Tourism & Travel

Hi,
The Indian traveler has come of age. Travel is no longer merely traversing the distance between cities or countries, but rather a journey of exploration and discovery. Authentic engagement with the destination - its people, culture and cuisine is becoming the new order of the day.
Experiential travel has also gained popularity in India and has now become India's travel mantra with a northward uptake witnessed in the demand this year with authentic local elements that included stays in Airbnb accommodation, farm stays, etc. Another interesting observation this year was the emergence of Slow Travel with options like 'walking tours seeing uptake. Village/farm stays in Switzerland and leisurely hiking, cycling tours in Europe also saw significant growth.

Yes, you are eligible for doing a diploma course in travel and tourism after 10th standard. 10th or equivalent is the minimum educational qualification which is required to pursue for diploma in travel and tourism. After completing 10th standard you can pursue for Advance Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management or Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management course.
Eligibility Criteria: -
The eligibility for admission to Travel and Tourism courses at the Diploma level is, 10th standard or its equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognized university.
Minimum 50% marks required in 10th standard.
Most of the reputed colleges give first preference to the candidate who completed 12th standard.
The applicant can get direct admission after completing 10th standard as well.
Colleges offering Diploma in Travel and Tourism Course:-
Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism management
Andhra Pradesh University
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Colleges offering Diploma in Travel and Tourism Course:-
Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism management
Andhra Pradesh University
Indira Gandhi National Open University

Looking at your interests we could chalk out a lot of options for you. Once you have a look at these you can start eliminating according to your preference:
1. Travel Journalist- My top choice for you would be this as you can do all of the above by being this. You can opt for this by taking a course in English honours or Journalism and Mass Communication.You can actually travel lots of place, be a part of various other cultures and traditions, and give immense pleasure to your taste buds by the cuisine of several lands. To be a successful journalist, two things are absolutely essential, 1.Your knowledge in English 2.Your skill of communication. Without these two skills, it will be very difficult to be a travel journalist.
2. Event Manager- You can do a Event Management course and organise events all around the world, have the best caterers, destinations for your clients.
3. Resort Manager/ Travel guide- you could take up a course in Tourism and Hospitality Management and travel countries by being a guide or manage resorts in amazing beaches and islands.
4. Hotel Manager/ Chef- You can take up courses in Hotel Management and travel from one destination and have a culinary expertise by taking culinary courses.
5. Air host/ Pilot- You can take up course in Air Hostess training or even Aviation Management. To become a pilot you can take specilized training in pilot training and flying certifications.