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Tourism is one of the most significant global phenomena. It is also one of the largest industries in the world that has provided considerable employment opportunities to many people across the globe. New century has witnessed increasingly mobile population. The flow of money has increased and along with significant rise in per capita income it has resulted in people making more and more trips to their favorite destinations.
A career in tourism can turn out to be a lucrative and soul-satisfying one. Students from different walks of life including, arts, humanities, science and social science backgrounds etc as well as from business and management have joined tourism courses.
There are plenty of courses available in tourism management like,
Certificates/ diplomas and Post-Graduate degrees in International Tourism, Hospitality Management, Travel & Tourism Management, Cargo Management, Cabin Crew Training, Tour Operators etc. Studying Tourism at graduate level equips one with knowledge of relevant subjects in a structured environment. A graduate level tourist program or International tourism program focuses on subjects like;
Tourism Principles and Practice
Managing Organizations
Business Strategy
Research Methods
Tourism Marketing
Sustainable Tourism Planning
Strategic Management in International Hospitality and Tourism
Apart from these basic subjects there are number of optional modules in International Tourism Courses including,
Social and Economic Dynamics of Tourism
Theory and Practice in Tourism and Development
Environmental Management for Hotels, Resorts and Tourism
Technological Innovation in Tourism and Hospitality
There is no dearth of good quality educational institutions offering courses in tourism. The courses aim to meet the present and future industry needs for managers, executives and other professionals. Such programs offer students a wonderful chance of meeting people from different nationalities. That not only helps in understanding different cultures but also leads to network building.
Other popular career choices in the field of tourism are Tour Operator and Travel Agent. Tour operator is essential part of any travel arrangement. This is one job where women outnumber men but there are equal opportunities for both genders. There are no specified eligibility norm for tour operators but having A level grades will certainly help. One can join as apprentice in a travel firm and with experience, climb his way up.
Talking about tourism courses in India, interested candidates can opt for any of the flowing courses;
BTM (Hons)
Bachelors Degree course in Airlines, Tourism & Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Tourism Studies
Bachelor of Tourism Administration
PG program in Travel and Tourism
PG diploma course in Tourism Studies
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Tourism & Travel)
Postgraduate diploma course in Tourism Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Tourism & Leisure)
Master of Tourism Administration
Master of Tourism Management
Master of Business Administration in Tourism and Hospitality Management
M.A. in Tourism Management
Plenty of reputed institutes offer courses in Travel and Tourism in India, the likes of which include,
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management
Himachal Pradesh University, Himachal Pradesh
Andhra University, Andhra Pradesh
Institute of Technology & Future Management Trends, Chandigarh
Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu
The way, travel and tourism has continued to grow, the opportunities are plenty for those willing to make career in this lucrative field.
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