Tourism Services & Operations
- Social Sciences
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 131 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 52 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of TSM143, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
TSM143 · UNIT 1 DEFINITIONS AND HISTORY OF TOURISM
Tourism is a global concept, which has been flagged as the largest and fastest growing industry in the world. This unit focused on general introduction to tourism, specifically on the definitions, history, types and forms of tourism.
What you should be able to do
- Define key tourism concepts
- Analyze tourism systems and their components
- Compare transportation modes and their impacts
- Classify accommodation types and their characteristics
- Evaluate food and beverage service operations
- Identify recreational activities and their benefits
What it prepares you for
- Tourism Manager
- Hotel Manager
- Travel Consultant
- Event Planner
- Recreation Coordinator
- Hospitality
- Transportation
- Event Management
- Recreation
- Tourism Marketing
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 1: Definitions and history of tourism
The unit covers a wide range of definitions from different experts, requiring careful comparison and understanding of nuances.
- Module 2:
Unit 1: Transportation Services Modes, Means in Tourism
Understanding the complexities of air transportation services and their management in the Nigerian context requires grasping industry-specific knowledge.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 60 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Definitions and history of tourism · 4 hours
Define tourism. Describe the history of tourism. Identify the different types of tourism.
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Understanding Tourism Systems: Components, Elements and Models · 4 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 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Components of Tourism Industry · 4 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 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Information on Tourism Services and Operations · 4 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 5Module 2:
Unit 1: Transportation Services Modes, Means in Tourism · 4 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 6Module 2:
Unit 2: Land base Transport · 4 hours
Describe land transportation. Know their advantages and disadvantages.
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 3: Trends and Issues · 4 hours
Know tourism services trends and issues affecting the industry today.
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 1: History of Hotels · 4 hours
Understand the history of Hotel globally and in Nigeria..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 2: Types of Hotels · 4 hours
Identify different types of hotels available in the tourism and hospitality industry..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 3: Classification of Accommodation · 4 hours
Identify the different types of hotels. Understand how classification of accommodation is done.
- Week 11Module 4:
Unit 1: Classification of food and beverage service · 4 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 12Module 4:
Unit 2: Land Base Recreation · 4 hours
Understand What Outdoor Recreation Activities Are. Know The Different Outdoor Recreation Benefits. Identify what are The Various Land Based Adventure Activities?.
- Week 13Module 4:
Unit 3: Water Based Recreation · 4 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 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 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.
Preparing for the exam
- Create a glossary of key tourism terms from Units 1-2
- Compare and contrast different transportation modes (Units 5-7) using tables
- Develop case studies for different accommodation types (Units 8-10)
- Outline the key steps in food and beverage service (Unit 11)
- Design a recreational activity plan incorporating land and water-based elements (Units 12-13)
- Review all self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked assignments
- Allocate study time proportionally based on unit weighting in the final exam
Questions students ask about this course
What is TSM143 about?
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.
How many units does TSM143 have?
TSM143, Tourism Services & Operations, has 15 units across 4 modules, over 131 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is TSM143?
TSM143 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Social Sciences.
Is TSM143 hard?
TSM143 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does TSM143 take to study?
About 52 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is TSM143 assessed?
TSM143 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with TSM143?
Tourism Manager, Hotel Manager, Travel Consultant, Event Planner and Recreation Coordinator.