0471_s26_ms_22 2026 May-June Travel and Tourism 0471 Mark Scheme 2 Variant 2 · Cambridge CAIE IGCSE

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0471_s26_ms_222026 May-June Travel and Tourism 0471 Mark Scheme 2 Variant 2

This is the official Cambridge mark scheme for Travel and Tourism (0471) Mark Scheme 2 (Variant 2) from the 2026 May-June session. Mark schemes show exactly how each mark is awarded, including acceptable alternative answers, required key terms, and common errors that lose marks. Cambridge mark schemes use notation like "allow," "accept," and "do not credit" to define the boundary between full marks and zero.

Also referenced as: 0471_s26_ms_22 · 0471/22/m/j/26 ms · 0471/22 May/June 2026 ms

Paper 2: Alternative to Coursework This is Paper 2: Alternative to Coursework, worth 80 marks with a duration of 1h 30m. Structured questions based on given data and scenarios. Requires clear distinction between products and services, and between different types of promotions. Judgements must go beyond summarising.

This mark scheme corresponds to 0471_s26_qp_22. For maximum revision benefit, attempt the question paper under strict exam conditions first, then use this mark scheme to self-assess. Pay attention to the marking notation: "allow" means an alternative is accepted, "do not credit" means a specific phrasing is rejected even if technically correct, and "ORA" (or reverse argument) means the mark can also be earned with the opposite reasoning.

Cambridge mark schemes reward precise language. For Travel and Tourism (0471), look for keywords the examiner requires — definitions must include specific terms (e.g., "per unit mass," "resultant"), and calculations must show working even if the final answer is correct. Understanding mark scheme conventions helps you write answers that hit every marking point, not just the general idea.

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Examiner Insights — Paper 2: Alternative to Coursework

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1

Generic or vague answers not credited — specificity required

Many responses were generic and not specific enough to be creditworthy0471 Paper 1, June 2023

How to fix: Always qualify your answers with specific detail. Instead of 'pollution', write 'air pollution from increased aircraft emissions'. Instead of 'damage to the environment', specify 'coral reef damage from tourist boats anchoring'. The examiner needs to see you understand the specific mechanism, not just the broad category.

3

Mixing up impact categories — economic vs social vs environmental

How to fix: Learn the three categories clearly. Economic = money, jobs, revenue, investment. Social = culture, community, quality of life, congestion. Environmental = pollution, wildlife, landscape, resources. When asked for 'economic impacts', do not include social or environmental points — they earn zero marks in the wrong category.

4

Products vs services confusion

Responses often gave a service for part (i) or a product for part (ii)0471 Paper 2, June 2023

How to fix: Products are tangible items a customer receives (e.g. a meal, a souvenir, a room). Services are intangible actions performed for the customer (e.g. room service, guided tours, concierge assistance). Before answering, ask yourself: 'Can I physically hold this?' If yes, it is a product.

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