Tour_Operator_(Travel_&_Tourism)[Science Stream Jobs List With Salary In India]

Travel and tourism management is an in-depth study of the knowledge and skills that are required to work in and manage the travel & tourism industry. Tour operators organize and arrange all the particulars that typically go along with vacation planning such as booking transportation, lodging, activities, sightseeing trips and so forth. Tour operators are also often referred to as tour directors, travel guides, tour managers and tour coordinators.

Travel and tourism management degree programmes teach business concepts specific to the travel industry. Students may take courses in human resources, facilities management, media relations and financial strategies,

Qualifications

• 10+2 in any stream.

 • 3 Years full time degree. Specialization Areas offered are: i. Tour Package

operation, ii. Event Management, iii. Travel Agency Management

•B.A. (Travel and Tourism Management): It's a 3-year Bachelor course where a 10+2 pass out student can take admission.

Many colleges and universities across India conduct this course .

• Certificate/Diploma Courses: There are many short-term certificate/ diploma courses in travel and tourism domain for students to get jobs. Some of those courses include Certificate Course in Cargo/Courier Management, Course in Computer Application in Tourism and Travel Industry, Course on Computerized Reservation System and many other IATA recognized certificate courses

• M.B.A. in Travel & Tourism Management

Skills & Attributes Needed

1. Excellent English speaking & general communication skills, both face-to-face as

well as over telephone

2. Ability to win other's confidence

3. Willingness to help and listen patiently

4. Interest in travel and knowledge of key holiday destinations

5. Foreign language skills

6. Organisational & time management skills

7. IT skills

8. A competent grasp of geography

Institutes

1. Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) at Kolkata, New Delhi

and Gwalior

2. Calcutta University, Kolkata

3. Pailan College of Management & Technology

4. George College, Kolkata

5. Kuoni Academy, Kolkata (PG level)

Career Options

1. Airlines - Air India, Jet Airways, Cathay Pacific, KLM etc.

2. Travel agengies & Tour Operators - Thomas Cook, Cox & Kings, Taj Travel Services etc

3. Cargo/courier agencies

4. Tourism Organizations

Salary

• Beginners: Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 15,000/- monthly

•Experienced: Rs.40,000/- to Rs.50,000/- monthly

•Salary range varies from one company/organization to the other