Diploma in tourism, travel agency management

The tourist industry is becoming increasingly important in countries all over the world; and the 'tourism income' earned contributes greatly to each country's balance of payments.

But for economies and people to benefit fully, tourism development must be planned and controlled. It must be sold to tourists.

Travel agencies are an important link between tourism and the travel packages on offer and the travellers. To be profitable they must be efficient and well-managed, with knowledgeable staff.

A diploma course is being launched in Tourism and Travel Agency Management, starting in January. The programme covers topics such as the structure of the tourist industry, economic and social consequences of tourism, tourism markets, tour operators, logistics, organising tours, transport, accommodation, catering arrangements and meeting of standards.

Lectures will also be held on the establishment of an agency operation, marketing and promotion. Other topics will be covered too.

The course comprises 15 two-hour sessions. The participant is expected to cover a lot of ground work through assignments and course work.

On successfully completing this career development programme, the participant would have followed a professional programme of study with an accredited college and a well known local training establishment.

A diploma in tourism and travel agency management will be awarded on successful completion of the programme, which is also leads to qualification for an international honours graduate diploma in hospitality management.

This course is being organised by Future Focus which offers a whole range of diploma programmes.

For more information visit www. futurefocus.com.mt or call 2123-2556 or 2123-5880. Alternatively e-mail Maria Zammit at info@futurefocus.com.mt