King Ethelbert School Business & Travel Department

03/07/2026

Hey Travel & Tourism students, check this out! ✈️📱

Gatwick and 12 other UK airports are dropping the eGate age limit to 8 years old next week to speed up summer family travel.

This has great links to our learning on aviation operations and customer experience management; this is a prime example of using biometric tech to optimise airport passenger flow. 🛂⚙️

Full breakdown here:

The change to eGates at Gatwick will allow more children to use them, to speed up journeys for them and their families.

12/06/2026

📰 Travel News Update! ✈️

Passengers travelling through Edinburgh and Glasgow airports recently experienced delays due to temporary jet fuel supply issues.

What can we learn from this? 🌍
The transport sector depends on complex supply chains and support services to keep flights operating on time. Even short-term staffing or logistics issues can affect the passenger experience, demonstrating the importance of effective planning within the travel and tourism industry.

Have a quick read ⬇️ 📰

Several flights were delayed over the weekend due to issues with a fuel supplier at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports

12/06/2026

For all you World Cup fans out there ⚽️

What pricing strategy are they using? DYNAMIC PRICING!

What is Dynamic Pricing? 📈💰

Dynamic pricing is the practice of adjusting prices in real-time based on factors like supply, demand, customer behaviour, and market conditions which aims to optimise revenue and maximise profit.

Have a quick read ⬇️ 📰

From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

12/06/2026

🗞️ Year 10 have been incredibly busy putting together the second edition of our Business & Travel Newsletter! 🌍✈️

Through interviews, myth-busting features, and insightful articles, they have explored the exciting worlds of business and travel while developing their research, communication, and teamwork skills. 📰

A huge well done to all of Year 10 for your hard work, creativity, and dedication. You really have gone the extra mile, and the finished newsletter is something to be proud of! 👏📈



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06/05/2026

📊✨ Good luck to all our Year 11 Business students sitting your exam today! ✨📊

You’ve put in the effort, revised hard, and built the knowledge, now it’s your time to shine.

Remember to:
✔️ Read every question carefully
✔️ Manage your time wisely
✔️ Use key business terms
✔️ Stay calm and focused

Believe in yourself and show what you know — we’re all rooting for you! 💙

01/05/2026

Good luck to all our Year 11 Travel and Tourism students sitting their Component 3 exam today! ✈️📚

You’ve worked incredibly hard to get to this point, stay calm, believe in yourselves, and give it your best.

We’re all rooting for you! 🌟

27/04/2026

✈️ Calling all Year 11 Travel and Tourism students: your final exam is this week! 📚
This is your moment to showcase all the destination knowledge and travel expertise you’ve built up over these past two years!

*Final Exam Details:*
When: This Friday, 1st of May
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Please double-check the exam timetable, make sure you arrive early, and bring a pen and a highlighter. We know you’ve put in the hard work, and we are rooting for you. Go and ace it! ✈️🌟

27/04/2026

📝 Final Countdown: IB Business Management Exams! 🚀

Hey everyone! It’s time to put all those hours that you have spent on your revision to the test. We’ve got two big days ahead of us, let’s stay focused and finish strong! 💼📈

Here is the schedule you need to know:

* Wednesday, April 29th: Business Management Paper 1 - 1pm
* Thursday, April 30th: Business Management Paper 2 - 9am

05/03/2026

The Business and Travel Department got into the spirit of World Book Day this year! We brought the magic of Oz to life – featuring the Wicked Witch of the West, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion 🧙‍♀️🌾🦁.

26/02/2026

Well done Year 11 Travel & Tourism and Enterprise students! 🌍✈️💼📊

You smashed your PPEs and showed real professionalism and effort. Keep an eye out — Results Day dates coming soon! 👀📅