World Tourism Day

World Tourism Day is on the 27th of September every year. The reason for World Tourism Day is to cultivate and create awareness among society globally on the significance of tourism and it’s social, political, financial and also cultural worth and value. The occasion tries to address common difficulties stated by the United Nations of Millennium Development Goals. It is also to recognise the commitment that the tourism industry can make in achieving these objectives.

It is evident that tourism plays a key part in advancing social learning. World Tourism Day is praised for its focus on tackling the potential of tourism for development, improvement and social personality. The capital of Cambodia Phnom Penh was assigned by the European Council on Tourism and Trade as the coordinator and official host of World Tourism Day events.

World Tourism Day encourages people worldwide to consider the criticalness of tourism as an apparatus for worldwide advancement and social improvement. As the European Council on Tourism and Trade President Dr Anton Caragea says, 'Tourism is the best teacher on the planet'.

Catherine Anderson, SERC Deputy Head of School, School of Hospitality, Management, Tourism and Language comments, 'With World Tourism Day on 27th September, there is no better time to emphasise the importance that tourism has on the economy and it is a great time to highlight the great opportunities available for those who are interested in following a career in the tourism industry.

'At SERC we are delighted to be able to offer a wide variety of Travel & Tourism courses to suit all levels of students from L1/2 Award, equivalent to 2 GCSE’s, to the new L3 RQF Diploma, equivalent to 2 A levels with the progression opportunity to the HNC in International Tourism Management. We deliver Travel and Tourism courses in 3 campuses Lisburn, Downpatrick and Bangor campuses.

'Specialist tutors and embedding Project Based Learning in our delivery has proven extremely successful developing the transversal skills required for this industry. With Covid-19 having an impact on global travel this year, our students, as part of their PBL remit, are developing a digital platform to promote “Staycations” for 2020-21, collaborating with local travel and tourism businesses. A fantastic “real life” opportunity for learners.

'Additionally, in our new academic year, we are delighted to introduce a new part time Tour Guiding course, commencing in January ’21, running in Bangor, Lisburn and Downpatrick.

'Exciting times for an exciting industry! It is an industry that will never be out of vogue where people will always want to enjoy a holiday or even a day trip away.'

To find out more about SERC Travel and Tourism courses, click here.