Holiday Expert Course (World Tourism)
About the Course
The world is a book and those who do not travel, read only one page.
– Saint Augustine
Traveling around the world is a dream of many of us, visiting countries with beautiful scenery and world-famous landmarks. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Grand Canyon in the USA, Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, Serengeti in Tanzania, Milford Sound in New Zealand, Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina, the Himalayas, the Amazon Rainforest, and even Antarctica is on the bucket list of many travelers.
World Tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries worth 6.5 trillion US dollars. Tourism plays a vital role in the growth of an economy. Almost every country in the world promotes tourism to increase the number of tourists coming to their country.
According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), tourism provides more than 230 million jobs directly or indirectly. Besides, the tourism industry contributes 10 percent of the world’s GDP Gross Domestic Product. With these constantly growing figures, tourism is a driver of job and long-term career growth.
For enthusiastic individuals who want to put their knowledge and skills to work, Tourism is an excellent career opportunity with the benefits of traveling around the world and thus reading the world book, page by page.
- Eligibility: 10+2
- Duration: 4 Months
- Enrollment Validity: 6 Months
What You Will Learn
- Understand Tourism Industry’s components and players
- Gain in-depth knowledge of all Tourist Destinations and Itineraries in India
- Advise and provide consultation to guests looking forward to the tour in India
- Design Tour Packages with Costing for Group Tours and Independent Tours
- Promote and successfully sell Rail and Air travel, Car rental, Hotels, Cruises, and Packages
- Plan Specialized Tour Products for Adventure, Culture, Pilgrimage, Honeymoon, Sports
- Air Booking, Train Booking, Hotel Booking, and Cruise Booking
- Advise on Travel documents like Passport, Visa, Travel Insurance, and Airport formalities
- Provide good customer service and build Customer Loyalty
India Tourism Modules
- Tourism Concepts & Transport
- India Geography, Culture & Tourism Products
- India Destinations & Package Tours
- Travel Agency & Tour Operations Business
World Tourism Modules
- World Geography, Culture & Tourism Products
- World Destinations & Package Tours (FIT, GIT)
- Hotels, Cruises and Railways
- International Travel Formalities
Core Skills & Activities
- Itinerary Planning and Designing
- India Tour Packages and Costing
- World Tour Packages and Costing
- Passport and Visa Applications
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Emails
- Google Workspace Gsuite
- Presentations and Reports
- Role Plays and Group Discussions
- Practice Quizzes and Coursework
PD & Soft Skills
- Grooming
- Corporate Etiquettes
- Communication Skills
- Customer Care
- Sales Techniques
- Resume Making
- Mock Interviews
Key Technical Skills
Itinerary Planning
Tour Costing
Tour Packages
Sales & Marketing
Tour Operations
Tour Managing
Destination Management
Classroom Learning Activities
- MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more
- Google Workspace - Doc, Sheet, Slides, Forms and more
- Presentations & Role Plays
- Group Activities & Report Writing
- Business Email Etiquettes
- Group Discussions & Assignments
- Practice Quizzes & Coursework
Co-Curricular Field Activities
- Treks around Pune
- Tour Guiding on Field
- One Day Trips, Excursions
- International Study Tours
- Domestic Study Tours
- Tour Managing on Field
- Events, Exhibitions, Trade Fairs
- Industry Visits to Airport, Hotels
Our Placements
- Tour Guide
- Tour Manager
- Tour Consultant
- Tour Planning Exec
- Tour Operations Exec
- Travel Agency Exec
- Tour Logistics Exec
- Tour Wholesalers, DMC’s
- Tour Back Office Exec
- Sales and Marketing
- Start your own business
- Specialized tour operator in adventure, wildlife, biking, Inbound, pilgrimage, and many more