A Tour Operator is responsible for accommodating and designing the holiday itinerary and content needed for the holiday. They sell the package either directly to the consumer or use the services of a travel agent to do so.
Personal Competencies
• You must have networking skills
• You must have leadership and teamwork skills
• You must have problem solving abilities during a tour
• You should possess clear and effective communication with clients, service providers, and team members
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (BBA) in Travel and Tourism Management
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in any subiect and pursue MBA degree in Travel and Tourism Management
OR
Pursue a Diploma course in Travel and Tourism Management
OR
Experience with government license or permission to operate as on individual is the prerequisite
Where will you study?
This is offered by various institutes as Bachelor and Masters Degree Programme.
This list Of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Institute of Hotel Management, across different centers of India
2.BundeIkhand University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
3. Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar,Uttrakhand
4. Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana
5. Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram
6. Central University of Tamil nadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Welcome Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Karnataka
2. Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal
3. Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New Delhi
4. Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune
5. Oberoi Center of Learning and Development, Delhi
6, Amity University, Noida Uttar Pradesh
7. Christ University, Bengaluru
8. Chandigarh University, Mohali, Puniab
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15000-6,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry Of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Travel agencies, tour companies
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own business
Work Environment: You will be working both indoor and outdoor. You are likely to spend time over the phone arranging accommodation, transportation or ticketing options with vendors, such as hotels and airlines. You may travel to different places to evaluate the quality of accommodations or attractions so that you can make appropriate recommendations to customers You are likely to work 6 days a week 9 to 10 hours everyday.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Tour Operator → Tour Manager → Tour Director → Tour Leader → Operations Manager → Product Manager → Tourism Manager
Expected Income
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx. salary of a Tour Operator ranges between INR 8,000-67,750* or more per month.
Sumitra Senapaty is the founder of Women On Wanderlust (WOW) club. She studied Hotel Management from Catering Institute, Delhi and BA from Delhi University. After some years of experience as a hotelier and then freelance writer, She started this club for solo women to travel in groups, prioritizing their safety and security. *
TOUR OPERATOR
NCS Code: NA | TST076• You must have networking skills
• You must have leadership and teamwork skills
• You must have problem solving abilities during a tour
• You should possess clear and effective communication with clients, service providers, and team members
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (BBA) in Travel and Tourism Management
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in any subiect and pursue MBA degree in Travel and Tourism Management
OR
Pursue a Diploma course in Travel and Tourism Management
OR
Experience with government license or permission to operate as on individual is the prerequisite
This is offered by various institutes as Bachelor and Masters Degree Programme.
This list Of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Institute of Hotel Management, across different centers of India
2.BundeIkhand University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
3. Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar,Uttrakhand
4. Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana
5. Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram
6. Central University of Tamil nadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Welcome Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Karnataka
2. Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal
3. Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New Delhi
4. Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune
5. Oberoi Center of Learning and Development, Delhi
6, Amity University, Noida Uttar Pradesh
7. Christ University, Bengaluru
8. Chandigarh University, Mohali, Puniab
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15000-6,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry Of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Travel agencies, tour companies
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own business
Work Environment: You will be working both indoor and outdoor. You are likely to spend time over the phone arranging accommodation, transportation or ticketing options with vendors, such as hotels and airlines. You may travel to different places to evaluate the quality of accommodations or attractions so that you can make appropriate recommendations to customers You are likely to work 6 days a week 9 to 10 hours everyday.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Tour Operator → Tour Manager → Tour Director → Tour Leader → Operations Manager → Product Manager → Tourism Manager
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx. salary of a Tour Operator ranges between INR 8,000-67,750* or more per month.
Source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/tour-operator/india
Experts from the field
Sumitra Senapaty is the founder of Women On Wanderlust (WOW) club. She studied Hotel Management from Catering Institute, Delhi and BA from Delhi University. After some years of experience as a hotelier and then freelance writer, She started this club for solo women to travel in groups, prioritizing their safety and security. *
Source: http://www.thinklink.in/blog/sumitra-senapaty
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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