Managing the Travel Business

Learn the essential skills required to manage, grow, and succeed in the competitive global travel and tourism business environment.

Managing the Travel Business Diploma

A comprehensive management program for travel professionals seeking leadership roles or entrepreneurship in the travel & tourism sector.

This program focuses on business strategy, operations, marketing, and financial management for travel agencies and tour companies. It is designed to develop strong managerial thinking, commercial awareness, and the skills required to successfully run and grow a travel business.

  • ✓ Increase your opportunity for career advancement
  • ✓ Become entrepreneurial and creative
  • ✓ Open your own travel agency or tour company
  • ✓ Grow your business and increase profitability

Quick Course Snapshot

🕒 Duration
120 Hours / 3 Months
🎓 Award
IATA Certificate of Completion
📡 Delivery
Online/Offline
📝 Assessment
Online Exam (OERS)

Learning Outcomes

  • Increase your opportunity for career advancement
  • Develop entrepreneurial and creative thinking
  • Gain the knowledge required to open your own travel agency or tour company
  • Understand how to grow your business and improve profitability

Eligibility Criteria

  • Current travel consultants seeking advancement
  • Travel agency supervisors and mid-level managers
  • Back-office personnel in travel and tourism companies
  • Aspiring travel agency or tour company owners
  • Professionals with 1+ years of experience in the travel industry

Certification Details

  • Award: IATA Certificate of Completion
  • Exam: 80 multiple-choice questions (closed book)
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Passing Grade: 60% (Distinction: 85%)
  • Attempts: Maximum 2
  • Format: Online supervised exam (OERS)

Key Advantages

  • Industry-recognized management credential
  • Practical business skills for travel agency operations
  • Entrepreneurial toolkit for starting your own business
  • Enhanced credibility for career advancement
  • Networking opportunities with industry professionals
  • Flexible learning options

Career Opportunities After the Diploma

  • Travel Agency Manager / Owner
  • Tour Operations Manager
  • Corporate Travel Manager
  • Travel Business Development Manager
  • Tourism Product Manager
  • Agency Supervisor / Team Lead
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