Diplomas in travel and tourism management are available to give people who want to be part of the industry the skills they need, and the skills employers look for. This type of diploma will appeal to students of all abilities and aspirations, who like to learn about subjects in ways that relate to real life and equip students with the skills, knowledge and experience they need for success.
A diploma in travel and tourism management will typically cover travel services such as retail travel, car hire, currency exchange, tour operations and cruises. It should also cover tourism services like guided tours, tourist boards, tourist information centers, and tourism planning and promotion. Other areas of study are transit (taxis, buses, coaches, railways and airlines); visitor attractions (museums, theme parks, zoos, parks); and accommodation services (hotels, campsites and motels).
Collages and universities that offer diplomas in travel and tourism management include Black Hills State University, Coastal Carolina University, Eastern Michigan University, the University of Denver and Virginia Tech. Black Hills State University, for example, offers a two-year associate's degree program in tourism and hospitality management. Most programs involve classroom-based learning as well as work experience.
Holding a diploma in travel and tourism management will make you very attractive to employers in an industry where opportunities are abundant. Javinder Singh, who earned a diploma in travel and tourism from Go-skills in the UK, is typical of someone involved in a very fulfilling profession. "I love my career," he said. "I plan to stay with the Local Authority for the next few years -- I would like to work on at least one more big project -- and after that I really want to go to Australia and manage a project over there, maybe working for a consultancy in the private sector."