What is the scope of travel and tourism course? Is it a good choice to opt for travel and tourism course?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

The travel and tourism industry in India has emerged as one of the main sectors for the significant growth of Indian economy in recent years. In travel and tourism industry there are job prospects which exist in both public as well as private sector. In the public sector, one can find excellent job in the Government Tourism Departments. On the other hand, in the private sector opportunities includes: 1. Travel Agencies. 2. Hotels. 3. Airlines. 4. Transport and Cargo Companies, etc. Opportunities include in the companies like: 1. Thomas Cook 2. Coz and Kings. 3. SOTC. 4. SITA Travels. 5. Kingfisher Airlines. 6. Emirates. 7. Indian Airlines, etc. A post-graduation in the field will offer better opportunities. The courses that are available for you to pursue the same are: 1. Post Graduate Diploma in tourism management (PGDTM). 2. MA in tourism management. 3. PG Diploma in tourism (PGDT). 4. PG Diploma in travel and tourism industry management (PGDTTIM). 5. Diploma in destination management (DDM). 6. PG Diploma in airlines. 7. PG Diploma in cargo operation and management. There is a skill set that is a mandate for aspirants of travel and tourism industry: 1. Leadership. 2. Team work. 3. Problem solving. 4. Communication skills. 5. It skills 6. Ability to research. 7. Presentation skills 8. Ability to meet deadlines. Please refer to the following link for some other career options: