B.Voc. (Travel and Tourism)

Introduction of the Sector

The Tourism and Hospitality industry, along with the related sectors contributing to it, is expected to grow in leaps and bounds in the coming years. A job in this industry can be highly exciting and adventurous and it pays well too. Though it was slow to take off in this country, the government's initiatives in this field are uncovering a bright future for those who aspire to establish a career in this field. The hospitality industry is one of the key growth drivers among the service sectors in India. The pace of growth and contribution of this sector to the GDP will continue to be substantially higher than other sectors of the economy on the back of huge tourism potential in the country.

Programme Introduction

The B.Voc. (Travel and Tourism) programme is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the tourism system by integrating foundational knowledge with industry-oriented skills. The programme examines the evolution, structure and functioning of the tourism industry, including tourism impact analysis, tourism marketing, tourist behaviour, tourism products, service operations and destination management. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, the programme combines classroom teaching with intensive skill training and industry engagement to develop practical competencies required in travel and tourism management. It also focuses on building professional skills, entrepreneurship and adaptability to meet evolving industry demands. The curriculum addresses foundational and emerging areas such as sustainable and responsible tourism, digital transformation and experiential travel. By fostering innovation, ethical practices and problem-solving abilities, the programme prepares graduates to design, manage and deliver tourism services effectively in a dynamic and globally interconnected environment.

Career Prospects / Job Role

• Hospitality and guest relations executive
• Travel and tourism operations executive
• Destination management executive
• Tourist guide/heritage interpreter
• Event and MICE coordinator
• Airline, airport and cargo operations executive
• Travel journalist / content creator
• Tourism research and analytics
• Tourism consulting and advisory professional
• Sustainable and community-based tourism practitioner
• Cruise, resort and leisure operations executive
• Tourism and hospitality academia
• Entrepreneur in travel and tourism
• Tour manager / tour coordinator
• Government jobs:
• Graduates can pursue diverse roles in the public sector, including positions such as tourism officers,
• programme executives, project associates, destination managers and research assistants across policy,
• planning, promotion, heritage management and tourism development functions in the following
• organizations:
• Ministry of tourism, Government of India
• State tourism departments (various state governments)
• India tourism development corporation
• Ministry of culture, Government of India
• Archaeological survey of India
• District tourism promotion councils and local tourism bodies

Knowledge Provider for Skill Training

• SOTC, Kesari Tours, Travel 29, Thomas Cook, Xpova Destination Pvt. Ltd.

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