Travel and Tourism at B&FC

Travel and tourism is a growing industry and exciting career opportunities await skilled individuals who are organised, work well under pressure and get on with people of all ages and backgrounds. B&FC’s employer-focused programmes are taught by industry specialist tutors to provide the skills you need to compete for these roles and succeed in your chosen career.

As a college, we have well-established relationships with employers at local, regional and international level. These feed into the curriculum for up-to-the minute content, prized work placements and valuable networking opportunities. Past students are now enjoying exciting careers with employers such as Premier Inn and Expedia UK.

Discover how B&FC can help you begin or advance your career in the travel and tourism industry. Contact us on T 01253 504 343 or E info@blackpool.ac.uk.

Travel and Tourism programmes

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Careers

In Lancashire the visitor economy (tourism) contributes £3.7bn per year to the county’s economy, and Lancashire has a vision to be ‘one of the top 5 English counties for a short break or family holiday’.

The continued growth of the sector is creating opportunities for young people in locations such as Lancaster, Ribble Valley and the Forest of Bowland but particularly in Blackpool, Lancashire’s number one visitor destination.

Most popular career routes:

£21,740

Average annual wage in this sector

26,985

Number of jobs in the North West

What our staff and students say

“I’m really enjoying it – we’ve been to Alton Towers, the Manchester Markets and next year there’s a trip planned to Spain. I’ve learnt skills such as customer service and teamwork, and my part-time job at a holiday park counted towards my work experience. I want to stay on here now and do the tourism management degree.”

Hope Chapman, Level 3 Travel and Tourism

"Helping students to recognise and then achieve their potential is what motivates me. Colleagues have the same approach and the sense of teamwork and purpose is the best I have known anywhere."

Beverley Heinze, Lecturer

Why choose B&FC?

Getting Here

With our FREE 24/7 Blackpool Transport travel pass, eligible students* get unlimited use of any Blackpool Transport bus or Tram. We also offer help with long-distance travel costs.

Personalised Learning

Your own personal progress tutor will help you to settle in, keep you informed about upcoming events and provide ongoing support and guidance. We also offer confidential counselling.

Money Matters

We offer a FREE healthy breakfast for everyone. You could also get up to £1200 worth of funding and FREE meals if you're in care or receiving certain benefits.

Learning Support

If you have a disability (including a specific learning or mental health difficulty) we will help you to access the support needed to manage your studies as independently as possible.

Food and Drink

From smoothies to sub rolls, we offer a wide range of low-cost food and drink plus a FREE healthy breakfast for everyone and FREE meals for eligible students*.

*Eligibility applies - see blackpool.ac.uk/support/funding for details

Career Planning

Our free careers service includes expert advice and resources to help with making career choices, applying to university and coaching to get you ready for employment.

Expert Tutors

Our tutors are specialists in their subjects and help you develop the skills you need to be successful. They regularly spend time in industry to keep their knowledge and experience up-to-date.

Students' Union

Our Students' Union runs a variety of clubs, societies and events, all aimed at giving you the best student experience possible. You could also get involved as a rep or elected officer.

Sports

Sports are big at B&FC and there are lots of fitness activites and College teams for you to join, facilitated through our all-weather pitch, sports hall and fitness suite-inspirations.

Work experience opportunities

B&FC works with a wide range of leading companies, offering specific industry placements that offer valuable sector experience.

“The College is one of the top performing colleges in the country. Facilities and equipment are state-of-the art and there is constant reinvestment and constant looking to the future. We’re proud of the history of the College but also its belief that tomorrow is more important than the past.”

Blackpool Council

“I am very proud of the association between Merlin Entertainments and Blackpool and The Fylde College, which is underwriting the future for local employers by producing talented and ambitious people with the potential to add significant commercial value. The College is a vibrant, forward-thinking institution, providing cutting-edge resources in a supportive environment, ensuring each individual reaches their full potential.”

Kate Shane, Head of Blackpool Cluster

Merlin Entertainments

“Winter Gardens, Blackpool, has worked with B&FC for a number of years and has always had a positive experience. A number of our staff gained their qualifications through the College and have gone on to be excellent employees.”

Winter Gardens