Tourism and Hospitality Studies (THS) is a senior form elective subject. It provides students with a solid foundation of knowledge about the industry. The profile of tourism and hospitality education, especially at the tertiary level, has developed and matured. Thus, the introduction of THS opens up opportunities for senior secondary students with a strong interest in this field to pursue their studies further.

Aims

1. enhance their awareness of the importance of the tourism and hospitality industry to our society, the nation and the world;
2. acquire comprehensive understanding of the tourism and hospitality industry, in particular the tourism system and aspects of hospitality skills, and personal qualities and attitudes that are valued by the industry;
3. recognise the importance of their role as host residents in contributing towards the tourism and hospitality industry;
4. develop the intellectual capacity for life-long learning through the application of relevant concepts and knowledge in THS to daily situations;
5. appreciate the positive values and attitudes that contribute to the sustainability of the tourism and hospitality industry; and
6. explore pathways for further studies in post-secondary institutions and for career development in the tourism and hospitality industry.

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY STUDIES (Personal, Social and Humanities Education KLA)

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

The learning objectives to be assessed in THS are listed below:

• Understanding the structure and nature of the various interdependent components of the tourism and hospitality industry;
• Recognising the relative importance of the tourism and hospitality industry to host destinations and global economy;
• Understanding tourism and hospitality issues and analysing the main factors affecting the demand for tourism and hospitality services and the supply of these;
• Evaluating sustainable tourism strategies that can be used to minimise the negative and maximise the positive economic, environmental and social impacts of tourism;
• Appreciating the importance for tourists and tourism/hospitality operators of fulfilling responsibilities in an ethical manner;
• Applying information technology skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills effectively and;
• Demonstrating the basic principles of providing quality customer service

MODE OF ASSESSMENT

The following table outlines the various components of the public assessment of THS in 2027 HKDSE:

Component			Weighting	Duration
Public Examination	Paper 1	Section A: Multiple-choice Section B: Data-based questions	45%	1½ hours
	Paper 2	Essay-type questions	55%	1¾ hours

PUBLIC EXAMINATION

The written examination will carry 100% of the total subject marks, and will comprise two papers.

Paper 1 will carry 45% of the subject marks, and last 1½ hours. This paper will consist of Section A, multiple-choice questions, and Section B, data-based questions. Candidates will be expected to answer all multiple-choice questions in Section A and 2 out of 3 data-based questions in Section B. Paper 2 will carry 55% of the subject marks, and last 1¾ hours. This paper will consist of five essay-type questions, of which candidates will be expected to answer any three.

Modules

1. Introduction to Tourism
2. Introduction to Hospitality
3. Destination Geography
4. Customer Relations and Services
5. Trends and Issues in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Medium of Instruction: Chinese

Curriculum Structure

• ntroduction to Tourism
• Introduction to Hospitality
• Destination Geography
• Customer Relations and Services/Trends and Issues in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Further Studies and Career Path of THS

• Degree, Associate Degree and Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Geography, Management, Architecture.
• Career development in Travel and Hospitality Industry, Catering Services, Transportation Industry, Government Departments, Tertiary Industry.

Panel Head/Subject Teacher: Mr. KF Tong