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Travel and Tourism Business Management Diploma

  • 47 weeks (1020 hours) 11.1 months
  • Full-time Diploma
  • Morning & afternoon classes
  • IATA Authorized Training Centre

Be Prepared for the Tourism Industry With CTC's Travel and Tourism Business Management Diploma

Enrolling in the Travel and Tourism Business Management Diploma is the first step to a life long career in the travel industry.  We prepare you to write the exams that will begin your journey to become a Certified Travel Counsellor by exposing you to all aspects of the travel and tourism industry.  Your certifications, knowledge, and experience will make you a great addition to any tourism employer.  Whatever your passion is, we will help you get there…In the airlines, cruise lines, tour companies, travel agencies, hotels and resorts.

Open your door to the world.

Canadian Tourism College, located in Vancouver & Surrey, is proud to be:

  • the only International Air Transport Association's (IATA) authorized training centre (ATC) in western Canada
  • the only College in BC to offer an optional (additional fees apply) dual certification with the IATA's Diploma in Travel & Tourism Foundation (DTTF) level curriculum
  • the first college in BC to have 5 Star program endorsement by Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors (CITC)
  • the only college in BC to offer the Associate Cruise Program (ACP) certification with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
  • offering curriculum based on the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council of Canada’s national occupational standards
  • the only college in BC to offer “live” Apollo and SABRE airline reservation training

By taking the travel tourism courses that are endorsed by CITC and by offering you the opportunity to earn optional dual certification that comes with successful completion of the bi-annual IATA exam you will have the international recognition for employment worldwide.

Our goal is to provide you with a "menu" of career choices:

  • airline ticketing agent           
  • airline guest services agent        
  • flight attendant                       
  • wedding planner
  • tour guide
  • corporate travel agent
  • leisure travel agent
  • travel counselor
  • tourism marketing representative
  • reservations agent
  • conference sales
  • hotel concierge
  • adventure tour organizer
  • car rental companies
  • onboard cruise line positions

The cruise lines, and resorts such as Club Med, recruit graduates. Our travel and tourism courses are respected by industry leaders.  Graduate students work for tour wholesalers, tourism boards, cruise only companies like Cruise Ship Center, sales specialists with Flight Centre and a wide range of other tourism related businesses.  Our graduates have cruised around the world in a multitude of cruise line positions discovering all the ports of call.

This program will set students apart from the rest with the world's first industry validated standards-based training and certification program for basic computing, Internet knowledge and skills by Strata - IT Fundamentals which is a worldwide standard for digital literacy.

For many tourism businesses and organizations, Microsoft Office skills are no longer a luxury, but an absolute necessity. Students seeking academic success and entry into the business world can meet this demand with Microsoft Office Specialist training. This software training is recognized by educators and tourism employers around the world.

Students will become more employable with a diverse set of skills that combine digital literacy and tourism. This training is designed for those wishing to enter the tourism industry and work with airlines, hotels, travel agencies, tour companies, cruise lines and an endless variety of positions in Tourism related businesses. This training will provide students with the current levels of knowledge and education demanded by today's Tourism employers and with valuable skills transferable to many sectors and segments of the office environment.

The Travel & Tourism Business Managment Diploma includes:

  • 1000 hours of on-campus training
  • 160 hours of on the job training within a tourism related company

This comprehensive program will prepare students for a diverse range of career opportunities in the growing world of travel and tourism.  Our goal is get you on your career path. 

We provide you with lifetime placement assistance.  Our students have priority access to Career Hunters which lists all of the latest employment opportunities and resume writing tips.  This password protected area is for Canadian Tourism College students and alumni.

Call us to arrange a college tour and pick up a free program guide.  We offer free computer skills assessments with every college tour.  Call today.

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