Becoming a travel agent without experience is possible, but we highly recommend getting a travel and tourism diploma. The curriculum of such courses is designed to train individuals to work in the travel industry. It helps you develop all the skills required to succeed as a travel agent.
A travel and tourism diploma will give you detailed knowledge of the travel industry along with practical training so you are prepared to deal with any business situation. So, if you are ready to explore travel courses, we got you covered.
Riya Institute of Hospitality offers two excellent travel courses that are specifically developed for individuals who are looking to start a travel and tourism industry career. Keep reading to find out more.
Global Tourism Management + IATA
Riya Institute’s flagship course, Global Tourism Management + IATA is a 12-month travel and tourism diploma. It has all the essential modules, right from product knowledge to sales, marketing and technical skills.
Course structure:
- Foundation on Fares and Ticketing – Foundation of IATA, international fares, reservations and ticketing systems
- Destination Specialisation – World geography and planning an itinerary
- Hospitality Industry – Functioning of the hospitality industry
- Tourism Visa – Visa requirements, application process, visa processing
- Travel Forex – Learn how to acquire Forex for travel
- Travel Insurance – Various insurance policies and their benefits for travellers
5 essential certifications offered:
- Global Tourism Management Certification by Riya Institute of Hospitality
- IATA Foundation Certification from Montreal, Canada
- GDS Certification from Amadeus and Galileo
- On-Job Training and Internship Certificate
- ABU DHABI SPECIALIST Program from Abu Dhabi Tourism Board & Riya Institute of Hospitality
Exclusive benefits:
- Placement assistance
- On-job training
- Industrial visits
- Financial assistance
- Online-offline study model
IATA Foundation Diploma in Travel & Tourism with GDS Amadeus
Getting an IATA certification is mandatory for travel agents issuing flight tickets. Riya Institute of Hospitality offers an IATA course of 6 months. Along with the IATA curriculum, it covers the following:
- Airfares and Ticketing
- Functionality of the GDS Amadeus System
- Geography and Industry Codes
- Travel Documents and the Airline Passenger Experience
- Air Transport Products and Services
- Rail, Hotel, Car Rental, Cruise and Tour Products
- Working Environment for Travel Professionals
- Customer Service Principles
We hope you found this article helpful. A travel and tourism diploma will set a strong base for your career as a travel agent. With the help of a travel course, you can manage and grow your travel business better. Visit Riya Connect, a platform built exclusively for our travel agents to start your travel business.
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