READING: CAREERS IN TOURISM

The tourism industry is divided into five sectors: Accommodation, Food and Beverage Services, Recreation and Entertainment, Transportation, and Travel Services. Within each sector there are many different occupations.

In this website you'll find full descriptions of the different jobs related to these fields:


http://www.go2hr.ca/careers-tourism/careers

READING: How much do you tip?

A power point presentation.

Many tourists that travel to other countries are not aware of the different tipping customs existing in different countries. So it is very important to get acquainted with those customs so that you can advise tourists wisely and avoid uncomfortable situations.



http://www.slideshare.net/maochoa35/how-much-do-you-tip-presentation?type=powerpoint

WATCH AND READ: Spend a pound to spend a penny

Irish budget airline Ryanair has said it is considering charging passengers for using the toilet while flying.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7914542.stm

Can you imagine being charged for using the toilets on a flight?
 

- What is your opinion on this?

- Can you make any sense of this policy?

READING: 'Paris Syndrome' strikes Japanese

A dozen or so Japanese tourists a year have to be repatriated from the French capital, after falling prey to what's become known as "Paris syndrome".


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6197921.stm


Have you ever experienced something similar to this in Paris or anywhere else?

READING: Online guided tours

This website is a great source for students where they can see examples and learn how to give a tour. All the continents are represented.

http://www.virtourist.com/

READING: Important information when travelling in Europe

A power point presentation

Millions of people from all around the world visit Europe every year. Here you have some important information tourists or business people should know when travelling in Europe. 




http://www.slideshare.net/maochoa35/tourism-in-europe-presentation?type=powerpoint

READING: Eco-friendly vacations

Many of you may have heard terms such as Ecotourism, Sustainable Tourism, etc. Nowadays more and more tourists are concerned about the impact their visit may have on the environment and culture of the place visited. As more regions and countries develop their tourism industry, it produces significant impacts on natural resources, consumption patterns, pollution and social systems. People who are going to work in the tourism sector should be aware of this new trend. Let´s have a look at this brochure with suggestions about eco-friendly destinations.

http://www.slideshare.net/maochoa35/ecotourism-1001194?type=document

READING: 48 hours in a city

What would you recommend tourists to go and see if they only have 48 hours in a city?

Here's a collection of recommendations from The Independent to read:

http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/48-hours-in/

READING: A travel agency

READING ACTIVITY

Look at this website of a travel agency specialising in business travel.  According to the website, which products and services does Hardwick Travel provide?

http://www.britishcouncil.org/professionals-specialisms-tourism-11.htm

ARTICLE: Fair trade and sustainable tourism.

 READING ACTIVITY


An increasing number of customers are concerned about the impact of tourism on destination communities and the environment.  Fuelled by regular newspaper reports on the consequences of travel and tourism, today’s customers are looking for ways of continuing to have holidays, but minimizing the negative effects of them.  Tour operators must respond to this demand, and do more than just pay lip service to ideas of fair trade and sustainable tourism.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/professionals-specialisms-tourism-9.htm

ARTICLE: A different destination

READING ACTIVITY

In these days of mass tourism it’s difficult to find any destinations that have managed to escape the impact of the tourist industry.  It’s harder still to find a beautiful palm tree-filled slice of paradise that has not been irrevocably changed by tourism.  And yet Siwa, an idyllic Egyptian oasis, has somehow managed to embrace a very limited amount of tourism and is so far keeping its unique culture and way of life more-or-less intact.


http://www.britishcouncil.org/professionals-specialisms-tourism-5.htm

ARTICLE: Cruising on the up and up

READING ACTIVITY

There’s been a remarkable turnaround in the cruise holiday industry.  Once seen as the domain of the wealthy, silver-haired and largely American holiday-maker, cruising is now appealing to everyone and every pocket.

http://www.britishcouncil.org/professionals-specialisms-tourism-4.htm

ARTICLE: Budget airlines

READING ACTIVITY

Three news articles about budget airlines.

http://www.britishcouncil.org/professionals-specialisms-tourism-3.htm

READING: The original Grand Tour

READING ACTIVITY

A couple from Odcombe, Somerset, have just completed a remarkable journey following in the footsteps of Thomas Coryate, a 17^th century traveller who pioneered the Grand Tour.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/professionals-specialisms-tourism-1.htm

ARTICLE: Baggage handling systems

READING ACTIVITY

Over the last few years in Europe and the US the cost of airfares has decreased considerably. Consequently, the number of passengers has increased dramatically. Along with cheaper airfares and newer aircraft there have been other improvements to air travel that are less obvious. The area of baggage handling is an example. Learn more about these developments here.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/professionals-specialisms-airlines-1.htm

ARTICLE: Ethical tourism

The move towards 'responsible consumerism', with supermarkets now stocking a wide range of fair trade products is leading to a new form of tourism. Supermarket shoppers are more and more aware of where goods come from and the conditions they are produced under. Similarly, consumers are looking for holidays that do not have damaging effects on developing countries.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/professionals-specialisms-ethical-tourism-1.htm

HOTEL AMENITIES

READING

You are going to read part of a brochure advertising a hotel. Before you read, decide what the three most important things you look for are when staying in a hotel? Now read the brochure and try an activity on hotel facilities.

http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-professionals-specialisms-hotel-english-1.htm