Students on the Tourism Academy course at Swansea College can now perfect their skills in a brand new 'virtual' travel office at the Tycoch campus.
'Destination Unknown' was officially launched at the recent college open evening.
"The virtual office will play a crucial role in the students' development as it gives them the opportunity to practice their customer service skills and expand their knowledge via live role-play," explains Curriculum Team Leader Emma Vincent. "Although it's next to a classroom it is set out like a real travel agency office with a desk, telephone and shelves full of brochures."
A competition was held to find a name for the new facility and the favourite - Destination Unknown - was suggested by students Sheldon Owen and Cloe Rees.
"The launch of Destination Unknown is a really exciting development for the students," says Director of Faculty Beverley Wilson-Smith. "Tourism is a huge growth industry and we are keen to capitalise on upcoming developments like the 2010 Ryder Cup, the 2012 Olympics and the Blue Stone leisure complex in West Wales."
For more information please contact 01792 284000 or visit www.swancoll.ac.uk
