Glossary

Distance Learning is any activity in which the learner participates in a resource education experience from a location remote from the resource in question and without the personal presence of a agency representative, i.e. internet, interactive CD teleconferencing.

In the context of travel, transport, and hotels, distance learning refers to the practice of providing education or training remotely, typically via online platforms or virtual classrooms. This approach allows individuals to learn and acquire new skills without the need to travel to a physical location.

Examples of how distance learning can be applied in the travel, transport, and hotel context include:

• Providing online training to hotel staff on customer service and hospitality skills
• Offering online courses to aspiring travel agents to learn about different destinations, cultures and ways to book a trip.
• Providing online training to transportation employees on safety procedures and regulations
• Offering virtual tours and webinars to students to learn about different cultures and places, without having to travel.
• Providing online training to tour guides to learn about different cultures, history, and language of a destination.

Distance learning can be particularly beneficial in the travel, transport, and hotel industry, as it allows employees and aspiring professionals to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge without the need to travel or take time off work. It also can provide a more flexible and convenient learning experience for the students.