Pearson Higher Nationals in International Travel and Tourism Management - Example Assessment Brief - Unit 1 The Contemporary Travel and Tourism Industry - Issue 1

Oct 20, 2026

Example assessment brief for Pearson Higher Nationals in International Travel and Tourism Management, issued as Issue 1 and first taught from September 2018. Covers Unit 1 “The Contemporary Travel and Tourism Industry” with an assignment titled “A history of, and current trends in, the travel and tourism industry.” Requires pair work: a 10-minute PowerPoint presentation with Harvard-referenced research and notes, plus professional one-page factsheets using tables, bullet points, headings, and concise emphasis of key points. Includes unit learning outcomes and pass/merit/distinction criteria, plus scenario guidance for a national graduate recruitment fair.

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Unit 1 The Contemporary Travel and Tourism Industry

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This is a preview document. For the full booklet please visit [https://hnglobal.highernationals.com/](https://hnglobal.highernationals.com/) Pearson Higher Nationals in International Travel and Tourism Management EXAMPLE ASSESSMENT BRIEF Unit: 1 The Contemporary Travel and Tourism Industry For use with the Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma in International Travel and Tourism Management Brief Number: 1 First teaching from September 2018 Issue 1 Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked. For further information, please visit our qualification websites [at www.edexcel.com](at www.edexcel.com), [www.btec.co.uk or www.lcci.org.uk. Alternatively](www.btec.co.uk or www.lcci.org.uk. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page [at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus) About Pearson Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, with 40,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the student at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your students [at qualifications.pearson.com](at qualifications.pearson.com) References to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. We do not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein (material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites) . All information in this document is correct at time of publication. All material in this publication is subject to copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2018 Higher National Certificate/Diploma in International Travel and Tourism Management Example Assessment Brief | Student Name/ID Number | | | --- | --- | | Unit Number and Title | 1 The Contemporary Travel and Tourism Industry | | Academic Year | | | Unit Tutor | | | Assignment Title | A history of, and current trends in, the travel and tourism industry | | Issue Date | | | Submission Date | | | IV Name & Date | | | Submission Format | | --- | | This submission is in the form of a presentation and a series of comprehensive factsheets that are appropriate and suitable for use at a professional graduate recruitment fair. This is to be completed in pairs.
A 10-minute PowerPoint presentation in pairs, with supporting notes. Your research should be referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system. The recommended word limit is 1000 words.
Factsheets should be professional in style and presentation format and emphasise key points concisely, using tables, bullet points and/or headings, on a single printed page. Bold font, text boxes and graphics add emphasis. | | Unit Learning Outcomes | | --- | | LO1 Discuss the development of the travel and tourism industry and explain how its different elements combine to provide a tourism experience
LO2 Explain the factors driving tourist behaviour
LO3 Determine current patterns and key trends in travel and tourism
LO4 Discuss the factors affecting the current levels of popularity of different global destinations | | Assessment Brief and Guidance | | *Please note that assignment guidance is for reference only and should be more specific in detail to meet customised needs.
Scenario and Activity:
You are working as an assistant consultant in the travel and tourism industry and are well known foryour understanding of the sector, not just within the UK but on a global scale. You have been approached by an events company organising a nationa

FAQs

What are the assignment requirements for this example assessment brief?

Complete a pair presentation: a 10-minute PowerPoint with supporting notes, referenced using the Harvard system, and provide a bibliography using Harvard referencing. Also prepare professional factsheets suitable for distribution at a graduate recruitment fair.

What is the assignment focus and recommended length?

The assignment focuses on the history of, and current trends in, the travel and tourism industry, including tourism behaviour, destination popularity, and key drivers. The recommended word limit is 1000 words.

What learning outcomes are assessed for Unit 1?

LO1 addresses development and how industry elements combine for a tourism experience; LO2 explains factors driving tourist behaviour; LO3 determines current patterns and key trends; LO4 discusses factors affecting the current popularity levels of different global destinations.

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