viernes, 30 de octubre de 2015

VISIT TO WORLD TRAVEL MARKET LONDON

VISIT TO WORLD TRADE MARKET 

2-5 Nov 2015 LONDON

The global meeting place for the travel trade

LONDON has one of the largest urban transport network in the world, with integrated bus, river and road systems. 



TASK 1: 1º GIAT students travelling to London should prepare a presentation of one of the different ways to get around this great city.
  1. London buses
  2. London tube
  3. Dockland Light Railway
  4. River bus services
  5. Local trains 
  6. London Cycle Hire Scheme
  7. London Trams
  8. Taxi
  9. Emirates Airline Cable Car
Check these pages: 

TASK 2: Choose one of the top tourist cultural landmarks along the river Thames that you are going to visit. Prepare a short presentation about it: 

  1. Shakespeare's Globe theatre
  2. Tate Modern
  3. Tate Britain
  4. Southbank Centre
  5. The Tower of London
  6. The Houses of Parliament
  7. The Big Ben
  8. The London Eye
  9. The Tower Bridge
  10. The Millenium Bridge
  11. Greenwich: historical sites

Check this page
http://www.visitlondon.com/discover-london/london-areas/river-thames/top-10-river-thames

sábado, 24 de octubre de 2015

UNIT 2 GETTING THERE


       

Watch this video about unusual modes of transportation  around the world
                 https://youtu.be/i5nVlMdMD8U



Check these pages about Getting around Spain

http://www.spain.info/en/informacion-practica/transportes/
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/spain/getting-around
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/spain/64864
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https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/transportation/trains/spain-rail-passes
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/transport/getting-around/local-transport


  
SPEAKING: TRANSPORT IN YOUR COUNTRY.


What advice would you give to a tourist planning a 2-week trip travelling around your country?

TASK 1: summary on Spain's transport system: different options available and useful advice for anyone visiting our country.



TASK 2: Invent a two-week  trip around Spain, which includes 7 top destinations. You should consider 
  1. Where potential tourists would fly in and out of the country
  2. The best way to travel from each location to the next and why 
  3. Mark the journey on a map of Spain
  4. Price

TASKS to be done by 1º GIAT students not travelling to WTM LONDON
(deadline: Friday, 6th November)

(Presentation to the class: Monday, 9th)



                                               

lunes, 12 de octubre de 2015

DESIGN A PACKAGE HOLIDAY TO A DREAM ISLAND



Final Task: Unit 1 SELLING DREAMS:





  • Design and create a new package holiday to a dream destination. 
  • Write a brochure description of the destination. It should include  
       1. Location: Brief summary and map. 
         2. Geographical features
         3. Major cities and important places.
         4. Historical sites and landmarks.  
         5. Recreation and outdoor activities
         6. Entertainment/food and nightlife
         7. Arts and culture
         8. Climate
         9. Transportation 
         10. Language&customs&traditions

Include also: 
       a. the intinerary for the whole seven days of the package
           b. details of the accommodation
           c. what the package includes and the cost.

Remember to make the place sound wonderful and make readers dream of a perfect holiday.

Tasks should be sent by Wednesday, October 21th

          


lunes, 5 de octubre de 2015

UNIT 1 SELLING DREAMS

           SELLING THE HAWAIIAN DREAM


HAWAII is a group of islands over 3,200 km to the west of North America in Polynesia and is the 50th state of the USA. It has a warm tropical climate, a large number of beaches and active volcanoes. It has become a very popular tourist destination.



Discover why the six islands of Aloha are home 

to treasures unlike any other on earth. Learn 

about Hawaii's top sights and attractions, and 

the defininig qualities that make the six islands

of Aloha so unique.




. Let's have a quick look at the six islands

. Choose an island and learn more about it.



. Choose a story of Hawaii. Watch the video. 
Learn about the essential Hawaii experiences.
    
http://www.gohawaii.com/stories/

. Choose a top attraction and learn about it 

http://www.gohawaii.com/en/big-island/guidebook/


. Watch this video about HAWAII








jueves, 1 de octubre de 2015

JOBS IN TOURISM - JOB ADVERTISEMENTS - COVERING LETTER


JOBS IN TOURISM

THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD

If you saw this advertisement, 
would you apply for it?

      Watch this video and learn about this competition campaing organized 
      by Queensland tourism TO CHOOSE A CARETAKER for the islands in the 
                                           GREAT BARRIER REEF




More than 34.000 people applied and in May 2009, Ben Southall, 34, from England, was chosen to 
"house sit" the islands of the Great Barrier Reef


Now check this page and read these JOB ADVERTISEMENTS

http://www.tourism.australia.com/media/9197.aspx


WHICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO APPLY FOR?

Your task: choose the job you like best and write a cover letter applying for the job. 
Include this information: 
. say why you want to work for this company
. mention relevant qualification and/or experience
. mention you main qualities and skills
. say you are interested in a job interview