What should I do for a career in travel and tourism?

You can join an undergraduate course right after completing class 12. The Ministry of Tourism, government. Of India approved post-graduation degree in this field is a two-year full time programme which gets you an MTA degree, a Master of Tourism Administration. Certain universities such as the Indian Institution of Tourism and Travel offer this degree. A post graduate degree can be helpful in getting into Positions as managers or in administration need a post graduate degree. Skills required could include knowledge of Computer reservation systems (CRS- Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre & Abacus), Air fares and ticketing skills, Language skills, Selling skills, experience of handling money & foreign currencies, Customer service, Travel agency management and travel & tourism geography knowledge. A strong knowledge in history, geography, art and architecture of India are preferred. Employees in this industry need to be skilled, confident, well-groomed, should be able to handle people very well, and possess good interpersonal skills.

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