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The Tourism industry is considered to be the world’s most lucrative industry.
Globalisation has seen an increase in disposable incomes and today people invest their savings to explore the world around them. Today, Tourism considered a glamorous industry to pursue a career with many fringe incentives and perks luring all to pursue a career in the same.
From Tour Operators and Tour Agents to Ticketing agencies and Language experts it has something to offer to each one of them. This is evident from the fact of the increasing numbers who are pursuing a career in this Industry with the hope of aspiring to make it big. Tourist authorities of individual countries across the World have set up special tourism boards for the promotion of this industry in their countries.
Exclusive holiday packages at attractive discounted rates, Cruise trips at sea and low air-fares are some of the factors contributing towards this booming industry.
The specialised branches of this industry include Ticketing Agencies, Travel Agents, Tour Operators On-board couriers (Guides) and Language experts.
A full time diploma course in Travel and Tourism gives an insight into the geographical knowledge like locations, climate, people and cultures.
Setting up an accredited Travel Agency involves employing skilled personnel from the industry or trainees and approvals from the Travel & Tourism Board of that country.
A Travel agency plays a very important role in organising tours, booking tickets, hotel arrangements, sightseeing passports, visas, traveler’s cheques, foreign currency, modes of transport and knowledge of every destination.
A pleasant personality and a natural ability of relating to people from diverse backgrounds becomes essential to anyone wanting to put their first foot forward in this industry. The scope for growth is immense and the incentives more than make up for the long hours and disgruntled clients one may encounter in this industry. |