Qualification Structure

TThe Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is an Ofqual-regulated qualification accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The qualification has a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 1200 hours and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH), with 120 credits.

Assessment for the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is assignment-based. Learner work is assessed in accordance with Qualifi assessment and quality assurance requirements to ensure that learners demonstrate the required knowledge, understanding and application of hospitality and tourism management principles.

To achieve the qualification, learners must successfully complete all four mandatory units.

Core Study Units

Unit 1: Marketing Approaches in Hospitality and Tourism

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and evaluate marketing strategies for the hospitality and tourism sector.
• Assess and recommend appropriate marketing strategies for hospitality and tourism organisations.
• Classify and critically evaluate marketing communication strategies used within hospitality and tourism.

Unit 2: Strategic Planning Facets in Hospitality and Tourism

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the theories and approaches used to identify and evaluate business strategy.
• Identify and evaluate strategic options available to hospitality and tourism organisations.
• Identify strategic risks and recommend and justify suitable strategic options.
• Develop a business strategy and evaluate the concept of ethics.
• Identify potential conflicts and examine techniques for mitigating conflicts during business strategy implementation.

Unit 3: Tourism Policy in International Context and Development

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and critically analyse concepts and theories related to public policy for tourism.
• Critically evaluate theories relating to international hospitality and tourism development.
• Critically analyse the relationship between tourism and international development.
• Develop plans for tourism projects to address and manage development problems.

Unit 4: The Culture and Society in Tourism

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and analyse current trends in tourism.
• Demonstrate critical knowledge of the changing nature of tourism.
• Demonstrate knowledge of planning for tourism development.

Who Is This Qualification For?

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is designed for professionals and advanced-level learners seeking to develop strategic knowledge and management expertise across the hospitality and tourism sector. As a Level 7 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), it is particularly relevant to individuals progressing towards senior management, strategic, consultancy, academic or further postgraduate study.

This qualification is suitable for:

• Hospitality and Tourism Managers – professionals responsible for managing hotels, resorts, restaurants, travel businesses, tourism organisations or related hospitality operations.
• Aspiring Senior Managers – individuals seeking to strengthen strategic planning, marketing, organisational decision-making and leadership knowledge for higher-level responsibilities.
• Tourism Professionals – individuals working in tourism development, destination management, travel services, tourism policy or international tourism environments.
• Hospitality Professionals – individuals looking to develop advanced understanding of hospitality marketing, strategic management, tourism development and industry trends.
• Business and Management Professionals – professionals whose responsibilities involve strategic planning, market development, business analysis or organisational strategy within hospitality and tourism.
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners – individuals developing or managing hospitality, tourism, travel, accommodation or related service businesses who require structured knowledge of strategic management and market development.
• International Learners – learners seeking a UK-regulated Level 7 qualification that develops transferable knowledge relevant to hospitality and tourism environments across different international markets.
• Learners Planning Further Academic Study – individuals seeking a structured Level 7 pathway before progressing to relevant postgraduate or master's-level study, subject to the admission requirements of the receiving institution.

The qualification is particularly relevant where the learning objective involves understanding hospitality and tourism marketing, strategic planning, international tourism policy, tourism development, culture, society and contemporary tourism trends. Its assignment-based assessment also provides an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding through structured academic work.

Career Opportunities

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management provides learners with advanced knowledge of strategic management, marketing, tourism policy and development within the global hospitality and tourism sector. The qualification develops critical understanding of strategic planning, international tourism development, marketing approaches, and the relationship between culture, society and tourism. It is suitable for learners in the UK and internationally seeking to strengthen advanced hospitality and tourism management knowledge and progress towards higher-level academic or professional pathways.

Future Progression

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management provides learners with advanced knowledge for further academic study and professional development across the hospitality and tourism sector. The qualification develops understanding of hospitality and tourism marketing, strategic planning, international tourism policy and development, and the relationship between culture, society and tourism.

Academically, learners may progress to relevant postgraduate or master’s-level study, subject to the entry and admissions requirements of the receiving institution. The qualification can also support further academic development in areas such as hospitality management, tourism management, international tourism, strategic management, tourism development, and related disciplines.

Professionally, this diploma can support progression towards roles such as Hospitality Manager, Tourism Manager, Hotel Operations Manager, Tourism Development Manager, Hospitality Marketing Manager, Destination Manager, Tourism Consultant, Tourism Policy Officer, and Hospitality Business Development Manager, depending on the learner’s experience, professional background and employer requirements. The knowledge developed through the qualification supports strategic analysis, marketing planning, tourism policy evaluation, business strategy, tourism development planning, and understanding the cultural and social dimensions of tourism.