Tourism

Teacher in charge: Mrs L. Havenga

Studying tourism enables a learner to become multi-skilled and able to set up their own business (job creation) or receive learnerships from institutions, as there is a huge shortage of skilled staff in this occupational field. Tourism as a subject builds confidence within learners who normally do not excel in other subjects. The Tourism industry offers huge opportunities for students who have studied tourism at school, thus offering them the possibility of immediate employment after Grade 12.

Tourism is the study of the activities, services and industries that deliver a travel experience to groups or individuals. The subject links well with other areas of learning for example: Mathematical Literacy; Life Science; CAT; Business Studies; History and Consumer Studies.

The subject also comprises of a practical component. Tourism accommodates site visits and excursions, where applicable, for hands-on practical experience of the content studied in theory.

Learners will study:

· Different types of tourists and the purpose of their travelling

· Different tourism sectors, with special reference to transport, hospitality, travel organising and support services and the attraction sector

· Foreign exchange concepts and the buying power of different foreign currencies

· Map work

· Influence of the world time zones on travel

· South Africa and the SACD countries as tourism destinations

· World famous Icons and World Heritage Sites

· Sustainable and responsible tourism (green tourism)

· Marketing

· Technology

· Customer care and the value of service excellence

· Tour planning

The tourism industry is the only industry that is growing yearly; it is the 2nd biggest Industry in the world after oil and is supported by Government as it is a labour intensive industry and will help to lower the unemployment rate.

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