Travel and Tourism Module 1
Taking Off In Travel:
· Career opportunities and jobs in the travel industry
· Taking off into the air, by car, or by rail
· Taking off to the hotel industry
· Taking off on a tour or on a cruise
· Corporate group travel
· Incentive travel
· International versus domestic travel
· Possible careers in other travel products
· How to create a PNR
· Booking and pricing the itinerary
· Travel codes and world time zones
Travel and Tourism Module 2
Leisure Travel:
· Travel planning and booking trends
· Targeting the traveler
· Leisure destinations and destination cycles
· The cruise market
· Cruise guides and references
· Selling the cruise
· The tour market
· Types of tours and tour operators
· Tour associations and regulators
· Hotels, cars, and rail
· Leisure products and services
· Ecotourism
· Adventure travel
· Travel insurance
Travel and Tourism Module 3
Fares and Ticketing:
· An overview of fares
· Discount fares and fare basis codes
· Interpreting fare and rule displays
· Constructed fares
· Interpreting taxes and fees
· Domestic airline ticketing
· Methods of payment, refunds and exchanges
· International fares overview
· Routing-based fares and mileage fares
· International ticketing
Travel and Tourism Module 4
Geography For The Travel Professional:
· Introduction to destination geography
· The United States
· Canada, Bermuda, the West Indies
· Mexico and Central America
· South America and Antarctica
· The British Isles and Northern Europe
· Eastern Europe
· Southern Europe
· Africa and the Middle East
· India and Southeast Asia
· East Asia and the Pacific
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be given the opportunity to write the following certification tests:
"Geography for the Travel Professional Test"; success on this test provides you with an ICTA certificate which can be valuable in the job search process.
"Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP) Test"; success on this test provides you with entry level certification in the travel industry. This ICTA certificate is of great value in the job search process
*** All ICTA tests can now be taken online!! *** |
We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the material is presented may vary.
This program is specifically designed to serve as an introduction or enhancement of the theoretical knowledge required for the vocational application of this subject. It is intended to help individuals in the furtherance of their vocational training and is not intended as a substitute for licensing or certification requirements, which may include an apprenticeship or additional training, as required by law.
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| "This was a great program because I was able to work at home while on my maternity leave. Before, I never had the time to go back to school. This program worked out great." — T.H. - Prince Edward Island |
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| "You helped me make my dream come true. I always wanted a diploma in Travel & Tourism." — F.V. - Georgia |
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