Career in Travel

                                                      Career in Travel

Travel and Tourism is one of the world's largest foreign exchange earner among industries, it provides employment directly to millions of people worldwide and indirectly through many associated service industries. In India, Travel and tourism, as an industry, has been slower but with increasing worldwide interest in travel, and with the Government's encouragement it is undergoing massive expansion and improvement. This forecasts a bright future for all those who choose to make a career of travel and tourism. Being a low cost career with handsome salary, younger generations are being attracted and are being employed for their livings. After gaining relevant knowledge and expertise as a Travel professional, one can be recruited in diverse job profiles. With hard work one can rise to top positions very quickly or even head their own agencies.

Overview

Tour Operator/Travel Agency:

Tour operators are the organizers and providers of package holidays. They make contracts with hoteliers, airlines and ground transport companies then print brochures advertising the holidays that they have assembled. Travel agents give advice and sell and administer the bookings for a number of tour operators.

Hospitality:

It is about serving the guest to provide them with “feel-good-effect”. Today hospitality sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in India. It is expected to grow at the rate of 8% by 2016. Many international hotels are already established in the Indian markets and are still expanding.

Transport:

The transportation industry is made up of companies that provide transportation of passengers and cargoes. The mode of transportation includes air, rail, water, and roadways. The travel services industry helps people get from one place to another.

Eligibility:

There are graduate level, postgraduate level, diploma and certification courses available to pursue in the industry.

Basic / Certificate Course (Duration: 2- 8 months)

• Basic course in Airline Travel, Fares & Ticketing Management
• Basic Course in Computer Application & Software Studies Basic course in Computerized Reservation System.
• Basic course on Airlines Travel Agency & Tour Operation Management
• Certificate course in Airlines ticketing & Tour planning
• Course in Domestic, International Ticketing & Airlines with Computer
• Courses in Airlines, Tourism, Tours & Travel Management with Marketing & Ticketing

Diploma Courses (Duration:1 year)

• Diploma in Tourism & Destination Management
• Diploma in Tourism & Travel Management
• Diploma in Tourism Management (DTM)
• Diploma in Travel & Tourism Industry Management

Bachelor Course (Duration: 3 years)

• Bachelor in Tourism Administration
• Bachelors Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management

PG Diploma Courses (Duration:1 year)

• PG Diploma in Business Administration (Tourism)
• PG Diploma in Destination Management
• PG Diploma in Guiding & Destination Management
• PG Diploma in Tourism Management
• PG Diploma in Travel Management (PGDTM)

Master / PG Courses (Duration: 2 years)

• Master of Tourism Administration (MTA)
• Master of Tourism Management
• Master of Travel & Tourism Management

Esha Sabharwal

Consultant
Clearway Advisors