Travel Trends and Insights - TTI101FC
Travel products, services and destinations - yesterday, today and tomorrow.
TTI101FC is a core subject of the Diploma of Travel and Tourism delivered in partnership between Flight Centre Travel Academy and Torrens University Australia.
⭐ 9 WEEKS ⭐ 6 MODULES ⭐ 3 ASSESSMENTS
What to expect
Throughout this 9-week subject, students will engage with 6 modules. This subject aims to give students an understanding of the forces shaping the global and Australian travel and tourism industries — past, present, and future. Students will explore how different sectors connect to create the travel experiences of tomorrow.
- Investigate current and emerging trends influencing travel and tourism, including sustainability
- Explore how key sectors — from airlines and accommodation to tours and cruises — interconnect
- Analyse how the industry continues to evolve in response to social, economic, and technological change
- Engage in practical, real-world learning experiences that reflect professional industry challenges
- Develop the ability to identify opportunities and propose innovative solutions for the future of travel.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the key evolutionary impacts to the global tourism industry and its sectors
- Explain the structure of the tourism industry and the interrelationship of the sectors.
- Explain and apply the appropriate use of specialised tourism industry and destination knowledge.
- Examine trends in the travel and tourism industry.
Student Experience
- Participate in self-paced online modules and live or recorded tutorials led by experts from Flight Centre Travel Academy.
- 6 learning modules
- 6 tutorials
- 3 assessment Q&As
- Receive one-on-one coaching calls, assessment assistance, and student wellness support as needed.
Study Mode & Structure
Each subject runs over 9 weeks, designed to help you stay focused and make steady progress.
You’ll take part in:
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3.3 hours per week of facilitated study — live classes, tutorials, and Q&A sessions
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7-10 hours per week of independent study — readings, videos, and assessments
Across the term, you’ll explore six themed modules (one per week) and complete three assessments that help you apply what you’ve learned in realistic industry scenarios.
Weekly structure:
- Week 1: Module 1
- Week 2: Module 2
- Week 3: Assessment 1
- Week 4: Module 3
- Week 5: Module 4
- Week 6: Assessment 2
- Week 7: Module 5
- Week 8: Module 6
- Week 9: Assessment 3
Assessment
You’ll complete three practical assessments designed to help you apply what you’ve learned in realistic industry scenarios — with no exams.
Assessments are spread across weeks 3, 6, and 9, and will include tasks such as online quizzes, reflective essays, role plays, presentations or similar that mirror real workplace skills.
“TTI was my favourite. It went into history of travel plus gave insight into sectors like the cruise industry, which I had zero knowledge on.”
Sam
FCTA Student
Please note: Subject content, assessments, and schedules are subject to change without notice to ensure alignment with current industry standards and best practice.
Related subjects:
CORE SUBJECTS
- Succeeding in Business SIB101FC
- Developing Skills and behaviours valued by employers
- Travel Trends and Insights TTI101FC
- Travel Products, services and destinations - yesterday, today and tomorrow
- Successful Sales Techniques SST101FC
- Connecting with a consumer to provide exceptional experiences every time
- Introduction to Marketing and Branding IMB101FC
- Understanding organisational marketing and personal branding
- Travel Systems Essentials TSE101FC
- Digital innovations, transformations and disruptors impacting the tourism industry
- Business in Focus BIZ103FC
- Businesses today, their structure and employee dynamics
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
- Inside Aviation HAT101FC
- Understanding airline and aviation careers, culture & crew
- Hospitality Foundations HAT102FC
- The fundamentals of creating memorable experiences
- Travel Consulting HAT103FC
- Learn travel destinations and consulting sales, and systems
- Introduction to Events EVT101FC
- The offstage planning and staging of events
- Industry Practice INF102FC
