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Travel and Tourism is one of the largest foreign exchange earning sectors in the Indian economy. People love to travel and there has been a phenomenal rise in international traffic. Everyone wants to explore new places and India is one of the most popular tourist destinations. This industry provides employment opportunities to millions of people all across the globe. That explains the surge in popularity of travel and tourism courses. Right from government departments to hotels, airlines, travel agencies and resorts etc seek qualified travel and tourism professionals. Many institutions in India have started to offer travel and tourism degrees, diplomas and certificate courses. Not only government universities but private tour operators and giant travel agencies also offer useful courses in travel and tourism.
Most popular degree and diploma courses in travel and tourism are:-
Bachelor in Tourism Studies - Travel and Tourism
Basic Course in Airlines, Travel Agency & Tour Operation Management
Master in Travel Administration
Master of Tourism Administration (MTA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management
Diploma in Travel & Tourism
Vocational Course in Travel & Tourism
Certificate courses in travel and tourism:-
Certificate Course in Tourism Studies
Certificate Course in Travel & Tourism
Certificate Course in Cargo/Courier Management
Course in Computer Application in Tourism and Travel Industry
Course on Computerized Reservation System
Course in Air Travel, Fares and Ticketing
Course on Airlines, Travel Agency and Tour Operation Management
Some of the prominent institutions offering courses in Travel and Tourism are as follows :
Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism Management, New Delhi
YWCA of Delhi Women's Training Institute, New Delhi
The Ministry of Tourism and Delhi Tourism, New Delhi
Institute of Tourism and Future Management, Chandigarh
Sophia Polytechnic, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai
Sita Travels, New Delhi and Mumbai
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, (A.P.)
National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hyderabad
Tezpur University, Assam
Skyline Business School, New Delhi
Sri Venkateshwra College, University of Delhi, New Delhi
Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
As far as job placements for travel and tourism professionals are concerned, one need not worry about it. Right from government organizations to private sector players, qualified and skilled professionals are always required. One can work in directorates & tourism departments. Job profile can be of travel guide, tourist manager or travel assistants etc. One can find jobs as travel agent, transport officer, tourist department employee, tour operator, information assistant, or front office manager etc. other options are cabin crew member, guides, flight attendants etc.
Most of the professionals in travel and tourism industry are essentially concerned with providing services for people who are travelling away from home, either on business or on a holiday. They must have strong communication skills as job requires dealing directly with people, whether with clients, on a one-to-one basis over the counter while helping them plan their itinerary or providing ticketing services to company executives. They should also have good public relations skill as that will come very handy during their interaction with airline, railway, road, shipping and transport company staff, hotel personnel and passport and visa officials etc.
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