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Unit 8
P4 describe features and facilities
that contribute to the appeal of a selected
long-haul destination for different types of
visitors from the UK
Connector
What features of a destination would make
YOU travel to a long haul destination?
Big picture
Will be identifying the aspects of appeal for
long haul destinations
Will be exploring the aspects of appeal for
a specific destination
Outcomes
ALL will understand how to complete P4
Types of visitors from the UK
Leisure eg families, couples, gap-year
travellers, VFR
Business
Other eg educational, medical, volunteers
New York
Accessibility
methods of transport, e.g. air, cruise
availability and frequency
travelling time
cost
suitability for the traveller, e.g. classes
available, facilities provided
convenience, e.g. direct flights
Destination facilities
natural attractions, e.g. mountains, beaches
built attractions, e.g. theme parks, museums
climate
local transport
accommodation (range, cost)
sport and entertainment
food and drink
Culture
festivals, events, art, dance, music, religion,
beliefs, customs and behaviour
Customer types
leisure, e.g. families, couples, gap-year
travellers, VFR
business
other, e.g. educational, medical
M2
Assess the significance of different
features and facilities on the appeal of a
selected long-haul destination for
different types of visitors from the UK
What to do
The different features and facilities of the
chosen destination must be clearly identified.
The significance of these to its popularity
and appeal should be reviewed. This may
include researching visitor numbers. An
example of a response would be to comment
on how visitor numbers have increased since
significant new attractions or major events
were introduced.
D2
Evaluate how the selected destination has
capitalised on its features and developed
its facilities to attract different types of
visitors from the UK.
What to do
These features and facilities must be
clearly evaluated to show how the
destination has capitalised on its features,
such as climate, natural attractions, and
developed its facilities to attract different
types of visitors.