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IATA TRAVEL & TOURISM

Course Objective

Kasturi Institute of Management being IATA AUTHORISED TRAINING CENTRE offers 6 months IATA Travel & Tourism to meet the global demand for trained and qualified travel professionals. This course is approved by IATA and can be offered both full-time and part-time. Students who are willing to join the programme may register either for full-time or for part-time. The Travel & Tourism (endorsed by IATA) gives the student a strong competitive edge to start a successful career in the Travel & Tourism Industry.

Why Get into Travel & Tourism?

  • The advancement of technology, the growth of aviation and easy transport facilities and the opportunity to explore new places has enabled people around the world to travel more.
  • This thirst to explore the unknown & the unseen has led to tremendous growth in the Travel & Tourism industry worldwide.
  • In 2011, India attracted 8 million tourists (approx.) from around the world - a growth of 12.35% over the previous year (Source: Bureau of Immigration).
  • Apart from traditional business and sightseeing-oriented travel, niche sectors such as medical tourism, cruises, backpacking, etc. too have taken off. The industry brings in huge amounts of foreign exchange; all currencies, from dollars to pounds to Euros, are brought into the country by international travellers.
  • On the other hand, outbound travel from India is growing too. Every year, approximately 10 million Indians travel abroad, with an average growth of 16% in this number each year.
  • Such growth has increased the demand for well-trained, qualified travel professionals to offer diverse services in this sector.
  • The field offers excellent opportunities to build an exciting career where you can expect loads of travel, the opportunity to meet new people & make friends all over the world.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Students who have successfully passed 12th Standard / HSC / 10+2 (or equivalent Level of Examination) from any recognized Board / University and have secured good grade of marks can join the IATA Travel & Tourism course.
  • Good communication skills are preferable

Curriculum

  • Kasturi Institute’s IATA Travel & Tourism is an intensive course that covers diverse modules and includes a job internship.

Career prospects

  • On successful completion of this course, students will be awarded with the IATA Certification in Travel & Tourism Diploma
  • On successful completion of this 6 months Diploma course, students may join the Travel & Tourism industry in diverse areas including Inbound / Outbound travel - Domestic & International, Product Development, Operations, Foreign Exchange or Sales. They may even choose to start their own travel agency
  • Successful Candidates will be assisted in placements within the Airline/Travel & Tourism Industry
  • Many people in this field get opportunities to escort tours all over the country & overseas
  • Young people with drive & capacity for hard work can quickly rise to top positions in this field

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