Program Description
If you enjoy discovering new places and planning, the travel and tourism industry might be for you. The Hospitality and Tourism Operations: International Travel and Tourism program combines work in the classroom, field, with industry professionals and international travel so you can develop significant insight into the nature of social and geographic cultural diversity. You will be able to apply advanced marketing and sales skills to develop and implement tourism destination products in the areas of: sport, culture, adventure, event entertainment, recreation, education, history and culinary. Upon graduation, you will have a working knowledge of travel and tourism operations, established by applying geographic and interpersonal skills throughout the program, and will be prepared to create successful tourism products.
Admission Requirements
Profile A
- High School Diploma or Adult High School Diploma or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency
Career Possibilities
Upon graduation, you will be prepared to begin a career with companies attracting, or doing business with international clients. You will also be prepared for employment in the hospitality, tourism and recreation industries. Careers as travel sales consultants, cruise and leisure travel advisors, worldwide reservation consultants, visitor information counsellors, event planning coordinators, tour guides, meeting and convention coordinators, corporate travel consultants, customer relations specialists, travel wholesale brokers and international destination marketing specialists and entrepreneurs await you.
NOC Codes
1453 - Customer Service, Information and Related Clerks
6216 - Other Service Supervisors
6411 - Sales Representatives – Wholesale Trade (Non-Technical)
6431 - Travel Counsellors
6433 - Airline Sales and Service Agents
6441 - Tour and Travel Guides
6442 - Outdoor Sport and Recreational Guides
6672 - Other Attendants in Accommodation and Travel