Diploma in Tourism – Travel
This Tourism – Travel program from St. Clair College will help develop skills employers are looking for in a new employee, such as communication, teamwork, computer, and customer service skills. Graduates are prepared to begin entry-level positions in a number of the travel industry sectors.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
May, January
Tuition Fee
$CAD 15,684
Location
Windsor, Canada
About the program
If you are interested in a career as an airline/tour reservationist, flight attendant, cruise ship employee, tour guide, tour manager, event planner, travel counselor, hotel/ resort concierge, or any other facet of the tourism industry, this program is for you!
Program Highlights
- Students on the Tourism – Travel program from St. Clair College have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and school credits while living, working, and attending classes at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
- Optional yearly field trip abroad (past trips include Mexico, Caribbean, Cruises, Europe).
- Previous mid-semester work placement locations have included Western and Eastern Canada, Europe, Thailand, South Africa, Costa Rica, Australia, and India, among others.
- Student Work Experience Program recruitment opportunities exist with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts located in Western Canada.
- Tourism Photography gives students the opportunity to create travel brochures using their own photographs.
- TICO exam administered as part of the program.
Career Opportunities
Tourism is one of the largest economic generators worldwide; employment opportunities are endless. Whether you are changing careers or looking for a new job, tourism and travel will offer you a world of possibilities.
After completing the two-year program, graduate job opportunities exist with airlines, airports, attractions, car rental companies, convention and meeting centres, cruise lines, government tourism offices, hotels and resorts, online travel providers, rail lines, travel agencies, tour operators and visitor information centres, among others.
Tourism and Travel students can work and earn credits through the Disney College Program and the Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Student Work Experience Program.
Courses Included
- Professional Travel Presentations
- Tourism Service Excellence
- Communications in Tourism
- Essential Computer Skills and Reporting
- Professional Development & Career Planning
- Resorts & Leisure Travel
- Tourism Finance
- Information Technology in Tourism & Hospitality
- Cultural Diversity in Travel
- Hotel Foundations
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