Tourism & Travel Scope

Yes, travel and tourism is an exciting sector. It has got immense scope and potential. B.Sc in Travel and Tourism course caters to the needs of travel and tourism sector. Travel and tourism sector is not just limited to operating tours. Firms involved in this sector have to take care of the following aspects:
Hospitality management
Marketing
Finance and account management
Customer service management
HR management
Material resource management
Travel and tour operations
A typical travel and tourism firm employ various types of employees. Some of them are a receptionist, customer service agent, technical staff, drivers, helpers etc. In order to manage their day to day operations, staff and material resources, travel and tourism firms need skilled managers. This is where travel and tourism managers come in handy!
Eligibility Criteria:
10+2 passed from a recognised board or passed the relevant Diploma programme. Diverse job opportunities are available in front of travel and tourism management professionals. Government, as well as private sector enterprises, are known to recruit them. Self-employment is another popular career path that professionals may go for.
When it comes to Government sector, one may find a job at Tourism Boards (State as well as Central), Government Tourist information offices, Government run Hotels, Airlines, Transportation services etc. When it comes to the private sector, one may work for Travel agencies, Tour operators, Travel consultants, Airlines, Airports, Travel and ticketing websites, Visa and travel document service firms, Hotels, Resorts, Tourist information office, Cruise lines etc. Common job profiles available in front of travel and tourism professionals include-
Travel Agency staff
Travel and Tourism Consultant
Travel Agent
Tour Operator
Ticketing staff
Air hostess
Airline employee / Airport staff
Entrepreneur
Tour Guide
Customer service manager
Event manager
Tour manager
Tourism promoter/marketer

Tourism in India has seen exponential growth in the recent years. India is one of the most preferred destinations for both overseas and domestic travelers.
The Indian tourism industry has out performed the global tourism industry in terms of growth.Major opportunities are in customer service, sales, and travel management.A tourism job demands excellent organization skills, imagination and creativity in solving problems, excellent customer service, strong communication skills.
Medical Tourism,Eco Tourism,Heritage Tourism,
Adventure Tourism are the major segments in tourism sector.
The future of this field is only going to increase and there will be good number of opportunities as well.

There is tremendous scope in tourism and travel management as you can see, each state has come up with their own unique ads describing the beauty of their respective states. You can develop apps helping tourists and Government in managing travel and tourism in each state and the whole country. Thus, this becomes a contentious management issue that needs redressal. How to manage lakhs of tourists travelling as westerners find India an attractive place especially its culture heritage and yes, chaotic population. There are courses from higher B-Schools and universities imparting travel and tourism management. You can opt for them. Check out the IIMs if they have a course in this field or for that matter, DU and colleges in Maharashtra, etc.

Tourism in India has seen exponential growth in the recent years. India is one of the most preferred destinations for both overseas and domestic travelers.
The Indian tourism industry has out performed the global tourism industry in terms of growth.Major opportunities are in customer service, sales, and travel management.A tourism job demands excellent organization skills, imagination and creativity in solving problems, excellent customer service, strong communication skills.
Medical Tourism,Eco Tourism,Heritage Tourism,
Adventure Tourism are the major segments in tourism sector.
The future of this field is only going to increase and there will be good number of opportunities as well.

Hi,
The Indian traveler has come of age. Travel is no longer merely traversing the distance between cities or countries, but rather a journey of exploration and discovery. Authentic engagement with the destination - its people, culture and cuisine is becoming the new order of the day.
Experiential travel has also gained popularity in India and has now become India's travel mantra with a northward uptake witnessed in the demand this year with authentic local elements that included stays in Airbnb accommodation, farm stays, etc. Another interesting observation this year was the emergence of Slow Travel with options like 'walking tours seeing uptake. Village/farm stays in Switzerland and leisurely hiking, cycling tours in Europe also saw significant growth.