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TSM143Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Tourism Services & Operations

This course deals with various services as it relates to the tourism industry. Transportation services, accommodation services, activities and services related to cultural tourism are all discussed. The course provides a comprehensive overview of tourism services and operations, covering definitions, history, and components of the tourism industry. It also explores transportation modes, accommodation types, food and beverage services, and recreational activities. The course aims to equip students with a solid understanding of the tourism sector.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Tourism ServicesTransportationAccommodationRecreationOperations

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Tourism Definitions

2

Tourism Systems

3

Transportation Modes

4

Accommodation Types

5

Food and Beverage Services

6

Recreation Activities

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Tourism Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Hotel Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Travel Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Event Planner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Recreation Coordinator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HospitalityTransportationEvent ManagementRecreationTourism Marketing

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Definitions and history of tourism

4 study hours
  • •Define tourism
  • •Describe the history of tourism
  • •Identify the different types of tourism
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 2: Understanding Tourism Systems: Components, Elements and Models

4 study hours
  • •Know the term system and Tourist Services
  • •Define tourism Package
  • •Know a tourism provider
  • •Mention components of tourism
  • •Explain the constituents of tourism Industry
Week
3

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: Components of Tourism Industry

4 study hours
  • •Give reasons why tourism has been identified as the largest industry
  • •Mention the types of tourism services
  • •List tourism components
  • •Explain the Tourism characteristics
Week
4

Module 1:

4h

Unit 4: Information on Tourism Services and Operations

4 study hours
  • •Importance of information on tourism for a professional
  • •Roles of the main government and non -governmental agencies which provide tourism related information
  • •Role of private agencies and associations as sources of tourism information
Week
5

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: Transportation Services Modes, Means in Tourism

4 study hours
  • •Differentiate between mode and means of transportation
  • •Understand Air service transportation
  • •Explain the basic elements of transportation
  • •Understand air transportation service management in Nigeria
Week
6

Module 2:

4h

Unit 2: Land base Transport

4 study hours
  • •Describe land transportation
  • •Know their advantages and disadvantages
Week
7

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: Trends and Issues

4 study hours
  • •Know tourism services trends and issues affecting the industry today
Week
8

Module 3:

4h

Unit 1: History of Hotels

4 study hours
  • •Understand the history of Hotel globally and in Nigeria.
Week
9

Module 3:

4h

Unit 2: Types of Hotels

4 study hours
  • •Identify different types of hotels available in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Week
10

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: Classification of Accommodation

4 study hours
  • •Identify the different types of hotels
  • •Understand how classification of accommodation is done
Week
11

Module 4:

4h

Unit 1: Classification of food and beverage service

4 study hours
  • •Describe the classification of food and beverage service
  • •Explain the various types of food and beverage provider
  • •Know the main purpose of a commercial food and beverage service industry
Week
12

Module 4:

4h

Unit 2: Land Base Recreation

4 study hours
  • •Understand What Outdoor Recreation Activities Are
  • •Know The Different Outdoor Recreation Benefits
  • •Identify what are The Various Land Based Adventure Activities?
Week
13

Module 4:

12h

Unit 3: Water Based Recreation

4 study hours
  • •Describe water-based transportation segments including cruise travel and passenger ferries
  • •Explore the impact of water-based recreation on the water regime and the reciprocal impact of water management on water- based recreational experiences.

Unit 4: Entertainment

4 study hours
  • •Describe the nature and function of activities and businesses that provide entertainment for tourists in the entertainment sector
  • •Identify tourism entertainment activities by their industry groups
  • •Review various types of attractions including zoos

Unit 5: Components of Travel Services

4 study hours
  • •Describe the key characteristics of the travel services sector
  • •Define key travel services terminology
  • •Know the benefits of using travel agencies in tourism and in Nigeria

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a glossary of key tourism terms from Units 1-2

2

Compare and contrast different transportation modes (Units 5-7) using tables

3

Develop case studies for different accommodation types (Units 8-10)

4

Outline the key steps in food and beverage service (Unit 11)

5

Design a recreational activity plan incorporating land and water-based elements (Units 12-13)

6

Review all self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked assignments

7

Allocate study time proportionally based on unit weighting in the final exam

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