Exploring the Dynamic Sectors of Tourism, Hospitality, and Events
Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Week 1
Lesson duration is: 60 minItems in this lesson
Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Week 1
Learning Objectives
Introduction to the module
Deadline dates
Be able to describe sectors in tourism, hospitality and events and dicuss up to date industry news
NITA 30th September - register
ITHE Learning Outcomes
1: Investigate the origins, growth, development and significance of the component sectors.
2: Explore how external factors impact upon the tourism, hospitality and events industries
3: Interpret how trends and current issues influence the tourism, hospitality and events industries.
4: Understand the role of key organisations and bodies within the hospitality, tourism and events industries.
Assessment
Coursework 1 - Group presentation - 50%
Due week 6 - 20th October 2025
Coursework 2 - Case study and questions - 50%
Due week 14 - 5th January 2026
What do you love about tourism, hospitality and events?
Introduction to Sectors
Tourism, hospitality, and events are all connected and play a huge role in boosting the global economy.
These sectors help spread cultural knowledge, empower local communities and offer a wide range of job opportunities and experiences.
This is so amazing.........
Tourism Sector
The tourism sector covers travel for leisure, business, and numerous other purposes. The sector includes accommodation, transportation, attractions and ancillary services.
Types of tourism
Inbound tourism
Outbound tourism
Domestic tourism
Reasons
Social
Visiting friends and family
Business
Favourite I have visited
Dream destination
What is your favourite (visited) and dream destination?
Hospitality Sector
Hospitality encompasses accommodation, food and beverage and entertainment focusing on providing exceptional guest experiences.
What hotel brands do you know?
Events Sector
The events sector involves organising and managing various events, including:
corporate
Conferences/trade shows/Seminars and meetings/Team building/Company parties/Product launches/networking events
non corporate
•Weddings/Festivals/Exhibitions/Charity events/Sports/Fashion shows/Red carpet events/Private parties/Cultural events and parades
What is the most recent event you have been to?
Interconnections
These sectors often collaborate to create integrated experiences, such as destination weddings, hotel-sponsored tours and event-based tourism.
Group activity:
You will be allocated into a group of either events, hospitality or tourism businesses. Write bullet points/draw diagrams on how you will depend on/work with the other sectors.
