Printable Loopcards | Understanding Hospitality in Travel and Tourism | NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM
What are loop cards?
Loop cards are a great game that can be played individually or as a class. They are perfect for review key vocabulary or questions at the end of a topic or when revising for an exam.
Instructions
Cut out the cards from the paper horizontally (but don't cut them in half!) and then shuffle them.
Now start joining each question on the right hand side of the card to the matching answer on the next card.
Carry on until all the cards loop together and you have competed the game!
Hint: Make sure that you set your paper to portrait to print 4 cards per sheet of A4 paper.
Hospitality refers to the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.
Travel
Travel refers to the movement of people from one place to another for various purposes such as business, pleasure, or leisure.
Tourism
Tourism refers to the travel activities of people to places outside their usual environment for leisure, business or other purposes.
Tourist
A tourist is a person who travels to and stays in places outside their usual environment for at least one night.
Tourism product
A tourism product refers to the combination of various tourism components such as attractions, services, transportation, and accommodation, which are offered to tourists to cater their needs and preferences.
Hospitality industry
The hospitality industry includes businesses that provide lodging, food, and beverages for people who are away from home.
Accommodation
Accommodation refers to the provision of a place for people to stay such as hotels, motels, resorts, or vacation rentals.
Customer service
Customer service refers to the assistance and support provided by businesses to their customers before, during, and after their purchase or use of a product or service.
Tourism destination
A tourism destination refers to a place that attracts tourists and offers them various tourism products and experiences, such as attractions, activities, and events.
Tourism infrastructure
Tourism infrastructure refers to the physical and organizational structures that support tourism activities, such as transportation, accommodation, communication, and facilities.
Cultural tourism
Cultural tourism refers to the travel activities of people to learn and experience the culture, history, art, and lifestyle of a particular destination.
Ecotourism
Ecotourism refers to the travel activities of people to natural areas that conserve the environment and improve the welfare of local people.
Sustainable tourism
Sustainable tourism refers to tourism activities that minimize the negative impacts on the environment, society, and economy of the destination, and maximize the benefits for all stakeholders.
Inbound tourism
Inbound tourism refers to the travel activities of people to a destination from their own country, for various purposes such as leisure, business, or education.
Outbound tourism
Outbound tourism refers to the travel activities of people from a destination to other countries, for various purposes such as leisure, business, or education.
Travel agency
A travel agency is a business that provides various travel services such as booking transportation, accommodation, tours, and travel insurance to customers.
Tour operator
A tour operator is a business that provides pre-packaged tours and travel services to customers, often in combination with transportation and accommodation.
Travel guide
A travel guide is a person who provides information and assistance to tourists during their trip, such as guiding them to attractions, recommending restaurants, and providing cultural insights.
Hospitality skills
Hospitality skills refer to the personal and interpersonal abilities and qualities that enable individuals to provide excellent customer service and interact effectively with guests from different backgrounds and cultures.
Standard of service
Standard of service refers to the level of quality and excellence in the provision of hospitality services, which meets or exceeds the expectations of customers.