Curriculum

• Module 1: Introduction to Tourism 

  • Tourism concepts and principles (Chapters 1-2)

  • Why people travel and travel motivations (Chapter 3)

  • Tourism planning and carrying capacity (Chapter 4)

  • Sectors of the tourism industry and distribution channels (Chapters 5-7)

  • Economic, social-cultural, and environmental impact of tourism (Chapter 8)

• Module 3: Destination Geography 

  • Types of attractions (Chapters 31-32)

  • Roles, functions, and typology of attractions

• Module 1: Introduction to Tourism (continued)

  • The local tourism industry (Chapter 9)

  • Hong Kong tourism development and public sector roles (Chapter 10)

• Module 5: Trends and Issues

  • Information technology in tourism

  • Sustainable development 

  • Cultural tourism

• Module 3: Destination Geography (continued)

  • World geography (Chapter 30)

  • Theme parks (Chapters 33-34)

  • Major tourism destinations (Chapters 35-42)

• Module 2: Introduction to Hospitality

  • Hospitality industry overview (Chapter 14)

  • Accommodation sector (Chapters 15-22)

    • Classification and types of hotels

    • Hotel operations and ownership

    • Rooms Division: Front office and housekeeping

• Module 5: Trends and Issues (continued)

  • Information technology in hospitality

  • Sustainable development in the hospitality industry

• Module 2: Introduction to Hospitality (continued)

  • Food and beverage sector (Chapters 23-29)

    • F&B operations and classification

    • Menu planning and pricing

    • Kitchen operations

    • Food safety and personal hygiene

• Module 5: Trends and Issues (continued)

  • IT and sustainable development in the F&B sector

• Module 4: Customer Relations and Services 

  • Professional services and personal attributes (Chapter 43-44)

  • Cultural issues, customs, and etiquette (Chapter 45)

  • Customer expectations and perceptions (Chapters 46-47)

  • Communication skills and handling difficult customers (Chapters 48-49)

August

• Module 1: Introduction to Tourism (MICE)

  • Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions sector (Chapters 11-12)

  • MICE business and event planning (Chapter 13)

• Module 5: Trends and Issues (Comprehensive)

  • Current trends in the tourism and hospitality industry (Chapters 50-57)

  • Economic, social-cultural, environmental, and technological aspects

  • Globalisation and fair-trade practices

S6 November onwards

• Comprehensive Revision: All modules review and examination preparation