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Hi Avita,
The role of a tourism officer is a combination of marketing, public relations and management. It also involves lots of planning and preparation.
Typical responsibilities of the job include:- supervising staff- preparing tourist or visitor information-producing promotional material and displays- managing budgets- writing reports, business plans and press releases- making presentations- maintaining statistical and financial records- undertaking day-to-day center management and administration- liaising with local businesses and the media- market research
Graduates with degrees in languages, travel, tourism, leisure, business studies, marketing, management or journalism are normally at an advantage. Relevant work experience is essential.
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Hi Avita,
Individuals who hold a degree in travel and tourism management may work as travel agents, Travel clerks, Tour guides, Travel guides,Lodging managers, hospitality managers or travel coordinators.
The education and training requirements vary based on position and company. There are Universities and Colleges in the Public as well as private sector offering Courses in Tourism and Travel Management. Then there are Vocational Institutions imparting the Tourism Diploma and Post-Graduate Diploma.
There is a skill set that is a mandate for aspirants of T& T Industry:-leadership
-team working
-problem solving-communication skills, with a strong customer focus;-IT skills
-ability to research
-presentation skills
-ability to work to 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
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Hi Swami,
There is a skill set that is a mandate for aspirants of T& T Industry: -leadership
-team working
-problem solving
-communication skills, with a strong customer focus;
-IT skills
-ability to research
-presentation skills
-ability to work to deadlines.
The education and training requirements vary based on position and company. Various Courses that you could opt for with their eligibility are: Diploma –Class 10th pass from a recognized board with minimum 40% marks.
Bachelor's Degree: Class 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks. Post-graduation degree: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with at least 45% marks.
Individuals who hold a degree in travel and tourism management may work as travel agents, Travel clerks, Tour guides, Travel guides,Lodging managers, hospitality managers or travel coordinators.
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
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Hi Swami,
Traveling indeed is an adventure on its own and what could be better than being offered a jobs that would include travel as a integral part of the profile. Such careers not only offer lucrative packages and experiences but also keeps you away from the monotony of a desk job.
Please refer to the link for details:
https://www.shiksha.com/7-jobs-that-pay-you-to-travel-across-the-world-article-4224-1
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Hi Swami,
The requirement of certificates/degree or qualification of any sort entirely depends on the profile & industry that you wish to pursue.
The basic eligibility in the tourism industry at large is at least a graduation in any field.
In some cases one needs to have some qualification to be able to fulfill one' job responsibilities and increase chances of selection such as:
-Reservation Agent-needs qualification with knowledge of software
-Chef- needs qualification with knowledge of various kitchen procedures & cooking method etc
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Hi Swami,
Although the syllabus differs in colleges/Institutions and also depends on the specialization or the type of course that you pursue i.e degree, diploma, certificate.
The general outline of the syllabus in travel & tourism: Conceptual Framework of Tourism Tourism Resources of different states of India Tourism Policy, Planning and Development Map work and Tourist Map Designing Tourism Organization:Travel Agency and Tour Operator Computer Application in Tourism and Itinerary designing Tourism Management Tourism Resources of India Tourism Marketing Field study and On Job Training
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To start your career in travel and tourism industry, you have to do some certificate or degree course like BBA in hospitality, travel and tourism. TO be eligible for that you need to have these qulaifications: Class 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks. You could also opt for a diploma,
For Diploma –Class 10th pass from a recognized board with minimum 40% marks. I would suggest you to go for Bachelors ddegree rather than diploma like BBA in hospitality travel and tourism. There are many good college like UTM, YMCA, NITHM ,Surajmal these are good colleges for pursuing this course. UTM has fared better last year in terms of placements.

Dear Avita,
Hi,
Chartered accountants work in all fields of business and finance, including audit, taxation, financial and general management. Some are engaged in public practice work, others work in the private sector and some are employed by government bodies.
work profile in Travel industries is to maintain
1) Accounts Books
2) Taxation
3) Different Forms filing Etc.
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Hi swami,
Travel and tourism industry is one of the leading foreign exchange earners in the Indian economy. It offers employment to millions of people around the world either directly or through many associated service industries.
They are many institutes offering the courses, your choice depends on fee , course duration, placement record, value addition.
Please refer to the link for details of institutes offering :
https://hospitality.shiksha.com/travel-and-tourism-courses-in-india-categorypage-6-86-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
The eligibility depends on the type of course that you wish to pursue , the details of some courses is stated below:
Diploma –Class 10th pass from a recognized board with minimum 40% marks.
Bachelor's Degree: Class 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks. Post-graduation degree: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with at least 45% marks.
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