Tourism is a popular option for many pupils and it has the potential to be combined with and enhance existing fieldwork opportunities. It is relatively straightforward to plan and manage and there are many seaside locations that would serve as a good example.

In addition there are many themes that can be explored including:

• resort development
• tourism services and infrastructure
• tourist attractions and entertainment
• accommodation and hospitality
• impacts of tourism
• image and brochure design
• tourist zones and signage

This resource was written by Alan Marvell (Bath Spa University) and reviewed by the RGS-IBG Education Department