Tourism - Introduction to Travel Patterns & Destinations (Free Online Course With Certificate) Alison Free Online Learning

This free online Tourism course will give you an introduction to travel patterns and destinations. Different people travel for different reasons and understanding the factors that affect travel can be helpful for managing or planning any tourist facility or event. With this course, you will learn how tourists choose their travel destinations. This can help your tourist business maximize its profits and performance.

This Free Online Course Includes:

• 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
• CPD Accreditation
• Final Assessment

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This course begins by describing the travel patterns of tourists and the basic reasons why people spend their hard-earned money on travelling. It will then discuss the six main types of pleasure trips and at the same time outline how each of these trips benefits the tourist industry. You will also look into the 4 main types of business trips and describe how airlines and hotels can earn customer loyalty.

Tourists and business travellers often go to a particular destination because the place has something specific to offer. This course will look into the key factors needed for a successful holiday destination. It will also discuss how snow resorts have developed in popularity and teach you the essential factors needed to establish a successful one. You will also study the attractions that can bring tourists to rural destinations. Finally, you will also look into the main types of cities and the tourist attractions found in each.

One of the basic needs that fuel the demand for tourism is the curiosity or desire to visit a certain destination. This course will teach you what influences the travel patterns and destinations of international tourists in a clear and detailed manner. By the end of the course, you will have given your knowledge of the tourism industry a significant boost and will be well on your way to finding an exciting job in this global industry. So why wait? Start your next learning journey, today.

Module 1

Types of Travel

In this module, you will learn about types of travel and it covers topics such as Reasons for Travel; Travel for Pleasure; Business Travel.

Module 2

Travel Destinations

This module introduces travel destinations and covers topics such as Sun Holidays; City and Country.

Module 3

Course assess

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

• List and explain the seven key reasons for travel.
• Describe how travel patterns have developed over time.
• Outline the six main types of pleasure trips.
• Summarize how pleasure trips benefit the tourism industry.
• List and explain the four main types of business trips.
• Explain how airlines and hotels can retain business traveller loyalty.
• Discuss the factors that are necessary for the development of a successful sun holiday resort.
• List and describe attractions that can motivate tourists to visit rural destinations.
• Describe the three types of cities and the typical tourist attractions found in each.

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Travel Influencer

Visiting the Eiffel Tower or eating dinner in a romantic restaurant in Italy - such destinations and activities can refresh your energies and kindle your spirit of adventure. Travel Influencers are travel enthusiasts or “infopreneurs” who share their experiences through quality content on diverse social media to inspire others to undertake a unique journey or follow an itinerary. From photographs to advice, they are a valuable resource for newcomers to the world of travel and tourism or veteran travellers.