Tourism & Travel Scope

The Travel and Tourism industry in India has emerged as one of the main sectors for the significant growth of Indian economy in recent years. In Travel and Tourism industry there are job prospects which exist in both public as well as private sector.
In the public sector, one can find excellent job in the Government Tourism Departments. On the other hand, in the private sector opportunities include in:
1. Travel Agencies.
2. Hotels.
3. Airlines.
4. Transport and Cargo Companies, etc.
Opportunities include in the companies like:
1. Thomas Cook
2. Coz and Kings.
3. SOTC.
4. SITA Travels.
5. Kingfisher Airlines.
6. Emirates.
7. Indian Airlines, etc.
A post-graduation in the field will offer better opportunities. The courses that are available to you to pursue the same are:
1. Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management (PGDTM).
2. M.A. in Tourism Management.
3. P.G. Diploma in Tourism (PGDT).
4. P.G. Diploma in Travel and Tourism Industry Management (PGDTTIM).
5. Diploma in Destination Management (DDM).
6. PG Diploma in Airlines.
7. PG Diploma in Cargo operation and Management.
There is a skill set that is a mandate for aspirants of Travel and Tourism Industry:
a) Leadership.
b) Team Work.
c) Problem Solving.
d) Communication Skills.
e) IT Skills
f) Ability to Research.
g) Presentation Skills
h) Ability to Meet Deadlines.
Please refer to the link for some career option:
https://www.shiksha.com/7-jobs-that-pay-you-to-travel-across-the-world-article-4224-1

Hello Rahul,
Career opportunities for Travel & Tourism degree holders exist both in the public and private sector. In the public sector, there are opportunities in the Directorates and Departments of Tourism of the center and the state as Officers, information assistants, Tourist guides etc. Another good prospect for qualified tourism professionals are in the private sector with travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hotels , transport and cargo companies etc. Top colleges which you can consider for pursuing courses in this field are Indian Institute of Computer and Hospitality Management (IICHM) , Nadia (West Bengal), University of Technoogy & Management (UTM), Shillong & School of Arts and Tourism Indore (Madhya Pradesh)

1. Travel and Tourism one of the world's largest foreign exchange earner among industries, provides employment directly to millions of people worldwide and indirectly through many associated service industries.
2. A very wide industry, it includes Government tourism departments, Immigration and customs services, travel agencies, airlines, tour operators, hotels etc and many associated service industries such as airline catering or laundry services, Guides, Interpreters, Tourism promotion and sales etc.
3. Work at every functional level in the industry involves dealing directly with people. Travel agents assess the needs of tourists and businessmen and help them make the best possible travel arrangements from the many travel options available. Also, many major cruise lines, resorts, and specialty travel groups use travel agents to promote travel packages to the millions of people who travel every year.
4. with increasing worldwide interest in travel, and with the Government's encouragement of its activities, it is undergoing massive expansion and improvement.
5. A job in the industry gives good returns as well as perks including opportunity to see many locales at low prices.
6. Eligibility: Educational There are graduate level, Postgraduate level, diploma and certification courses available to pursue in the industry. The post-graduate degree awarded is Master of Tourism Administration (MTA), which is a two year full time programme approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India.
7. The Indian Institution of Tourism and Travel Management and some universities offer MTA degree in Tourism. A Post graduate degree can be helpful in getting into managerial and administrative positions in the industry. International Air transport Association (IATA), a World Organisation which provides recognised standard in training to travel, tourism and cargo industry, offers certification courses. Several large travel agencies also offer short-term training programmes, and tend to absorb most of the candidates.
8. The eligibility for admission to Travel and Tourism courses at the undergraduate level is, higher secondary examination pass.
9. At post-graduate level, eligibility is graduation in any field along with a pass in the entrance test followed by group discussions and interview conducted by the institute. Proficiency in at least one foreign language is preferred.
10. A diploma in public relations or advertising is helpful from the career point of view. It is a

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.

Hello Vilas,
Though there are many certification courses, short term program, diploma programs are available for students who want to make a career in this field. But to have a deep understanding your son should go for full-fledged degree program. BBA in Digital Marketing would be the best bet for him as provides analysis of digital market environments, challenges and issues faced along with latest developments in digital market. It would help him to understand how to plan, implement, and measure the impact of digital strategies that are suited to today's customers and integrated with their traditional marketing and business goals. For this program he can look for UTM Shillong. This is very good university with great faculty, infrastructure and placements.
Good luck.

Travel and Tourism one of the world's largest foreign exchange earner among industries, provides employment directly to millions of people worldwide and indirectly through many associated service industries. A very wide industry, it includes Government tourism departments, Immigration and customs services, travel agencies, airlines, tour operators, hotels etc and many associated service industries such as airline catering or laundry services, Guides, Interpreters, Tourism promotion and sales etc. Travel and Tourism enterprises include major internationals with a workforce of thousands, to the small private travel agent with a handful of employees. To fare well in this industry you can pursue BBA in Travel, tourism and hospitality , look for good colleges like UTM, NITHM ,Surajmal these are good colleges. Placement wise UTM had done pretty good in the last placement. All the best.

Hi,
Travel and tourism are one of the good sector to make career, as this field offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities not only in India but across the globe.
In the public sector, there are opportunities in the Directorates and Departments of Tourism of the centre and the state as Officers, information assistants, Tourist guides etc.
Another good prospectus for qualified tourism professionals are in the private sector with travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hotels, transport and cargo companies etc.
Some flourishing sectors of travel and tourism industry are as follows:
- Tourism departments.
- Travel Agencies.
- Hotels.
- Airlines, and more.
For your reference find below some of the finest institutes in India offering travel and tourism course:
- Institute of Technology and Future Management-Chandigarh
- National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management-Hyderabad.
- Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management-New Delhi.
- Kuoni Academy-Delhi, Mumbai etc.
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All the Best.

Hi,
Please remember travel and tourism sector is one of the booming sectors, it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities.
The Tourism sector operates at four levels:
Central Government & State Government level - Directorates & Development Corporations, ITDC hotels, Immigration and customs services.
Commercial sector - Transport & Travel Services through agencies.
Institutional sector - Hotels.
Services sector - Interpreters, tourist guide, sales and publicity
Career opportunities exist both in India as well as abroad,in the public sector, there are opportunities in the directorates and departments of tourism of the centre and the state as officers, information assistants, tourist guides etc.
Another good prospectus for qualified tourism professionals are in the private sector with travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hotels, transport and cargo companies etc.
Some flourishing sectors of travel and tourism industry are as follows:
- Tourism departments.
- Travel Agencies.
- Hotels.
- Airlines, and more.
In order to be successful in this field you need to have below mentioned skills:
- Business skills, resourcefulness.
- Appreciation of tourist destinations.
- Acumen for solving problems.
- Interest in culture and customs.
- Good communication skills.
The remuneration of MBA in tourism students is dependent upon the type of organizations that takes them in.
Freshers will earn around Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 25,000 each month. With increase in experience individuals can make as much as Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 35,000 every month. This will go up as you gain more experience.
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All the Best.