Travel & Tourism Course

Many people love to explore the world and go jet-setting for their own personal enjoyment, but perhaps you want to make it part of your career. Whether you have an interest in exploring other countries for work or are fascinated by aspects of the tourism industry, including the development or the socio-cultural impacts of tourism, our travel and tourism course could be the perfect place to start your learning.

The course has been designed in conjunction with industry professionals to deliver the best learning experience for you, launching your new dream career in the travel or tourism industry!

Explore our course breakdown below or enrol now to get started.

• Course Outline

  When you enrol on our travel and tourism courses online, you will complete the following units of study:

  1	Tourism Defined

  Definitions Tourism platforms

  Terminology Economic importance

  2	The Tourism System

  The concept of a system Transit region The destination The tourism industry

  The tourist The tourism system The Origin region

  3	The Development of Tourism

  Growth of tourism Postwar tourism growth

  Long-term forecasts

  4	Tourist Destinations

  Destination image Global patterns of tourist distribution Regional patterns of tourist distribution

  Elements of a destination Tourist destinations

  5	The Tourism Product

  Introduction to tourism product The tourism product Natural categories Cultural categories

  Attractions Interpretation of sites Festival and events

  6	The Tourism Industry

  The tourism industry Distribution systems The travel agent, tour operators and wholesalers

  Transport Accommodation Tourism Industry organisations

  7

  Tourists

  Market segmentation Methods segmentation

  Consumer behaviour

  8	Economic Issues in Tourism

  The positive impacts of tourism Costs/negative impacts of tourism

  National tourism profile Economic issues in tourism

  9	Socio-cultural and Environmental Impacts

  Positive socio-cultural impacts Generation of waste Introduction to socio-cultural impacts Socio-cultural and environmental impacts Negative socio-cultural impacts Factors affecting impacts

  Dimensions of tourist-host encounters Authenticity Introduction to environmental impacts Positive and negative environmental impacts Permanent modification Tourist activities

  10	Tourism Planning

  Components of planning Tourism planning Approaches to tourism planning

  Organisations involved in planning The role of government in tourism planning Planning in underdeveloped countries

  11	Alternative Tourism

  Food and wine tourism Alternative tourism Nature-based tourism & ecotourism Caravanning Business tourism Cultural and heritage tourism Sports tourism

  Seniors tourism Indigenous tourism Backpackers Cruise shipping International student and study tourism Medical/scalpel tourism Cycling tourism

  12	The Future of Tourism

  The dynamic nature of tourism The future Forces restricting and enabling world tourism growth

  Ecologically sustainable development Sustainable tourism The emergence of eco-tourism

  13	Receive & Process Reservations

  Receive reservation request Record details of reservation (manual and computerised)

  Update reservations Advise others on reservation details

  14	Access & Interpret Product Information

  Identify and access product information Interpret product information

  Provide product advice

  15	Sell Tourism Products Services

  Identify customer needs Suggest products to meet customer needs

  Follow up sales opportunities

  16	Source & Provide Destination Information & Advice

  General Destination Information Recording, Storing & Updating Destination Information

  Meeting Customer Needs for Destination Information

  17	Communicating Effectively With Tourists

  What is communication? Good communication in the tourism industry What to say to a tourist

  How to make a tourist feel welcome Talking on the telephone Communication in problem-solving

  18	Setting Up a Tourist Business

  Looking after the tourist Why start a tourism business? Making the product, providing the service Pricing

  Promoting my business Selling Being a good business person Networking

• How Will You Benefit?

  
  There are many benefits associated with studying our travel and tourism courses online. For example, you will:

  • Launch your new career in tourism or travel
  • Take part in a course created by professionals who have worked in the travel and tourism industry
  • Eliminate time spent travelling to in-person classes so you can spend more time learning online
  • Learn at your own pace, without the pressure of keeping up with other students
  • Get access to a personal tutor who can provide assistance and answer your questions
  • Pay upfront to get a special 10% discount off the total course fee, or spread the cost via interest-free weekly payments

  Enrol on our online travel and tourism courses today to start your new journey!

• Career Prospects

  
  When you complete our travel and tourism course, the world is your oyster! As our online course covers so many varied topics, there are a whole host of career prospects waiting for you ‒ it’s up to you to choose your route.

  You could help other travel lovers to find their perfect destination, or you might wish to be more involved in making sure their holiday goes smoothly, as a customer service rep or hotel or tour manager, for example.

  Industries and opportunities in the travel or tourism sector

  With your travel and tourism diploma, you could gain a new job role within the following types of organisations:

  • Domestic airlines
  • International airlines
  • Retail travel agencies
  • Wholesale travel agents
  • Regional tourist information services
  • Tourism marketing consultancies
  • Inbound tour operators
  • Theme parks and tourist attractions
  • Coach tour companies
  • Cruise lines
  • Conference and incentive travel tour coordinators.

  Within these organisations, there are a range of job options and roles you can do. We’ve listed just a few examples below.

  Air Cabin Crew
  A member of the air cabin crew is responsible for customer care on a flight. The role can include conducting safety checks, serving food and drink and making sure the passengers are content.

  Hotel Manager
  A hotel manager generally oversees the day-to-day running of every department in the hotel, from front of house and housekeeping to budgeting and administration.

  Tourism Officer
  Tourism officers are in charge of promoting tourism and encouraging tourist growth to a specific landmark, site, region or city (depending on who you work for).

  Travel Agent
  From providing advice to customers on the available travel packages to giving holiday recommendations, the role of travel agent is a varied one. It mostly involves organizing and booking trips for excited holidaymakers-to-be.

• Earning Potential

  The earning potential of a travel and tourism consultant or manager depends greatly on the level of training and experience they have. Starting salaries are around €19,300 per annum. Travel and tourism managers at the more senior end of the industry can expect to earn €30,000 to €66,500 per annum. Your experience, the size and location of the establishment you are working for will naturally influence how much you earn. (Source: MyCareer & Seek)

• Course Levels Explained

  Completion of the travel and tourism course leads to either a Diploma or an Advanced Diploma, depending on the level you enrol at. The course content may differ slightly between these two levels. Learn more about the differences between the two levels below:

  Diploma

  The Diploma qualification recognises the graduate’s capacity for initiative and judgement across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organizing others in the workplace.

  Advanced Diploma

  The Advanced Diploma allows the graduate to apply a significant range of principles and techniques across various contexts and functions. Graduates can expect to be involved in significant judgments, planning, and leadership / guidance functions related to workplace products, services, operations or procedures.

• Prerequisites

  There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.

• Course Length

  The average time within which students complete their studies is:

  	Diploma Level	24 weeks
  	Advanced Diploma Level	31 weeks

  However, as you can learn at your own pace and dip into the course according to your own schedule, these time periods are flexible. In fact, you have up to three years to complete your course once you’ve started.

• Study Mode: Online Learning

  This travel and tourism course is carried out entirely online, with no need to travel or attend physical classes. This is also known as distance learning or correspondence learning and can be extremely beneficial. You can work your classes around other commitments including family or work, and you can take the course in your own time whenever you have a spare moment.

  Unlike courses by other providers, which can be dull or irrelevant, we’ve incorporated as much interesting and practical material into our travel course as possible so it’s a worthwhile investment for you.

• Recognition & Accreditation

  
  This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC).

  The courses we offer don’t just teach you theoretical knowledge but practical skills, too, that you can take with you and apply in your new career or job role. Our industry professionals will help to make the courses as ‘hands-on’ as possible, and they’re always willing to assist you when you need it.

• Already in the Profession or Industry?

  Already have a travel or tourism qualification, or work in the industry? Our course may still be suitable for you if you wish to expand your existing knowledge and widen your horizons. This can be done via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and it may help you to gain a promotion, get a new position for another company or contribute to your professional development. Plus, the course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction if the course connects to your current work activities.

• What Do I Get?

  All the materials you need to complete our online travel and tourism course are included in the course fee. Once you enrol, you will receive:

  • All required study materials and course notes
  • Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
  • A tutor who will answer all your course and career questions and provide guidance

  Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive:
  

  • A graduation certificate officially recognising your successful completion of studies and qualifications as a travel and tourism consultant, manager or operator
  • Transcripts indicating the units completed
  • A letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
  • Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification (for example: John Smith, DipTT)
  • Job search assistance: discover more about our Graduate Career Services Programme

• Cut Off Date

  Friday, 27th December 2024 is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.

  Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course it’s at your own pace and you determine when you finish.

  Don’t miss out. Enrol today!

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