IELTS Listening · Cam 12

Test 3 Part 2

In this session in your training day, We're going to look at some

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  1. In this session in your training day,
  2. We're going to look at some
  3. Of the more specialised holidays we offer at BC Travel.
  4. Now, the travel business is very competitive
  5. And it's important to be aware
  6. Of how the market's changing and developing.
  7. In terms of age groups, the over 65s are an important market.
  8. And one that's increasing steadily year on year.
  9. The fewest holidays are taken by the 31 to 42-year-olds,
  10. And that figure shows no sign of rising.
  11. The biggest market at present is still
  12. The youngest group, the 16 to 30s,
  13. But this group's also seen the biggest
  14. Drop over the last few years,
  15. Whereas there's a noticeable growth in the number
  16. Of holidays taken by the 55 to 64-year-olds.
  17. As far as the 43 to 54-year-olds
  18. Are concerned, bookings there are steady,
  19. But I have to say we haven't seen the increase we expected.
  20. One trend we're noticing with nearly
  21. All age groups is the growing popularity of holidays
  22. In which clients do some kind of specialized activity.
  23. I'm not talking here about adventure holidays
  24. Where clients take part in high-risk activities like...
  25. White water rafting just for the thrill of it.
  26. Activity holidays usually involve rather less
  27. High-risk sports or things like art and music.
  28. They're not necessarily cheaper than ordinary holidays, often the opposite in fact,
  29. But they do often take place outside the main tourist centers,
  30. Which gives an opportunity for clients
  31. To find out more about the local people and customs.
  32. And many say this is one
  33. Of the most positive features of these holidays.
  34. Of course, they offer the chance
  35. To develop a new skill or talent,
  36. But clients often say that, more than this,
  37. It's the chance to create lasting relationships
  38. With other like-minded people that's the main draw.
  39. Let me give you some examples of BC travel activity holidays.
  40. Our painting holidays take place in four
  41. Different centers in France and Italy,
  42. And they're very popular with clients of all abilities from beginners onwards.
  43. We've got an excellent team of artists to lead the classes.
  44. Some of them have been with us from the start,
  45. And five additional ones will be joining us this year
  46. So that we can offer a greater
  47. Number of classes in each center.
  48. As far as cooking holidays are concerned,
  49. I know a lot of agents offer holidays
  50. Where clients cook recipes related to one particular country,
  51. Usually the one they're staying in,
  52. But we focus on dishes from a great many different ones.
  53. Apart from that, you'll find the usual
  54. Emphasis on good quality organic ingredients.
  55. That's more or less a given nowadays.
  56. And there are generally some meat-free recipes included.
  57. Our photography holidays take place in a wide
  58. Range of countries from Iceland to Vietnam,
  59. And clients have the opportunity to see some stunning scenery.
  60. Groups are small, no more than eight,
  61. So clients can have one-on-one tuition during the holiday,
  62. And excursions are arranged with fully trained guides.
  63. At the end of each holiday,
  64. An exhibition is held of the photographs taken.
  65. So that clients can see one another's work
  66. And receive valuable feedback from the tutor.
  67. Finally, let me tell you about our fitness holidays.
  68. In Ireland and Italy,
  69. We run one-week general fitness classes
  70. For all ages and levels of fitness.
  71. Clients start the course with a consultation with a trainer,
  72. And together they draw up an individual program.
  73. As well as improving general fitness,
  74. Clients find that they end up
  75. Losing much of the stress they've built up in their daily lives.
  76. In Greece, we have a two-week holiday for clients
  77. Who want to do something about their weight.
  78. This has all the features you'd expect, like a personalized diet program,
  79. But one of its most popular features
  80. Is that the exercise classes are all held on the beach.
  81. People say it's far preferable to being in a gym.
  82. Finally, we offer several holidays in Morocco.
  83. One very popular one is the mountain biking holiday.
  84. Bikes are provided, and there are different routes according to people's ability.
  85. We offer one which is tailored to the needs of families,
  86. Which is particularly popular.
  87. Okay, so that's about all the time
  88. I have today, so thank you very much.