Tourism & Travel

Becoming a travel journalist can be a fun, exciting, and rewarding career! As with any career, you must have dedication and passion. A good education (formal or informal) complemented with hard work is key.
Key Factors to Consider
You must love to write, especially about travel. Do you have a good idea for a story? Do you possess communication powers? Are you able to get people to speak with you? Are you be able to breathe life into a story with your words and make it come alive? Can you work under pressure? You may want to consider these before you embark on a journey to become a travel journalist.
Becoming a travel journalist
-Choose the right course of study. You can go for a four-year general journalism degree at a top journalism school, which will certainly open doors, or consider an online course specifically for travel journalism (as well as travel photography) which can open the right doors.
-Decide the type of journalism you would like to pursue such as newspapers, magazines, television, or online.
-Networking, networking, networking! Speak to as many people as you can! Who knows, some of them may become your mentor.
-Get your name out there. Send out resumes to different media outlets across India. This is a great way to build relationships with editors, publishers, producers, directors, etc.
For information regarding courses refer to the link mentioned below:
https://www.shiksha.com/mass-communication-media/colleges/colleges-india

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After completing diploma in aviation, hospitality and travel management from MATAM at Mysore University you could explore sectors such as ground staff, cabin crew etc. Aviation Industry typically is divided into airlines for passengers (life) and cargo (non life). Ground functions include Airport Operations, Reservations and ticketing and even sales and marketing. You will have opportunities with numerous travel agencies and direct airlines for reservation and ticketing opportunities. You also have the option to work with airlines for airport operations (ground handling), travel counselor/ consultants, direct sales, and quality agent. With many private airlines operating in the country and the volume of air traffic growing, opportunities abound in this field. There are different certificate and degree courses for your further study in Hotel management, travel and tourism. A small Google search will pull out a lot of such courses available in your city. Aviation being a broad field, there are many courses and training programs on offer for you. Depending on your aptitude and career interests, you can enroll in a suitable course offered. If you need further help or guidance, you could revert back. All the best.

Career opportunities for travel & tourism degree holders exist both in the public and private sector. In the public sector, there are opportunities in the Directorates and Departments of Tourism in at the Central and State level as officers, information assistants, tourist guide, etc. Another good prospect for qualified tourism professionals are in the private sector with travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hotels, transport and cargo companies, etc.
In the tourism department, there are jobs as reservation & counter staff, sales and marketing staff, tour planners and tour guides. To enter in this field, you need to pursue a professional course in this sector. Top colleges which you can consider are: Indian Institute of Computer and Hospitality Management (IICHM), Nadia (West Bengal), University of Technology & Management (UTM), Shillong & School of Arts and Tourism Indore (Madhya Pradesh).

Hi,
MBA or Masters in tourism management is a good course to pursue and it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities not only in India but across the globe.
Career opportunities exist both in India as well as abroad,in the public sector, there are opportunities in the directorates and departments of tourism of the centre and the state as officers, information assistants, etc.
After completing this course you may have employment Opportunities in:
- Government tourism departments.
- Travel agencies.
- Civil aviation.
- Tour operators.
- Self employment, etc.
Please remember the remuneration of tourism professional is dependent upon the type of organizations that takes them in.
Freshers will earn around Rs.15,000 to Rs. 20,000 each month. With increase in experience individuals can make as much as Rs. 20,000 - Rs. 30,000 every month, this will go up as you gain more experience.