Our Travel and Tourism learners have had a jam-packed year of exploration. From experience training as cabin crew, to visiting Brussels!
Kicking off our roundup of Travel and Tourism learners’ very busy year is their trip to Bournemouth Aviation Training Centre for a hands-on cabin crew experience. Learners took part in real-life training scenarios, including operating the evacuation slide, opening and closing the aircraft door, extinguishing an oven fire, and rescuing an infant from a smoke-filled cabin—providing valuable insight into the responsibilities of cabin crew.
Next up was our level three students’ trip to Brussels! Learners hopped on the Eurostar to explore Belgian culture and tourist attractions. Activities included a guided tour of landmark building, the Atonium, then a walking tour of the city, before a visit to Mini-Europe, a showcase of miniature European landmarks. We’re super jealous!
Our learners’ next stop was Woburn Safari Park for an educational visit. The group had a look around the Visitor Enrichment Centre to learn about marketing and events planning in tourism. The day also included an Animal Welfare Tour and a Coach Safari Tour Guide experience, giving them a deeper understanding of tourism operations and animal care at the park.
Additionally, our Travel and Tourism students had an insightful day at the University of Bedfordshire, attending sessions on the importance and value of training in the business world, the history of dark tourism, and aviation and airport Management.
They also spent a day in Cambridge as part of their tour guiding unit, where they explored the city’s rich cultural history, visited Cambridge University Botanical Garden, and developed their understanding of guided tours in a real-world setting.
To top it all off, they celebrated the end of the year with a fun-packed trip to Thorpe Park, linking to their studies on UK visitor attractions. A very well-deserved fun day out after an extremely busy year!
Kayleigh, Travel and Tourism Tutor commented:
“It’s been incredible to watch the students grow in confidence through these hands-on experiences. These experiences provided students with valuable real-world insight into the travel and tourism industry. Hands-on activities like cabin crew training and guided tours helped reinforce classroom learning, build practical skills, and improve confidence. Trips to places like Brussels and Cambridge developed cultural awareness and enhanced students’ understanding of global tourism. They’ve really applied what they’ve learned in class to real-world settings, and I couldn’t be prouder of how far they’ve come.”
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