BTEC Travel & Tourism

Applications Open: - 7th November 2025

Applications Close: - 31st July 2026

Entry Requirements: - 5 Grades at 5 and above including English and Maths

How to Apply: - We don't accept application on KentChoices - Please apply via Admissions+ using the link below:-

https://wilmingtonacademy.applicaa.com/sixthform

This course is designed to give students an insight into how the Travel and Tourism Industry is organised and run. They will gain detailed knowledge on many aspects of the industry and its operations as well as a wider appreciation of Travel and Tourism as a business.

The aims of this course are to allow students to develop cultural and global awareness and to instil a lifelong passion of travel. The course will provide an opportunity to explore the travel and tourism industry and its importance in today’s society. On completing the course students can progress onto a higher level of study, apprenticeship or relevant employment in the business or travel and tourism sector.

The World of Travel & Tourism

Global Destination

Principles of Marketing in Travel & Tourism

You will also be studying an optional unit which will be focused around either visitor attractions or events, conferences and exhibitions.

The qualification provides the knowledge, understanding and skills that will prepare you for further study or training.

Everyone taking this qualification will study three mandatory units, covering the following content areas:

● The world of travel and tourism – this will develop the skills you need to examine, interpret and analyse a variety of statistics that measure the importance of tourism to the UK.

● Global destinations – you will investigate the features, appeal and importance of different global destinations.

● Principles of marketing in travel and tourism – this will help you to develop a successful marketing plan for use by travel and tourism organisations to attract and engage with customers using research data.

You will also be studying an optional unit which will be focused around either visitor attractions or events, conferences and exhibitions.

Minimum of 5 9-4 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths.

• Event Management
• Hotel Management
• Cabin Crew/Aviation
• Marketing
• Logistics
• Travel agency operations