Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
A three-year diploma covering aviation, ticketing, hospitality and global tour operations.
Description
The Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management is a three-year polytechnic programme that trains students in aviation, ticketing, hospitality, tour operations and global travel management. It is ideal for students who want to enter the fast-growing travel and tourism industry early.
Students learn travel geography, airline ticketing (IATA / GDS systems), tour packaging, hospitality management, customer service and digital booking platforms. The course combines classroom learning with internships at travel agencies, airlines and tour operators.
Graduates work as travel consultants, ticketing executives, tour coordinators, cabin crew (after additional training) and operations executives in travel agencies, airlines, hotels and tour companies. The sector offers global exposure and the option to start an independent travel business.
Entrance Exams
State Polytechnic Entrance Exams
Respective state technical education boards
Admission via state polytechnic entrance tests based on Class 10 marks; some institutes offer direct admission.
IATA Foundation Course (certification)
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Many students pursue the IATA Foundation certification alongside or after the diploma for airline and ticketing roles.
Direct / Merit-based Admission
Private travel & tourism institutes
Several private institutes offer admission on the basis of Class 10 marks and a personal interview.
Job Roles
Travel Consultant
Plans and books travel itineraries, flights and holidays for clients.
Ticketing / Reservation Executive
Handles airline reservations and ticketing using GDS systems like Amadeus and Galileo.
Tour Coordinator / Operations Executive
Organises and manages group tours, logistics and vendor coordination.
Cabin Crew / Ground Staff (after training)
Serves passengers on flights or manages check-in and boarding at airports.
Salary
Fresher (0–2 yrs)
Airlines and international travel firms pay at the higher end.
Mid-level (3–6 yrs)
IATA-certified consultants and tour managers earn more.
Senior (7+ yrs / Travel Agency Manager)
Agency managers and independent travel business owners earn significantly more.
Top Colleges / Institutes
- State polytechnics offering travel & tourism diplomas
- IATA-affiliated training centres
- Kuoni Academy (travel & tourism programmes)
- Bird Academy, New Delhi
- Private travel & tourism institutes (state-wise)