WHAT IS TOURISM MANAGEMENT?

Tourism Management explores the fundamental business management aspects of tourism including law, management, human resource management, marketing, finance, and shows how the industry is structured. This course is a high quality programme that provides students with a strong foundation in the field of tourist management and essential business skills and is ideal for managers who are working or wishing to work in the tourism industry.

Although this programme touches on the marketing aspects involved in tourism, its main focus is on the business and managerial skills needed when working within the tourism industry. One part of the programme deals with the aspects that are directly linked to tourism, for instance visitor attractions, travel arrangements, accommodations and other ways of entertaining tourists. The other part deals with the administrative side of starting one’s own business within the tourism industry, for instance how to finance your enterprise, what laws and regulations are applicable and how to manage human resources.

COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY

• Tactics for Winning.
• The tourism industry.
• Managing visitor attractions.
• Managing transport for the tourist.
• Managing accommodation for the tourist.
• Managing a tourism business.
• Managing human resources in tourism.
• Managing finance for tourism.
• Tourism business and the law.
• Managing impacts of tourism.
• Marketing a tourism business.

ASSESSMENT AND AWARD

You will be required to complete a case study and activities after each chapter. You will submit two assignments to determine competency. Once you have successfully completed the necessary assignments prescribed by College SA, you will be awarded Certificate in Tourism Management.

WHY SHOULD I STUDY TOURISM MANAGEMENT?

A career in tourism is a very interesting occupation and it offers countless entrepreneurial opportunities. Whether you want to start big or small, it all begins with a good idea and a “sellable product” – something that tourists would value and pay money to experience. All you need to know is how to market it well, and the rest would fall into place.

If you’re not interested in starting your own business but rather entering the South African tourism industry in general, a tourism qualification could land you a great position at an established enterprise. The need for competent managers is always increasing, as each business needs someone that coordinates matters and ensures that things run smoothly. The tourism industry is also becoming more and more competitive, so businesses are constantly on the lookout for creative marketers to “sell” their product, service, attractions, etc.

If you enjoy challenges and would like to work in an interesting environment, enrol for the Tourism Management course today!

IS THE TOURISM MANAGEMENT COURSE THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU?

Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if the Tourism Management course is the right course for you. Answer either YES or NO.
1.    Are you a manager in the tourism industry or aspiring to become one?
2.    Are you interested in managing impacts of tourism?
3.    Would you like to work in an interesting and very exciting environment?
4.    Would you consider yourself to be outgoing and a people’s person?
5.    Do you want to ensure that tourists have a great experience and return home with happy memories?
6.    Do you need a Certificate to certify that you are a competent and qualified Tourism Manager?
7.    Are you considering starting your own business within the hospitality industry?
8.    Are you motivated and able to adapt to changing circumstances?

If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then the Tourism Management course is the RIGHT course for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!


Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step.


If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the Form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you. Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars and they can help you determine which is the right course for you.

OTHER COURSES YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN:

• Certificate in Tourism Marketing
• Certificate in Events Management
• Certificate in Wedding Planning
• Certificate in Digital Photography
• Skills Foundation Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
• Skills Proficiency Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (includes Foundation Level)
• Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (includes Foundation and Proficiency Levels)

Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses.

INTERESTED? WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?

If you would like to find out more about the Tourism Management Qualification, fill in this short Form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and provide you with all the information you need.

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