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I would advise you to look for UTM, Shillong a university which is famous for its BBA Hospitality, Travel & Tourism program. This program curriculum is great and will help you to acquire a thorough knowledge and understanding of Marketing, Sales, Tour Planning, Tour Operation, Holiday Consulting and foreign exchange management for tourists. Being a tourist destination(Shillong) itself, Students in UTM gets ample of experience in this industry and gets to know and in and outs too. After completion of the program you can work as a destination manager, travel consultant, front office management, HR, business development, PR and event management, job profiles handling passports and visas, etc.

If you're an active person & want a career in the sport, leisure & tourism. The hospitality, leisure & tourism industry has a great deal to offer graduates both in India & abroad, even it's still growing. There are many routes & you don't always need qualifications to start. You might start with on-the-job training. You don't necessarily need a degree, but gaining a relevant qualification in hospitality, leisure and tourism will be added advantages & preference given by recruiters & might enable you to start off on a higher rung of the career ladder. Qualifications range from degrees & national diplomas to undergraduate and masters degrees. Alternatively, a apprenticeship offers on-the-job training towards a vocational qualification.

Hi Swami,
Travel is an activity that is undertaken by individuals and group of individuals. People travel for personal work, for business and for enjoyment. Tourism refers to the business or industry that is engaged in providing services and facilities to tourists - that is, people on tour - for their travel related needs.
Tourism covers activities like actual travel and transport services, accommodation while travelling, restaurant and other catering services, fun and enjoyment activities for people travelling for fun, and organising sight seeing for tourists.
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Hi Swami,
Yes 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 etc
Please 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 garvit,
The hospitality, leisure and tourism industry has a great deal to offer graduates. The industry covers areas ranging from accommodation and food services to health and fitness, entertainment, and bars, clubs and pubs. Whatever area you choose, there are plenty of jobs to choose from and management opportunities galore.You might start with on-the-job training, undertaking a graduate scheme or taking a postgraduate qualification to boost your career opportunities.
Each organisation has its own recruitment process ranging from a single interview to a complex series of interviews .
You don't necessarily need a degree, but gaining a relevant qualification in hospitality, leisure and tourism will prove your commitment to recruiters and might enable you to start off on a higher rung of the career ladder.
Qualifications range from national diplomas to undergraduate and masters degrees.
Employers in hospitality, leisure and tourism will also be looking for an array of 'soft' skills, including:
CommunicationTeamworkFlexibilityCommitment to the industryCommercial awarenessEnthusiasm
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Hi,A course in Travel & tourism Industry would help build the foundation knowledge of the industry and groom you to be part the industry under various private & government sectors of Tourism, aviation and customer service industry. Although, the salary packages may vary depending on the organisation &job profile but be assured that the aviation & tourism industry is one of the highest paying industries globally. The entry level salary are in the range of INR 15000 to 25000.Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful. Wish You Luck!

Hi Subodh
Travel and Tourism Industry focuses on tourism development, management of the travel industry, tourism marketing, and tourism services. Travel & tourism is one of the most attractive streams for students who wish to pursue a career in the service industry. Such careers not only offer lucrative packages and experiences but also keeps you away from the monotony of a desk job.There are various kinds of courses that you may opt to go for and based on which can make a career in this field and to know about the courses and the institutes offering the same, you may
refer to the following links:
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,
India has a lot of tour and travel agencies, you may choose to intern in any one of the agencies. for your references I am listing down some famous travel agencies, you may contact them directly for further details:
1. Club Mahindra
2. Kuoni Travels
3. Sita Travels
4. MakeMy Trip
5. Thomas Cook
6. Yatra.com
and many more
Every organization has a different provision for governance. You need to contact the organization officials personally for specific details as it differs from one organization to another.
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Hi Avita,
With college tuition costs climbing at a record pace, many high school students must decide whether to invest in a college degree or dive right into an entry-level job. Whether driven by economics or personal preference, this decision can have a major impact on the course of your professional career as well as your personal life.
As you pursue more specific career opportunities, the requirements for entry-level positions become more complex. Some jobs that require more interaction with customers and clients require bachelor's degrees. Many hiring officers like to recruit recent graduates of bachelor's degree programs, since they possess the specific skills to perform detailed tasks and the broad cultural knowledge to relate to clients and colleagues. If you're ready to climb the career ladder ASAP, an accelerated bachelor's degree program can help you get those credentials faster.
Of course, not everyone can afford to invest in a full-time, traditional degree program right after high school. Lacking a college degree does not have to restrict your career choices. Many professionals start their careers in retail sales, customer service, or other positions that offer on-the-job training.
Although a college degree program builds critical skills, few colleges and universities can fully prepare students for real-world challenges. Despite the substantial pressure to make good grades and to complete assignments on time, few college experiences can match the demands of a regular, full-time job. Hence experience is not a mandate while kick starting a career in the field of travel and tourism.
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