Question 1

What should I focus on for AQA Education A-Level Travel & Tourism?

Accepted Answer

Use specific UNWTO terminology in definitions to demonstrate precise knowledge and align with industry standards.

Question 2

What should I focus on for AQA Education A-Level Travel & Tourism? (2)

Accepted Answer

When explaining the structure, draw a simple diagram or mind map in your revision to show the links between sectors and distribution channels, then describe these links in the assessment.

Question 3

What should I focus on for AQA Education A-Level Travel & Tourism? (3)

Accepted Answer

Support sector identification with real-world named examples (e.g., British Airways for transport, VisitBritain for destination marketing) to show application.

Question 4

What should I focus on for AQA Education A-Level Travel & Tourism? (4)

Accepted Answer

In longer written responses, refer to the dynamic nature of the industry, such as the impact of technology on direct booking, to illustrate higher-level understanding.

Question 5

What should I focus on for AQA Education A-Level Travel & Tourism? (5)

Accepted Answer

Integrate current statistical data (e.g., from UNWTO or national tourism boards) to strengthen your analysis of scale and importance.

Question 6

What are common mistakes in AQA Education A-Level Travel & Tourism?

Accepted Answer

Conflating travel and tourism: students often use the terms interchangeably, missing the precise definition of a tourist as someone staying away from home for over 24 hours and not earning income locally.

Question 7

What are common mistakes in AQA Education A-Level Travel & Tourism? (2)

Accepted Answer

Omitting key sectors: many learners focus only on the obvious sectors (transport and accommodation) while neglecting attractions, tour operators, or ancillary services.

Question 8

What are common mistakes in AQA Education A-Level Travel & Tourism? (3)

Accepted Answer

Misunderstanding the public sector role: some assume all tourism provision is commercial, overlooking national tourism boards, local government planning, and regulatory bodies.

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Principles of Travel and Tourism

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