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