International Travel Consultant Course
About the Course
“TRAVEL… It’s the only thing that you buy that makes you RICHER!
– Anonymous
Today people have the opportunity to travel and see new places more than ever before. Traveling to a different country opens your mind to new possibilities; and also helps you to see your own country or city with fresh eyes.
Affordable air travel, better connectivity, ease of visa processing, services of tour operators and travel agents, internet, and technology have all made it possible. Travel introduces us to new experiences, new cultures, and new ways of life. Be it traveling to beautiful cities like Paris, London, Tokyo, or New York or enchanting countries like Canada, Italy, Egypt, or New Zealand, traveling enhances the quality of life and has an educational value from experiencing the new and unknown. Travel and Tourism provide rest, relaxation, wellbeing, and escapism.
As per the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reports, in the year 2019, 1.4 billion people traveled worldwide, resulting in 1.7 trillion international tourism exports. The top 10 World’s Most Visited Countries in 2019 are France, Spain, United States, China, Italy, Turkey, Mexico, Germany, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
International Travel and Tourism and Airlines are the fastest industries and offer endless career opportunities. With the right credentials, you can gain excellent positions working with Travel Agencies, Tour Operators, Airlines, Airports, Tourism Departments, Tour Managers, Visa and Immigration, Hotels, Cruises, and the list continues…
So what are you waiting for? Get ready, and get going!
> Eligibility: 10+2
> Duration: 6 Months
> Enrollment Validity: 8 Months
What You Will Learn
> Understand Tourism Industry’s components and players
> Gain in-depth knowledge of major Tourist Destinations and Itineraries in the World
> Advise and provide consultation to guests looking forward to the tour in India and abroad
> Design Tour Packages with Costing for Group Tours and Independent Tours
> Promote and successfully sell Rail and Air Travel, Car Rental, Hotels, Cruises, Package Tours, etc.
> Plan Specialized Tour Products for Adventure, Culture, Pilgrimage, Honeymoon, Sports, etc
> Airline Operations and Services
> Air Booking, Train Booking, Hotel Booking, and Cruise Booking
> IATA Geography and Fares and Ticketing
> Airline booking software GDS
> Advise on Travel documents like Passport, Visa, Travel Insurance, Airport formalities
> Provide good customer service and build Customer Loyalty
India Tourism modules
Module 01 Tourism Concepts & Transport
Module 02 India Geography, Culture & Tourism Products
Module 03 India Destinations & Package Tours (FIT, GIT)
Module 04 Travel Agency & Tour Operator
World Tourism Modules
Module 05 World Geography, Culture & Tourism Products
Module 06 World Destinations & Package Tours (FIT, GIT)
Module 07 Hotels, Cruises and Railways
Module 08 International Travel Formalities
International Air Travel Modules
Module 09 Airline Operations & Services
Module 10 IATA Travel Geography
Module 11 Fares & Ticketing
Module 12 GDS 1 Amadeus/Galileo
Personality Development, Soft Skills
> Grooming
> Corporate Etiquettes
> Communication Skills
> Customer Care
> Sales Techniques
> Resume Making
> Mock Interviews
Core Skills & Activities
> Itinerary Planning and Designing
> Domestic 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
Co-Curricular Field Activities
> Treks around Pune
> Tour Guiding on Field
> One Day Trips, Excursions around Pune
> International Study Tours outside India
> Domestic Study Tours in India
> Tour Managing on Field
> Events, Exhibitions, Trade Fairs
> Industry Visits to Airport, Hotels, ICD, etc
Exam Information
> Internal Assessment: 100 Points
> External Assessment: 100 Points
> Online MCQ Examination: 100 Points
> Co-Curricular Field Activities: 100 Points
Grades based on CGPA
O (Outstanding): 10; A+ (Excellent): 9 and above; A (Very Good): 8 and above; B+ (Good): 7and above; B (Above Average): 6 and above; C (Average): 5 and above; D (Pass): 4 and above; F (Fail): 0 Ab (Absent): 0
Note: The External Assessment will be done by Industry Experts
Certificate Awarded
By successfully completing the course and examination you will receive an industry-recognized Certificate in “International Travel Consultant” Course
You have many career opportunities in Tourism Industry. To list a few:
> Tour Guide
> Tour Manager
> Tour Consultant
> Tour Planning
> Tour Operations
> Travel Agency
> Tour Logistics
> Tour Wholesalers, DMC’s
> Events and MICE
> Back Office
> Visa Officer
> Sales and Marketing
> Start your own business
> Specialized tour operator in adventure, wildlife, biking, Inbound, pilgrimage, and many more.
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