Utkal University Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

Hey Jamal,
Here are the best government Institutes for Tourism:
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM)
Pondicherry University, Pondicherry-605014
School of Vocational Studies, Delhi University, New Delhi-110049
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra-136119
In Government sector, candidates can find job opportunities in department and directorate of tourism and since the industry is at its developing stage, a huge number of fresh hands are required in this industry. Besides, some of the job positions available in the sector of Travel & Tourism include:
Lobby Manager
Front Office executive/Manager
Cabin crew
Tour operations manager
Ticketing assistants
Junior travel executive
Trainee travel consultant
Operations executive
Reservation executive
Tour management executive
Immigration consultant and so on
Hotel Manager /Staff at ITDC /Tourism department concerns etc.
While selecting, you need to check the chief point that is recognition. You also need to check whether the institute has its own publication house and connoisseur faculty. Along with this, you may check other factors such as batch size, syllabus, fees, placements etc.
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Hi Swami,
Minimum eligibility for MBA is graduation degree in any stream from any recognized university. You may apply for MBA program after completing your graduation course.
These are some of the institutes offering travel/tourism management related courses:Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management (http://www.iittm.org/main/about_director_frofile.htm)Kuoni Academy (http://www.kuoniacademy.co.in)
Alagappa University (http://www.alagappauniversity.ac.in/dde/courses.html) Kerala Institute of Tourism & Travel Studies (http://www.kittstour.org/cgi-bin/kittstour/kittsCourse.cgi).
Job opportunities after MBA Tourism includes in Managerial positions in the Tourism and Travel industry. Majority of the vacancies are in the private sector. There is great scope for professionally qualified person for starting their own ventures in Tourism and travel. In travel and tourism industry job prospects exist in both public as well as private sector.
In the public sector, opportunities are 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
5. Cargo Companies.
For more information please visit the below mentioned links:
https://hospitality.shiksha.com/travel-and-tourism-courses-in-india-categorypage-6-86-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
https://www.shiksha.com/tourism-management-article-4629-1
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Hi Jamal,
Travel and tourism industry is one of the largest industries in India and a very significant employment generators.
It's great that you want to start a travel business, Although not a mandate however it is always better as through a qualification you know the basics of this industry:
In order to run a travel/tourism/hotel company, its best that you know the basics, like:
- day-to-day operations
- the inter-relationship between the Travel, Tourism & Hospitality industry,
- Advertising and marketing
- Business communication (How to write & present a business report, a business plan, a marketing plan etc)
- Personal grooming (How to present yourself & dress appropriately)
- How to use IT To improve efficiency & effectiveness in Business
from the basics, you can move on to Diploma > Adv Dip. > PGDip / Bachelors Degree in Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management
Please refer to the link for institutes:
https://hospitality.shiksha.com/travel-and-tourism-courses-in-india-categorypage-6-86-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
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Hi Avita,
Travel and tourism industry is one of the largest industries in India and a very significant employment generators.
It's great that you want to start a travel business, Although not a mandate however it is always better as through a qualification you know the basics of this industry:
In order to run a travel/tourism/hotel company, its best that you know the basics, like:
- day-to-day operations
- the inter-relationship between the Travel, Tourism & Hospitality industry,
- Advertising and marketing
- Business communication (How to write & present a business report, a business plan, a marketing plan etc)
- Personal grooming (How to present yourself & dress appropriately)
- How to use IT To improve efficiency & effectiveness in Business
from the basics, you can move on to Diploma > Adv Dip. > PGDip / Bachelors Degree in Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management
Please refer to the link for institutes:
https://hospitality.shiksha.com/travel-and-tourism-courses-in-india-categorypage-6-86-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
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Hi Avita,
The various profiles and their related role in the hospitality industry are a great platform to Develop many skills not just things like problem solving and people skills but also first aid, languages and an understanding of different cultures.Their are huge possibilities of continuing your career with the hotel as recruiter, trainer or even progress in the same profile However if you wish to switch fields,Various industries prefer the skills & experience that has been acquired during the tenure with airlines such as:- Hospitality
- Education
- Corporates(Modern languages)- Cruise Lines
- Tourism
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Hi Jamal,
Software's are involved as once a booking is done done the same needs to be updated with all concerned departments immediately to avoid confusion hence a software is required.
List of software involved in ticketing/Reservations are:
-Galileo CRS-Amadeus
-Sabre-Worlspan etcPlease refer to the link for institutes:https://www.shiksha.com/search/?q=ticketing&c=6&sc=87&sa=^0^316^0^0^0&ts=62323&rf=searchwidget&sp[]=316&ldb=l-316
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Hi Jamal,
Eligibility : Master's Degree in Tourism/ Hotel Management/ Aviation Management/ Geography/ Sociology/ History from any accredited Indian or Foreign University with a minimum of 55% marks or grade point average.
Duration : 2 Yrs
Please refer to the link for Institutes:
http://goo.gl/HHtoBn
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Hi Swami,
Learning different languages can become special privilege to gain quick success for any kind of Professionals.
You may consider picking Spanish, Japanese, Chinese or French whichever interests you since each offers similar career.
Once you have good command over a language there are many job opportunities available such as Translator, Content Writer, De-coder, Instructor, Public Relations and Interpreter.
You can look for various possibilities in Entertainment, Embassy, Diplomatic Services, Travel & Tourism, Publishing Houses, Hotel Industry, Airlines.
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