Travel Consultant (QP: THC/Q4404)

Sector:

Tourism and Hospitality

Industry Highlights:

Workforce demand within the hospitality sector in India is projected at: 28 lakhs for restaurants, 41 lakhs for hotels, 3 lakhs for the travel trade segment, and 27 lakhs for the tourism sector, by the year 2022. The travel and tourism sector has been forecasted to rise at a growth rate of 12 per cent over the next decade.

Course Highlights:

The course shall equip the successful trainees with requisite skills and knowledge to prepare and organize holiday tours for inbound, outbound and domestic travel. On completion of the course, the successful trainees shall be proficient on appreciating customer requirements, identifying travel destination options for customers, preparing appropriate itinerary, coordinating with different segment wings, monitoring tour activities and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Desirable Personal Traits:

• Strong inter-personal skills
• Action-oriented and problem-solving abilities
• Good communication skills

Career Options:

Job Prospects:Travel consultant

Internship:

150 hours of Internship with leading tour and travel operators in the tourism industry

Assessment and Certification:

Continuous assessment is carried out by the Training Service Provider and final assessment by an independent assessor, assigned by the Sector Skill Council. Certificate will be issued by Government of Kerala and the Sector Skill Council, to successful trainees.

Eligibility:

• Students enrolled in Plus One in any stream;/Students enrolled in 1st year of Bachelor’s Degree course in any stream;
• Students who have successfully completed ‘Aptitude Test’ and ‘Personal Interview

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