Travel-Deal Destinations for 2014

Please, read the following article from the Destinations Travel Magazine by next Monday so that we can speak about it in class (Click on the picture below).

• Which of the destinations mentioned would you like to visit? Why? 
• Would you add any others? Which ones?

ACTIVITIES FOR TOURISTS

Here you have an advertisement referring to some activities that tourists can carry out at the Bar W Guest Ranch, taken from Destinations Travel Magazine, April 2013. It is very useful for you to remember or learn new vocabulary.

JOB PROFILE: TRAVEL AGENT

Here you can read about the job profile of a travel agent. Hope you find it interesting. It tells you the duties you should carry out if you decide to become a travel agent in the future and some pieces of information.
After reading it, you can watch the following video.

JOB PROFILE: EVENTS MANAGER

If you are interested in becoming an events manager, have a look at this webpage. It explains the main duties and some other requierements that are needed in the UK. Hope you find it useful and interesting! =)

You can also watch the following video in which the Special Events Manager at Portofino Island Resort discusses her typical day at work, the qualifications needed for the job, the best and worst parts of the job, and advice that can be used by students considering this line of work.


Here you have another video: EBE offers corporate event planning and event management services as well as entertainment such as dance bands, DJs (disc jockeys) and ensembles, lighting, video production and more to ensure your Corporate Event, Meeting, Conference, Product Launch or Gala is a success.

JOB PROFILE: TOUR GUIDE

You can have a look at the duties a tourist information assistant has to carry out on this site.

If you want to become a tour guide here you can watch a video in which they tell you about the tourism industry and the opportunities it offers if you are interested in this field and you love travelling, meeting new people, etc. It also shows you the importance of history, geology and some other areas in order to become a good professional.

JOB PROFILE: RECEPTIONIST

Here you can read about the job profile of a receptionist and the qualities and qualifications that are required in the UK.
Once you are familiarised with the main duties a hotel receptionist has to carry out you can watch the following video. It is very useful and interesting! ;)

PARQUE DE EUROPA: TOURIST ACCOMMODATION MANAGEMENT

Here is the presentation of the monuments we saw and you, students, explained in Parque de Europa.

Parque de Euorpa TAMppp

More PowerPoint presentations from MMD D

PARQUE DE EUROPA TRAVEL AGENCIES (January 2012)

Here is a presentation with the monuments the students of Travel Agencies and Events Management spoke about in Parque de Europa.

Parque de Europa TTAAEMppp

More PowerPoint presentations from MMD D

AT THE AIRPORT- VIDEO

Have a look at the following video and do a similar one with your partner.


Aiport Migrations and Customs

EVENTS MANAGEMENT

Within the dynamic and growing events industry there is a demand for suitably qualified graduates who have the ability to plan and manage events. Events range from major events such as the Olympic Games to arts, cultural, sporting, entertainment, business and trade events, exhibitions and conferences.

Why don't you try to develop, plan and run a live event? Here are some pages which can be helpful.

Australia Events
Sports and Events Tourism Exchange South Africa
The worldwide events guide
If you do it, let me know and you will present it to your classmates.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Hi, my dear students and friends, I wish you a very Merry Christmas! Please click on here.

FILMS: JANE EYRE

Before watching the film Jane Eyre, based on a book by Charlotte Brontë, one of the British Brontë sisters, I recommend you to read the sypsosis and learn a bit more about the film itself on this website.
If you prefer the film Carnage, have a look at this one.

JOB ADS FOR TRAVEL AGENCIES AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT

Have a look at the following ad and answer the questions below.

1. What are they looking for?
2. Is it a part-time job? Why?
3. Which duties would you have to carry out?
4. What qualities should you have?
5. Can anybody from any country apply for the job?
6. How much would you earn? How much is it in euros?

Now read this one. Answer the following questions:

1. What are they looking for?
2. What responsibilities would you have?
3. What personal qualities should you have?
4. What skills should you have for this position?
5. Are there any courses for those applicants who are chosen?
6. Which one of the two ads is more interesting for you? Why?

WEB QUEST - A BIT ABOUT TOURISM

This activity will allow you to get to know a bit more the people who work in the field of tourism, transport, hotels and some destinations such as London. Enjoy while reading, I'm sure you will learn a lot by doing it. =)
 Webquest Tourism

TRAVEL AGENT JOB PROFILE

Have a look at this webpage. You will be able to know the profile of a travel agent.

If you want to know a bit more about his or her duties and responsibilities, click here.

RECEPTIONIST JOB PROFILE - DUTIES

Here you have another page in which you can learn about the duties a hotel receptionist may have, skills and knowledge required.

HOTEL FACILITIES

Have a look at the following webpage and answer the following questions.

1. What is the name of the hotel?
2. Where is it located?
3. How many stars does it have?
4. How many rooms and restaurants does it have?
5. How many conference and banqueting rooms does it have?
6. Write six items a disabled room is equipped with.
7. Write another name for 'accessible room'.
8. Could you tell me the way to Marble Arch?

WELCOME

Hello, students,

Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic

I would like to begin this school year by welcoming Bietka, our Comenius English language assistant. As you already know, she comes from the Czech Republic so I recommend you to visit this page so that you get to know a bit about its capital city, Prague, a very important tourist destination.

ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES

Do you know the difference among the UK, England, Great Britain and the British Isles? If you press here you will be able to find it out.

In order to test your knowledge of the British Isles I recommend you this webpage where you will have the chance of answering the questions of a quiz. I hope you enjoy it. If you have any doubts, have a look at the following map.

Here you have a map with the UK airports. I consider this map very important for you because it will help you locate some of the most important cities in the UK.

MARKETING ANG PROMOTION

Here you can see a nice power point presentation where different countries are promoted. The ads have been taken mainly from two magazines: Time and Newsweek.

Why don't you advertise another holiday destination? Tell me when you have yours ready by sending me a comment.

Promotion Presentation

This is José's
Buenos Aires - José Arias

This is Jenny's.
Maldives - Jenny Muñoz

And here is Noemí's.
Seychelles - Noemi

What's your opinion about Jessica's project? Have a look.
Morocco - Jessica

Bárbara wants to recommend us Egypt. Look!
Egypt - Bárbara

Why don't you have a look at Víctor's?
Munich - Víctor