Utkal University

Hello Saira,
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 includes:
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. Emirates.
6. Indian Airlines, etc.
A post-graduation in the field will offer better opportunities. The courses that are available for you to pursue the same are:
1. Post Graduate Diploma in tourism management (PGDTM).
2. MA in tourism management.
3. PG Diploma in tourism (PGDT).
4. PG 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:
1. Leadership.
2. Team work.
3. Problem solving.
4. Communication skills.
5. It skills
6. Ability to research.
7. Presentation skills
8. Ability to meet deadlines.
Please refer to the following link for some other career options:
https://www.shiksha.com/7-jobs-that-pay-you-to-travel-across-the-world-article-4224-1

Hi,
BA (travel tourism) is an undergraduate travel and tourism course. It includes tourism management, tourism development, transportation industry, etc. This course mainly covers the study of topics such as food service, resort planning, etc. The course has great value and importance in today's time as the tourism has become the hub of economic development of India. Whereas, the BBA in travel and tourism management (BTTM) is now positioned as a business management course with a specialisation in tourism and travel management studies as well as extensive foreign language and intercultural content. The basic objective of the BBA in travel and tourism management (BTTM) is to provide competent young men and women with the necessary knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to occupy key operational positions in the travel and tourism industry. You can do BBA (travel and tourism) from UTM, Shillong. It is one of the best courses of that university.
For more details, visit the link mentioned below:
http://www.utm.ac.in/

As per your query, you may consider pursuing:
- Bachelor in Tourism studies (BTS)
- Bachelor degree in Hotel Management (BHM)
- Bachelor degree in Aviation or Hospitality.
In order to pursue these above-mentioned courses you need to be 12th pass from any stream plus you need to take entrance tests conducted by various institutes.
Travel and tourism sector is one of the booming sectors, it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities not only in India but across the globe.
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 is 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.
The remuneration of tourism graduates is dependent upon the type of organisations that takes them in.
Freshers may earn around Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 18,000 each month. With the increase in experience, individuals can make as much as Rs. 18,000 - Rs. 22,000 every month. This will go up as you gain more experience.