To celebrate the festive season and the approaching Christmas holidays, our Travel & Tourism and Business students took a trip to Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland in London.

This event is a seasonal tourist destination that attracts over 2.5 million people each year and employs over 5,000 people to work the event. It is a great example of temporary tourism for our students and gives them the opportunity to experience the operations first hand.

Students enjoyed the attractions and the food throughout Winter Wonderland before heading to Oxford Street and exploring the wide range of shops for a few hours.

Winter Wonderland is a 6-week event with over 150 rides and attractions for the public to enjoy, generating millions of pounds in annual revenue for the London economy which they reinvest back into maintaining the Royal Parks across London. This was an excellent way for students to see how large-scale businesses operate and the impact these events can have on the London tourism industry.

It was also great for students to see how important accessibility is to events, ensuring everyone is welcome and can enjoy their experience with ease. They also have many sustainability initiatives that they incorporate into the event to reduce waste and energy, as well as working closely with the local community to ensure the event has a positive impact and supports local businesses.

This trip allowed our students to apply their knowledge of operational management to a temporary but popular business, giving them the opportunity to think critically about the impact these events can have on the tourism industry and local economy.

A big thank you to the supervising staff for ensuring the students had an enjoyable and educational trip.

This curriculum trip forms part of the Travel & Tourism and Business Careers Excellence Hub. Weston College's Career Excellence Hubs are designed to be the launching pad for our learners' careers. In a world where connections and relevant skills matter more than ever, these hubs offer a holistic approach that prepares learners to thrive in their chosen industries. With the support of these hubs, our learners are well-equipped to make a significant impact in their professional journeys. 

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