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Travel and tourism industry is one of the largest foreign exchange earners in the Indian economy. It provides scores of employment opportunities directly to the people associated with this sector. Indirect employment opportunities are also available in many associated services. The vast travel and tourism industry includes Government tourism departments, immigration and customs services, travel agencies, airlines, tour operators, hotels, etc. and many associated service industries, such as airline catering or laundry services, guides, interpreters, tourism promotions and sales, etc. India is a vast country with diverse cultures and traditions. Our country offers a great fascination for those who crave to know about the splendor and magnificence of one of the oldest civilizations of the world and its scenic beauty. With the increasing globalization and unwrapping of our economy to the world, travel and tourism in India is getting a great impetus. Technology, coupled with the growth of tourism globally, has had a large impact on transforming these jobs significantly. This forecasts a bright future for all those who choose to make a career in travel and tourism.

In the public sector, one can find excellent job in the Government Tourism Departments. On the other hand, in the private sector opportunities include in:
1. Travel Agencies.
2. Hotels.
3. Airlines.
4. Transport and Cargo Companies, etc.
Opportunities include in the companies like:
1. Thomas Cook
2. Coz and Kings.
3. SOTC.
4. SITA Travels.
5. Kingfisher Airlines.
6. Emirates.
7. Indian Airlines, etc.
A post-graduation in the field will offer better opportunities. The courses that are available to you to pursue the same are:
1. Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management (PGDTM).
2. M.A. in Tourism Management.
3. P.G. Diploma in Tourism (PGDT).
4. P.G. Diploma in Travel and Tourism Industry Management (PGDTTIM).
5. Diploma in Destination Management (DDM).
6. PG Diploma in Airlines.
7. PG Diploma in Cargo operation and Management.
There is a skill set that is a mandate for aspirants of Travel and Tourism Industry:
a) Leadership.
b) Team Work.
c) Problem Solving.
d) Communication Skills.
e) IT Skills
f) Ability to Research.
g) Presentation Skills
h) Ability to Meet Deadlines.
Please refer to the link for some career option:
https://www.shiksha.com/7-jobs-that-pay-you-to-travel-across-the-world-article-4224-1

This is very good option to pursue you career as there are ample of career opportunities in this growing field.There are various institutes which provide various UG level course in this field. Some of the top institutes which you should consider to pursue course in this field are National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hyderabad; Institute of Tourism and Future Management, Chandigarh; Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, New Delhi; University of Delhi, New Delhi; Annamalai University; UTM Shillong and IATA/UFTAA and IATA/FIATA authorized training centers at various places across India.
Eligibility and admission criteria varies from institute to institute so you need to visit website of respective institute and apply accordingly. All the best.