Tourism & Travel - Incredible Career  !!

India is known for its geographical and historic beauty, which attracts lakhs of tourists every year from every part of the world, making the tourism industry one of the most significant contributor of Indian economy. This industry welcomes people with liking for different hues. And if your unique trait matches their typical hunt, then a course in tourism is your correct pick. 
The concept that a degree in Travel and tourism is suited for only those who take delight in traveling is a misconception since it offers myriad choice of work – transportation, accommodation & hospitability, which requires traveling and also no-traveling. So if this is one of the career possibilities for you then do take a trip to remaining content !

Would this career suit me ??

Of course no amount of education in hospitality spells success for a student if they do not show certain personality traits that are vital for working in hospitality industry.Those are :

  • Friendly, helpful & outgoing personality
  • Ability to take responsibility and self confidence
  • To work well with others
  • Interest in people of all backgrounds
  • Organising and administrative ability
  • A good health to withstand irregular hours of work
  • Staying  unruffled in inevitable crises
  • A good memory for faces(as regular gustes appreciate recognition)

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Where will I work ??

Job opportunities in the travel and tourism industry are varied and tremendous.The main ones are listed below:

  • In Travel agencies to assess the needs of tourists and businessmen and help them make the best possible travel arrangements from the many travel options available
  • National / State tourism departments where  jobs are  as Reservation & counter staff, Sales and marketing staff, Tour Planners and Tour guides
  • Travel desks in five-star hotels
  • One can set up one's own travel agency
  • Ground job in International / Private Airline offices
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Duration of the course is..

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3 Years ( Bachelor of tourism Mgmt.)

8- 12 months Diploma

 
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How do I pursue this career ?

How do I pursue this career ??

» There are graduate , postgraduate, diploma and certification courses available to pursue in this industry.

» The eligibility criteria for admission to graduate level courses in Travel and Tourism courses are 10+2 pass with any subjects.

» Its preferable to take up  graduation in tourism(BTM) with any subjects  and then take up masters in Tourism.

» This  can be helpful in getting into managerial and administrative positions in the industry.

» A gradutaion with any degree followed by a dilpoma in tourism is also a good way to enter the industry. 

» A graduation degree in Indian history, art and architecture, besides proficiency in English with a certificate course in Tourism is also a good option.

» Fluency in at least one foreign language is preferred and would help to excel.