Tourism and Travel
Would you like to help others explore the world? Students enrolled in the Tourism and Travel program at Eastern College will graduate with a solid understanding of the tourism industry, upgraded computer skills, and three industry specific certificates. From there, you’ll take a closer look at the specifics of the retail travel business including transportation modes, booking fares, and managing travel details to ensure your clients have the trip of a lifetime.
Program Length: 48 Weeks
Campus Locations: Halifax
Testimonial
After travelling for a year straight out of high school, I knew I wanted to choose a career in the travel industry. Eastern College had an awesome Travel, Tourism and Hospitality program that I decided to enroll in. Since completing the program, I now get up every day to go to a job that I love!<
Course Highlights
Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council Service Excellence Certificates:
- Service Excellence in the Global Village
- SuperHost Atlantic – Expect Excellence
- Basics.fst Food Safety
- Serve Right - It's Just Good Business Responsible Beverage Service
- Tourism WHMIS
emerit National Certificate:
- Tourism Essentials
emerit National Occupational Knowledge Certificate:
- Travel Counsellor
Student Success Strategies
Software Lab
Introduction to the Tourism Industry
Tourism Economics and Marketing
Tourism Law
Tourism WHMIS
Office Systems
Sales and Service
Provincial Tourism
Transportation and Travel Services
Professionalism in Travel and Transportation Services
Office Operations
Sales and Customer Service
Travel Technology Essentials
Travel Products I: The Research Process
Travel Products II: Travel Generators
Travel Products III: Air Transportation
Travel Products IV: Surface Transportation
Travel Products V: Cruising
Booking and Ticketing Basics
Planning Travel Services Packages
Career Planning and Preparation Part I
Career Planning and Preparation Part II
Field Placement
Potential Careers
- Travel Counselor
- Reservation Sales Agent
- Local Tour Guide
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