Travel & Tourism

The travel and tourism industry is one of the fastest-growing industries, with new jobs being created every day. In the Travel & Tourism course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the nature of the travel and tourism industry and the different roles in this sector. 

Whether you want to work in tourism marketing or hospitality and entertainment, this course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of job opportunities in this field, as well as the fundamental skills to fast track your career. Through case studies and practical exercises, our experienced tutor will teach you about the history of tourism, the growing importance of sustainability in tourism, top travel destinations, and much more. 

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the different types of travel tourism and tour operators
• Understand how to travel and tourism industry has developed in recent years
• Explore the role of travel and tourism organisations and their interrelationships
• Learn the differences in the tourism industry between the private and public sector
• Broaden your understanding of the differences between inbound, outbound and domestic tourism
• Gain in-depth knowledge of your career opportunities and career paths in this sector
• Develop essential customer service, presentation and hospitality skills 
• Understand the importance of sustainability in tourism and explore sustainable developments and trends in this sector
• Learn how to utilise social media for marketing tourist attractions and destinations

Who is This for?

This diploma in Travel and Tourism is ideal for those who are interested in a career in this sector and want to develop their skills and practical knowledge. Our online courses are specially designed for distance learning, offering flexible virtual classroom modules that you can study at your own convenience.  There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Entry Requirement:

• This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
• Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

Certificate of Completion from Course Gate

At the successful completion of the course, the learners may order the Certificate of Completion from Course Gate (soft copy) by paying only £2. For the Printed hard copy of the certificate, the learners have to pay £9. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.

Career Path

On successful completion of the course, learners will be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the tourism industry, travel marketing and the role of travel organisations, equipped with the industry knowledge to fast track their career. Related professions in this field include:

• Travel Sales Consultant
• Tour Guide/Operator
• Travel Agent
• Travel writer/Journalist

Course Curriculum