Travel and Tourism certification

Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe – Anatole France

A passion for travel, is a prerequisite for this profession. Tourism has seen a significant growth over the past few years. India in particular has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The tourism industry provides opportunities for employment all over the world and therefore, a variety of institutions in India offer travel and tourism related courses. Eligibility for these travel and tourism courses is diverse and minimum qualifications vary from 10th pass to 12th pass. Courses are offered in various disciplines and on completion, a person can work as a travel guide, tourist manager or travel assistants, tourist department employee, tour operator, information assistant, front office manager and various other job options in the tourism industry. From government organizations to the private sector, qualified and skilled professionals are always required. There are several universities and private institutes offering Travel and Tourism courses as degrees, diplomas and as certifications. Some of the institutes that offer these courses are::

• Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism Management, New Delhi
• YWCA of Delhi W omen’s Training Institute, New Delhi
• The Ministry of Tourism and Delhi Tourism, New Delhi
• Institute of Tourism and Future Management, Chandigarh
• Sophia Polytechnic, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai
• Sita Travels, New Delhi and Mumbai
• Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, (A.P.)
• Tezpur University, Assam
• Skyline Business School, New Delhi
• Sri Venkateshwra College, University of Delhi, New Delhi
• Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
• Pondicherry University, Pondicherry