Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Full Time Courses
Part Time Courses
The Travel and Tourism sector continues to grow at a rapid pace with the amount of travel undertaken by individuals for both leisure and business purposes continuing to increase. The scope of the Travel and Tourism industry is vast; covering organising business conferences and events to helping people experience their dream holiday.
With low-cost flights making the world one global holiday destination and with everyone seeking to gain maximum enjoyment from their leisure time, there has never been a better time to get involved in this exciting and rewarding sector. An expansion in the short-break market has led to a rise in the number of new hospitality enterprises including health spas and boutique hotels both in the UK and abroad. The sector requires staff with a broad range of knowledge who are flexible to cover this ever expanding area.
Possible careers
- Tour Guide
- Travel Agent
- Cabin Crew
- Holiday Rep
- Tourist Information Assistant
- Event Organisation
With professional tutoring and excellent links with industry, Kidderminster College is arguably the best local education provider for anyone wishing to pursue a career in this field.
Progression
Leaners can progress into employment in the Travel and Tourism sector or to Further and Higher Education, including Higher National Diploma and Degree courses.
Many past learners have achieved excellent careers as tour operators, ground and flight staff for airlines and airports, conference and banqueting staff in major hotel chains, whilst others have gained employment in tourist information centres, theatres, cinemas, museums and art galleries.
