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Career opportunities for travel and tourism degree holders exist both in the public and private sector. In the public sector, there are opportunities in the directorates and department 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.
In the tourism department, there are jobs as reservation and counter staff, sales and marketing staff, tour planners and tour guides. To enter in to this field, you need to pursue a professional course in this sector. Top colleges which you can consider are Indian Institute of Computer and Hospitality Management (IICHM), Nadia (West Bengal), University of Technology and Management (UTM)-Shillong and School of Arts and Tourism-Indore (Madhya Pradesh).

Please refer to the link:
https://www.shiksha.com/hospitality-travel/travel-tourism/articles/your-career-after-doing-tourism-management-blogId-4629
TRAVEL AND TOURISM COURSES IN INDIA
1. Bachelor's Degree Courses:
BA in Travel and Tourism Management
BA in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management
B.Sc in Travel and Tourism Management
BA Tourism Studies
B.Sc in Hospitality and Travel Management
BBA in Travel and Tourism Management
BBA in Hospitality and Travel Management
BBA in Air Travel Management
Bachelor of Tourism Studies
Bachelor of Tourism Administration
B.Com Travel and Tourism Management
BA Travel and Tourism
The above-mentioned courses are undergraduate level Degree programmes. They are various versions of BA, BBA and B.Sc programmes. Some generalized courses also exit, which are relevant to the field of travel and tourism management. They are- hotel and hospitality management courses, aviation and hospitality management courses, culinary arts courses.
After pursuing the generalized courses also, one could find a job in the travel and tourism sector.
Duration: Bachelor's Degree programs are 3 years long (each).
Eligibility: 10+2 passed in any stream (science, commerce or arts) is the minimum educational qualification required.
PG courses and further studies: After completing any of the above-mentioned Degree programmes, one may go for relevant PG courses such as MA, M.Sc, PG Diploma, Master of tourism studies, Master of tourism administration or MBA in travel and tourism management. For further advanced studies, one may go for Ph.D programmes related to travel and tourism studies.
2. Diploma courses:
Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
Diploma in Hospitality and Travel Management
Diploma in Tourism Studies
Diploma in Aviation Hospitality and Travel Management
Diploma in Tourist Guide
Diploma in Tourism and Ticketing
Diploma in Airfare and Ticketing

Career opportunities for travel and 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 is in the private sector with travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hotels, transport, cargo companies, etc.
In the Tourism Department, there are jobs as reservation & counter staff, sales and marketing staff, tour planners and tour guides. To enter into this field, you need to pursue a professional course in this sector. Top colleges which you can consider are Indian Institute of Computer and Hospitality Management (IICHM), Nadia (West Bengal), University of Technology & Management (UTM), Shillong & School of Arts and Tourism Indore (Madhya Pradesh).

Graduation is generally the basic qualification needed to start a career in travel and tourism.
The eligibility depends on the type of course that you wish to pursue, the details of some courses is stated below:
Bachelor's Degree: Class 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks. You could also opt for a Diploma.
Diploma: Class 10th pass from a recognised board with minimum 40% marks .
A Bachelor's degree may be required by some employers, while others are looking for applicants with some internship experience.
The organization, interpersonal skills, listening skills, problem-solving skills, business skills, creativity, knowledge of musical instruments and sound system equipment are some of the skills required for this career.