Diploma In Travel & Tourism Management
This program introduces students to the global travel and tourism sector. It covers destination management, tour operations, customer service, and sustainable tourism practices.
Career Path: Graduates can become tour operators, travel consultants, tourism officers, guest relations executives, or destination managers, working in travel agencies, tourism boards, hotels, and international travel companies.
Course Structure
Semester 1: Introduction to Tourism
• Introduction to Travel & Tourism Industry
• Geography for Tourism (World & Local Destinations)
• Modes of Transport (Air, Land, Sea)
• Customer Service in Tourism
• Communication & Tourism English
• Grooming & Professional Etiquette
Semester 2: Core Travel Operations
• Tour Packaging & Itinerary Planning
• Airline Ticketing & GDS Basics (Amadeus/Galileo)
• Travel Agency Operations
• Hotel & Cruise Reservations
• Guiding Techniques & Site Interpretation
• Travel Insurance & Documentation
Semester 3: Tourism Marketing & Development
• Sustainable & Eco-Tourism Practices
• Marketing & Promotion of Tourism Products
• Digital Tools in Tourism (Social Media, CRM, Websites)
• Heritage & Cultural Tourism
• Handling Tourist Complaints & Emergency Response
• Legal, Ethical, and Health Regulations
Semester 4: Advanced Skills & Capstone Project
• Destination Management & Travel Fairs
• Entrepreneurial Skills in Travel Business
• Foreign Language for Tourism (e.g., French/German basics)
• Career Development & Job Readiness
• Final Capstone Project – Virtual Tour Design / Travel Agency Simulation
Semester 5 & 6:
On the Job Training: 06 Months
Placement in: Travel Agencies & Tour Operators, Airlines & Cruise Lines, Tourism Development Authorities, Tourist Guide Services, Destination Management Companies