Travel, Tourism & Ticketing

 

The tremendous trade of Travel Tourism & Ticketing has hit an all-time high, the world over. In India, it has become a highly competitive and money-generating Industry. Our country is rich in monuments and natural treasures, to attract tourists from everywhere.The varied geo-cultural topography,helps in catering to all types of travellers. The Industry does not require only Ticketing Officers, Tour Operators but many skilled professionals ,in other areas. The Department began its' journey in the year 1980,with a One-yr diploma programme.In the year 1991,the Two-yrs diploma was launched and was followed by a successful Three-yrs diploma ,in 1995.      The One-yr diploma deals with the domestic aspects of Tourism. In the second-year, we focus upon International Travel. The Third Year is designed for enterprising students, who want to open their own Agency or work as an Industry Specialist. If you google 'India Travel Tourism', you will find a book on Journeys, by a Faculty Member. This is mentioned here, because we want to impress upon you the fact, that our teachers edify both a professional and esoteric joy, for their field.        We are also happy to mention that Campus recruitment is a salient feature of the Department. In addition, we find with pride that the Airlines and Hotelier Industry, routinely employ our students. This is mainly due to the diverse and multiple skills, taught. If you like the idea of a quality profession(whether as an armchair traveller or otherwise),alongwith offering specialized services to people, this is the Vocation for you !

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Our Deparment is oriented towards providing professional competence.We kit them to become : • Ticketing Operator • Tourist Agent / Guide • Script Writer / Travel Journalist • Travel Desk Officer • Travel Coordinator • Agency Manager

Curriculum

 

ONE YEAR	FIRST YEAR	SECOND YEAR	THIRD YEAR
Air Travel & Ticketing	Domestic Ticketing	International Ticketing	Travel Agency Operation
Destination India	Destination India	World Destination	Foreign Language
Tourism Organisation	Tour Operation	Tourism Organisation	Sales Promotion
Marketing Research	Business Correspondence	Marketing & Management	Computer Applications
Research work in Tourism Industry	Research work in Tourism Industry	Research Work in Tourism Industry	Research Work in Tourism Industry
Industrial Training	Industrial Training	Industrial Training	Industrial Training
Emporiatrics		Emporiatrics

Subject Details

DOMESTIC TICKETING : Covers all aspects related to flying within the Country. It deals with reservations, flight information, fare calculations and issuance of Tickets. The Students are also taught about the various discounts and special fares available.
INTERNATIONAL TICKETING : Deals with travel formalities required in moving from one country to another. It covers Fare Calculations and usage of various manuals.
DESTINATION INDIA : As the name suggests this deals totally with India, including the regional and cultural aspects. It enlightens an Individual to become successful Tour Operators, Travel escorts or Information Personnel.
WORLD DESTINATION : Deals with major Tourist attractions across the Globe. It imparts knowledge on all five A’s of a Destination: Attraction, Accommodation, Accessibility, Amenities and activities.
BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE : Covers all commercial correspondence necessary in the Travel Industry.
MARKETING RESEARCH : Forms the basis of Planning and Management in the Tourism Industry.
SALES PROMOTION:Help us in achieving sales target and efficient implementation of policies. It also leads to enhancing Business Skills among Students.
TOUR OPERATION : Deals with handling of Tours. It imparts detailed knowledge of itinerary planning, Costing and Reservation etc.
TOURISM ORGANISATION : Covers all the basic concepts of Tourism. It deals with organisations promoting Tourism and role of Travel Agents. How to open your own Agency is also Explained.
TRAVEL AGENCY OPERATION : The study of the functioning of an Agency. It highlights the sources of income and handling of Clients.
TRANSPORT & ACCOMMODATION SYSTEM WITHIN INDIA: Imparts knowledge on various modes of transport and major Hotel Chains in India.
TRANSPORT & ACCOMMODATION : Covers major modes of Transport with case studies on Euro-rail etc. It also deals with classification and categorisation of Hotel.
TRANSPORT & ACCOMMODATION SYSTEM IN THE WORLD : Deals with the two significant hubs of Travel available across the Globe.
EMPORIATRICS : Health aspects include specific Travel Risks, their Management and Vaccination Schedules and First Aid.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE :Tourism Industry requires interaction with tourists from all over the world. This subject develops the Communication Skills.
MARKETING MANAGEMENT : Deals with Tourism Marketing and successful management of various operations in the Industry.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: In the present era of Information Technology, usage of Computers is widespread in every sphere of life. This subject deals with Computer Applications in Travel Industry.
RESEARCH WORK IN TOURISM INDUSTRY: Students have to prepare a thesis on any Indian/Foreign destination or their cultural aspects. Field surveys are also conducted to enable them to study the Travel Trends.
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING: The Students go for training to various professional organisations as part of the Curriculum. This gives them an insight into the travel trade and a first hand experience of the industry.