How can I become a Tour officer/Manager? What kind of starting salary can I expect?

Hi, Tour managers, sometimes known as tour directors, organise and accompany groups of holidaymakers on tours to a variety of the UK and overseas locations. They are responsible for ensuring travel arrangements run as smoothly as possible and provide holidaymakers with practical support throughout their trip. An in-depth knowledge of a particular area or region is essential and tour managers may act as tour guides during the tour. On overseas tours, they use their language skills and knowledge, for example of the culture or history of an area, to ensure the tour goes smoothly and that holidaymakers enjoy themselves. Responsibilities As a tour manager, you'll need to: accompany groups travelling by coach, or in some cases, this may be by car, boat, train or plane welcome groups of holidaymakers at their starting point and announce the details of travel arrangements and stop-over points check tickets and other relevant documents, seat allocations and any special requirements like help with passport and immigration issues. They assist holidaymakers with check-in and settle them into their accommodation. Communicate a range of information on itineraries, destinations & culture. Inform passengers of arrival and departure times at each destination on the itinerary and ensure that all members of the group are back on the coach before departing from each stop. Develop an area of knowledge. Use professional knowledge to answer questions from holidaymakers and to fulfil their expectations of the tour. Make sure all travel arrangements run according to plan and that accommodation, meals and service are satisfactory. Organise entry to attractions and transport, such as car hire. Ensure that the tour is going on smoothly for individual members of the group. Respond to questions and offer help with any problems that arise, ranging from simple matters, such as directing a member of the group to the nearest chemist, to more serious issues, such as tracing lost baggage. Deal with emergencies, such as helping a holidaymaker who is ill or those needing to contact family members urgently. Make contact in advance with places to stay or visit & check details and arrangements. Salary Starting salary for tour managers in full-time employment typically range from INR 15,000 to 20,000 plus board and lodging when on tour. Experienced tour managers can expect to earn between 25K and 30K. Salaries for those at senior level or with extensive experience can be in excess of 30K.

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There are no set requirements. You'll be expected to have a good standard of general education, a friendly personality, and a smart appearance. One also needs an interest in the history and culture of the places you'll be visiting. You could gain experience in the travel industry before moving into tour management, like as a tour guide, resort rep or travel agent. Doing a college course in travel and tourism could also help you get started in this job. One needs foreign language skills if you want to work overseas. Top colleges you can look for Travel and Tourism Course- Kuoni Academy Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management Thomas Cook-Centre of Learning Amity Institute of Travel & Tourism Blue Whale Academy Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Hotel and Tourism Management Studies School of Hotel Management and Tourism National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management Academy of Business Management, Tourism, & Research Garden City College Eligibility- You need to score 60% above in X/XII. It's better to go for Masters after Bachelors. You must maintain good score in Bachelors. You can get Masters through clearing MAT/XAT/CAT/CMAT. Salary- Starter: 16,000 to 19,000 /month Experienced: 20,000 to 25,000/month Highly Experienced: 25,000 to 30,000/month

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Hello, Indians are travelling much more than in the past. This segment of guided tours is expanding at about 15% per annum. There are famous and not so famous travel companies in India offering almost the moon. Then there are young entrepreneurs who desire to break into this club. The requirement was felt by all these travel companies to have a person along with their guests on tour. This person is called tour officer or tour manager or tour leader. Even though, cost for company increases, they felt there were more benefits in the form of satisfied customers who may come again. Those who have done travel and tourism course are fit for this job. In addition, some companies offer walk in jobs also. A young person with pleasant personality, ability not to get disturbed in spite of provocation, sweet tongue, with calm nature and of course with lots of initiatives and go getter attitude are required for this job. The salaries may range from Rs.25, 000 upwards with additional incentives. All in all, it's a great job if one likes travelling, meeting new people & of course seeing new places.

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