Tourism, Travel and Ticketing Courses Creating New Opportunities

Tourism and Hospitality are two thriving sectors in India today with scope and recognition globally. There are many students who prefer to pursue tourism courses in India for a career-oriented future.

Educational Options Available in Tourism Courses

If you want to pursue a career in this industry, then there are many travel courses available at Graduate and Post-graduate level. Diploma and Certification Courses are also available. For postgraduate degree, students can choose the Master of Tourism Administration- a two-year full-time course approved by the Ministry of Tourism. There are many universities all over the country that offer MTA degree and other travel courses. In fact, there are many other colleges as well that offer travel and ticketing courses.

A post graduate course helps you bag managerial and administrative positions in the tourism sector.

Eligibility for travel and tourism courses

If you want to take admission in travel and tourism courses at undergraduate level, then you should have cleared your higher secondary examination. However, if you wish to go for a postgraduate degree course, then eligibility is graduation in any stream. You also need to clear the entrance test, group discussion and an interview conducted by that particular college in which you want to take admission. Some institutes also look for fluency in at least one foreign language. For diploma and certification courses, the eligibility is 10+2.

Positions Available in Government and Private Sectors

Candidates who have cleared civil/administrative services in State and Central Governments are hired as officers in the Directorate and Departments of Tourism. A degree in travel and tourism is what is needed for operational positions in government organizations.

Those who want to be information assistants at the offices of Tourism Department, they need to go through competitive examinations organized by the SSC (Staff Selection Commission). The qualification is graduation with an understanding of Indian history, architecture and art. Proficiency in English is also required.

Duration: Depending upon the tourism courses you choose, the duration of training varies between 1 and 2 years. For certification courses, it may take one year or below. Personality traits: It is an industry all reliant on customers and catering to their needs is of utmost importance. Good Communication and Presentation Skills are also highly important. An extrovert, friendly personality with language fluency, ability to handle people, flexibility, and aptitude for languages will be beneficial to succeed in this industry. One should also need to update oneself with available facilities as well as services in this domain. Those who want to join the tourism sector at administrative or managerial level must have decision-making ability, organizational and problem-solving skills, and teamwork ability.