Unit 8 P 4 describe features and facilities

Unit 8 P 4 describe features and facilities that contribute to the appeal of a selected long-haul destination for different types of visitors from the UK

Connector n What features of a destination would make YOU travel to a long haul destination?

Big picture n Will be identifying the aspects of appeal for long haul destinations n Will be exploring the aspects of appeal for a specific destination

Outcomes n ALL will understand how to complete P 4

Types of visitors from the UK n Leisure eg families, couples, gap-year travellers, VFR n Business n Other eg educational, medical, volunteers

New York n

Accessibility methods of transport, e. g. air, cruise n availability and frequency n travelling time n cost n suitability for the traveller, e. g. classes available, facilities provided n convenience, e. g. direct flights n

Destination facilities natural attractions, e. g. mountains, beaches n built attractions, e. g. theme parks, museums n climate n local transport n accommodation (range, cost) n sport and entertainment n food and drink n

Culture n festivals, events, art, dance, music, religion, beliefs, customs and behaviour

Customer types leisure, e. g. families, couples, gap-year travellers, VFR n business n other, e. g. educational, medical n

M 2 Assess the significance of different features and facilities on the appeal of a selected long-haul destination for different types of visitors from the UK

What to do The different features and facilities of the chosen destination must be clearly identified. The significance of these to its popularity and appeal should be reviewed. This may include researching visitor numbers. An example of a response would be to comment on how visitor numbers have increased since significant new attractions or major events were introduced.

D 2 Evaluate how the selected destination has capitalised on its features and developed its facilities to attract different types of visitors from the UK.

What to do n These features and facilities must be clearly evaluated to show the destination has capitalised on its features, such as climate, natural attractions, and developed its facilities to attract different types of visitors.