Tourism education in India
Careers in Spa Centres
August 15, 2009Indian hospitality industry is extremely huge and a highly potential one. It is expected to be one of the biggest employers in coming years. This article will cover some interesting aspects of hospitality industry and the job opportunities it offers. The Indian hospitality industry is unique mixture of top end five-star hotels that offer luxury at steep prices and low-end hostels/hotels offering just the basic necessity like a bed and shower. India’s economic condition has improved drastically in last two decades and people have increased purchasing power which they use to splurge on luxurious items and services. In this context, some new but unusual options that were earlier unheard of have also emerged. These options are great opportunities for skilled workers.
One option is Spas that are mushrooming in various parts of the country. The culture of spa has rapidly spread in last few years and future of this industry looks extremely bright. This industry faces lack of skilled manpower and that offers a great opportunity for skilled workers. The awareness level is still low and that deters people from going to spa courses. Indian spas offer a combination of services like yoga, Ayurveda and massage therapy. South Indian state of Kerala is famous for major spa centres. Because of emphasis on health tourism, spas are going to be next big thing.
A spa therapist’s job
profile is very interesting. He/she has to be adept at providing massages like
Thai, Balinese, Swedish, Oriental and Indonesian. The other parts of the job
include scrubs, facials, aromatherapy and wraps. Knowledge of manicures and
pedicures is always going to be an advantage. One can expect to get Rs
5,000-6000 per month during initial period and depending upon their skills and
experience they can get Rs 12,000-15,000 and even Rs 60,000-80,000 at higher
level. Sky is the limit in Spa industry.
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Tourism Education- Conclusion
July 10, 2008
Tourism education is gaining popularity in the major parts of India. One of the most tourism courses is Masters in Tourism program. It’s a one or two year full-time program and approved by The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The requirement for joining this course is completion of the graduation course with minimum 50% marks. This course requires adequate control over multiple languages. More importantly, good knowledge over any foreign language holds more value. Tourism industry requires candidates with good personality, communication skills, and command over presentation, people handling capabilities, ability to organize things etc. the course curriculum teaches various aspects of travel to students.
Many states in India offer Masters in Tourism program. Once the course is completed, students get
multiple job opportunities in tourism industry. The jobs could be as tour
operators, travel and hotels representatives and in various others government
services.
Many Institutes in India offer Masters in Tourism program;
Ashok Institute of Hospitality & Tourism, National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management in Andhra Pradesh, Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Himachal Pradesh University Institute of Vocational Studies, College of Vocational Studies University of Delhi, Institute of Tourism & Future Management in Chandigarh, Tezpur University in Assam, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Kurukshetra University in Haryana, Kuoni Academy of Travel, College of Hospitality and Tourism, Gurgaon, Haryana, Awadesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa, M.P and Heritage Institute of Hotel and Tourism, Agra.
Tourism Education- Introduction
July 3, 2008
Indian Tourism industry has witnessed a tremendous growth in last few years. In the era of globalization and liberalization, more and more people are becoming travel and tourism oriented. It has almost become a need for the masses, origination from the toughness of daily chores of life. One of the profitable side effects of this phenomenon is multiple new job opportunities in India. Many new people are joining the popular tourism courses. In fact, many youngsters who seek travel and adventure in life and oriented towards exploring new places, for them travel and tourism industry in India offers a lucrative career choice.
Indian education system provides various travel and tourism courses. Various graduate and postgraduate courses are available to aspiring students. Few of the courses are; Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management, Masters in Tourism, Diploma in Destination Management, Master of Tourism Administration, and Post Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism Industry Management. Masters in Tourism is one of the foremost courses in tourism education. Interesting point to note is most of these post Graduate programs are of one year duration. Though, few universities offer two years course as well. Like, Benaras Hindu University offers MA in Tourism Management which is a two year postgraduation course. Similarly, Himachal Pradesh University offers 2-year postgraduate program in Tourism Administration. With the growing popularity of tourism industry in India, more and more colleges and universities are coming up with numerous courses in travel and tourism.
Source : http://indianeducationinfo.wordpress.com/category/tourism-education-in-india/
Travel and Tourism
Introduction
Travel and Tourism is one of the largest foreign exchange earners, providing employment directly and indirectly to millions of people worldwide through many service areas. Some of these service areas are the government tourism departments, the immigration and the customs services, the travel agencies, the airlines, the tour operators, and the hotels. The career in the travel and tourism industry is essentially concerned with providing services for people who are away from home, on business or holiday. It requires assessing the needs of tourists and businessmen and helping them make the best possible travel arrangements from the many travel options available.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for admission to Travel and Tourism courses at the undergraduate level is, higher secondary examination pass. There are graduate level, postgraduate level, diploma and certification courses available to pursue in the industry. The post-graduate degree awarded is Master of Tourism Administration (MTA), which is a two year full time programme approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. Proficiency in at least one foreign language is an added advantage apart from a diploma in public relations or advertising. There are also many correspondence courses available in this field to pursue. Officers in the Directorate and Departments of Tourism are recruited from among the candidates who have done civil service, drawn from the Civil/administrative services of the State and Central governments. A degree in travel and tourism is required for operational jobs in government organisations.
The person opting for a career in travel and tourism must be outgoing and friendly with good communication and presentation skills, ability to handle people, verbal fluency, up-to-date knowledge of the available facilities, organizing skills, and aptitude for languages.
Job Scope and Career Options
The scope of employment in tourism sector is very bright and has high potential with varied opportunities existing in both the public and the private sector. The public sector has opportunities in the Directorates and Departments of Tourism of the center and the state as Officers, information assistants, Tourist guides etc. The private sector has opportunities in travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hotels, transport and cargo companies etc. Some of the Career Options are as given below.
Tourism Department Employee
Airlines’ staff
Tour Operator
Travel Agent
Tourist Guide
Front Office Manager
Transport officer
Information Assistant
Major Colleges / Institutions offering Courses in Travel and Tourism
Degree / Course |
College / Institute |
Eligibility |
Course Duration |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Affiliated to Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Institute of Management Studies, KH3 Kavinagar, Ghaziabad |
Graduation |
2 years |
PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management |
Agra University, Agra |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Agra University, Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism Management, Agra |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Alagappa University, Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Andhra University, School of Correspondence Education, Vishakapatnam |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education, PO Annamalai Nagar, Karaikudi |
Graduation |
1 year |
MTA |
APS University, Rewa |
Graduation |
2 years |
PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management |
Aravali Instt. Of Management (An Instt. Of Marwar Education Foundation), AIM Camp Office, 825, Sector-11, Chopasani Housing Board, Jodhpur |
Graduation (50%) Final year students may also apply subject to their graduation |
2 years |
PG Diploma in Management of Issues in Tourism and Hotel Management (Distance Mode) |
Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Management of Issues in Tourism and Hotel Management |
Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism and Indian Monuments |
Berhampur University, Berhampur |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism |
Bharatidasan University, Tiruchchirappalli |
Graduation |
1 year |
Degree in Airlines, Tourism andTravel Management with Marketing and Ticketing |
Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Mehta Sadan, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001 |
Class XII/Graduation with good command over English (preference to graduates and working people) |
5 months |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Bombay University, Mumbai |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Destination Management |
Bundelkhand University, Jhansi |
Graduation |
1 year |
MTA |
Christ College, Bangalore University, Bangalore |
Graduation |
2 years |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Delhi University, New Delhi |
Graduation |
1 year |
MTA |
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore |
Graduation |
2 years |
PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management |
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra |
Graduation |
1 year |
Bachelor of Business Administration ( Tourism & Hospitality( |
Dr. YSR National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Telecomnagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500032, Andhra Pradesh |
Class XII |
4 years |
Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology |
Dr. YSR National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Telecomnagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500032, Andhra Pradesh |
Class XII |
4 years |
Master of Business Administration ( Tourism & Hospitality) |
Dr. YSR National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Telecomnagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500032, Andhra Pradesh |
Graduation |
2 years |
Certificate Training Programme 1. Food & Beverage Service 2. Food Producation |
Dr. YSR National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Telecomnagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500032, Andhra Pradesh |
8th Class Pass |
2 months |
PG Diploma in Management of Issues in Tourism and Travel |
Garware Institute of Career Education and Development, Mumbai |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Goa University, Goa |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management |
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management |
Himachal University, Shimla |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management |
HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
Class XII |
3 years |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
HS Gour University, Sagar |
Graduation |
1 year |
Course in Air Travel, Fares and Ticketing |
Indian Institute of Management, 9, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi |
Graduation |
1 month |
Course in Air Travel, Fares and Ticketing |
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, 9, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi |
Graduation |
3 months |
Course in Computer Application in Tourism and Travel Industry |
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, 9, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi |
Graduation |
2 months |
Course on Airlines, Travel Agency and Tour Operation Management |
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, 9, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi |
Graduation |
1 month (Saturday and Sunday, 2 pm-5 pm ) |
Course on Computerized Reservation System |
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, 9, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi |
Graduation |
3 months |
Courses in Spanish , Japanese, French and Russian Languages |
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, 9, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi |
Graduation |
2 months |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, IITTM Gwalior, Govindpuri, Gwalior |
Graduation, age limit 25 years (relaxed by SC/ST/OBC and for Ex-Servicemen by 5 years |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Management of Issues in Tourism and Travel |
Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism Management, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Indore University, Indore |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Institute of Management Studies, KH3 Kavinagar, Ghaziabad |
Graduation |
2 years |
Degree in Travel, Cargo and Tourism Management |
Institute of Modern Management, 3-A, Loudon Street, Kolkata-700170 |
Higher Secondary or equivalent |
2 years |
MTA |
Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur |
Graduation |
2 years |
MTA |
Jiwaji University, Gwalior |
Graduation |
2 years |
PG Diploma in Management of Issues in Tourism and Travel |
Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel, Thiruvanathapuram |
Graduation with 3 years' experience at junior or middle management level, maximum age 30 years |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Kota Open University, Kota |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Kumaon University, Nainital |
Graduation |
1 year |
MTA |
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra |
Graduation/Postgraduate |
2 years |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Madras University, Chennai |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Madurai Kamaraj University, Directorate of Distance Education, University Buildings, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Manipur University, Imphal |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism |
Manonmanian Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli |
Graduation |
1 year |
Bachelor of Tourism Management |
Mother Teresa women's University, Kodaikanal |
Class XII with English |
4 years |
BSc. Travel and Tourism |
Nalanda College, Biharsharif,, Magadh University, Bodh Gaya |
Class XII |
3 years |
Diploma in Air Hostess, Filght Purser Grooming |
Oyster Institute of Management, Plot No. 92, T.P.S. 111, 15th Road, Bandra, Mumbai |
Class XII |
1 year |
Diploma in Airline Travel and Tourism |
Oyster Institute of Management, Plot No. 92, T.P.S. 111, 15th Road, Bandra, Mumbai |
Class XII |
1 year |
Diploma in Cargo and Flight Forwarding |
Oyster Institute of Management, Plot No. 92, T.P.S. 111, 15th Road, Bandra, Mumbai |
Class XII |
1 year |
MTA |
Pondicherry University, Center for Tourism Studies, Pondicherry |
Graduation |
2 years |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Ravi Shankar University, Raipur |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Sagar |
Graduation |
1 year |
Diploma in Air Hostess, Filght Steward and Personality Grooming |
Sita Academy, M-135, Connaught Circus, New Delhi-110001 |
Class XII |
3 months |
Diploma in Cargo (Based on IATA/FIATA) |
Sita Academy, M-135, Connaught Circus, New Delhi-110001 |
Class XII |
3 months |
Diploma in CRS (Amadeus) |
Sita Academy, M-135, Connaught Circus, New Delhi-110001 |
Class XII |
4 weeks |
Diploma in Domestic + International Ticketing and CRS (Amadeus) |
Sita Academy, M-135, Connaught Circus, New Delhi-110001 |
Class XII |
5 months |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
SNDT Women's University, Mumbai |
Graduation (60%) |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management |
Sophia Polytechnic, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management |
South Delhi Polytechnic for Women, Behind Lady Shri Ram College, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi |
Graduation |
1 year |
Diploma in International Airlines and Travel Management with Tourism |
Trade Wings Institute of Management, B-2, Avg Bhavan, M-3, Connaught Place, Middle Circle, New Delhi |
Class XII with good command over English |
7.5 months |
Certificate Course in Cargo/Courier Management |
Trade Wings Institute of Management, K-43, Connaught Place (Opposite Plaza Cinema), New Delhi |
Class XII/Graduation |
1 year |
Diploma in Cargo/Courier Management |
Trade Wings Institute of Management, K-43, Connaught Place (Opposite Plaza Cinema), New Delhi |
Class XII with good command over English |
6.5 months |
Diploma in International Airlines and Travel Management with Tourism and Computers |
Trade Wings Institute of Management, K-43, Connaught Place (Opposite Plaza Cinema), New Delhi |
Class XII |
3 years |
Diploma in International Airlines and Travel Management with Tourism and Computers |
Trade Wings Institute of Management, SF-214, Aarohi Building, Kapoorthala, Aliganj, Lucknow |
Class XII |
9 months |
3-in-1 Diploma in Airlines, Travel and Hotel Management |
Trade-Wings Institute of Management, SF-214, Aarohi Building, Kapoorthala, Aliganj, Lucknow |
Class XII |
3 years |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism |
Vikram University, Ujjain |
Graduation |
1 year |
PG Diploma in Tourism Management |
YWCA, Jaisingh Road, New Delhi |
Graduation |
Short-term |
Source : Dt. 28.02.2012 : http://education.newkerala.com/india-education/Travel-and-Tourism.html