Should I pursue travel and tourism course or opt for a foreign language certification course?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

Career Prospects: A career in foreign language has always been an attractive proposition, especially for those who have a flair for languages. Translator and interpreter jobs are the best options available with this field for the aspiring individuals. Individuals may pursue either a freelance translator career or chose to seek association with a professional organization. Business interpreters find prospective employment in business firms, travel agencies, etc. One could also opt for a career in teaching. Language translators may be employed for public relation, secretarial and executive assignments by: International organizations Embassies Publishing houses Hospitality sector Airlines Export agencies Radio stations Trade organizations Salary Package Remuneration is lucrative for teaching alone: Professors may fetch up to Rs. 18000 Lecturers Rs. 10000 - 13000 Translator salary is Rs.50 - Rs.100 by the page Interpreters salary is Rs.300 500 by the hour Embassy workers can expect Rs.8000 - Rs.10000 per month After completion of a course in any field of travel and tourism, many of the colleges provide placements in sectors such as hospitality, shipping, aviation and of course, tourism. Some of the companies that attend such placement events in the colleges are Thomas Cook, Cox & Kings, Indian Railways Catering and Ticketing Corporation (IRCTC), SOTC Travel, Make My Trip, Le Passage to India Pvt Ltd, Snow Leopard Adventure, Pearls Tourism, Lufthansa Cargo, Fair Fest Media Ltd, Concord, Colourful Vacations, Zenith Hospitality, Southern Travels, Ziva Spa and Maxx Fun Holidays. Depending on the certificate or Diploma or the specialization you pursued in the Degree course, you can work in positions like tour operator, event manager, ticketing officer, adventure tourism expert, transport officer, holiday consultant and field officers. Other related division where professionals with a degree or Diploma in travel and tourism can find openings are cargo services, logistics, transport agencies, airlines, hotels, and tourism departments in government and private concerns.