BA Travel and Tourism

Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Tourism

BA Travel and Tourism or Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Tourism is an Under-Graduate Travel and Tourism course. Travel and Tourism is the aggregation of all the leisure, comfort, and business travel products and activities provided by suppliers, including airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, cruise lines, travel agencies, tour operators, gaming casinos, restaurants, railways, motor coaches, and theme parks.

The course in Travel and Tourism comprises chiefly fundamentals, history, business statistics, aviation management, and business regulatory framework of tourism. The curriculum of the Travel and Tourism course is divided into six semesters and the duration of the course is three years and may be provided by certain institutes on a part-time basis as well. The importance of the Bachelor of Arts degree course in Travel and Tourism is widespread both in India and outside it.

BA Travel and Tourism Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates must have passed their 12th examination or that of any other University or Board of Examinations in any state recognized as equivalent to the Higher Secondary Board 
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 40% aggregate marks at their Intermediate level.
• SC, ST, OBC, and other eligible communities shall be given relaxation as per University rules.

BA Travel and Tourism Syllabus

Syllabus of Travel and Tourism course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BA Travel and Tourism Colleges

• University of Calicut, Calicut
• Kakatiya University, Warangal
• Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai

BA Travel and Tourism Course Suitability

• The course is suitable for those who understand international tourism, awareness of the dynamic nature of tourism in modern society, have an understanding of products, structures, and operations within the tourism industry, insight into the nature and characteristics of tourists.
• Candidates having knowledge of activity in the private sector including tour operators, airlines, and hotels as well as knowledge of the public and not-for-profit sectors including tourist boards, and the ability to analyze tourism in the communities it affects are suitable.

How is the BA Travel and Tourism Course Beneficial?

• Candidates can find jobs in services such as retail travel, currency exchange, tour operators and tourist boards, and passenger transport including coach, aviation, rail, and waterways.
• Other areas of jobs for them are museums, theme parks, zoos, heritage sites, conferences and events, and accommodation services, including hotels and holiday parks. Relevant postgraduate study in this field includes courses with an emphasis on management skills, particularly in areas such as hospitality, heritage, and sustainability.
• Postgraduate courses in specialist areas such as ecotourism or rural development may also be helpful. Therefore, it is beneficial in the education field.

BA Travel and Tourism Employment Areas

• Airlines
• Colleges & Universities
• Hotels & Restaurants
• Railways
• Tourism Companies
• Travel Insurance Companies

BA Travel and Tourism Job Types

• Assistant Sales Manager
• Customer Relationship Manager
• Market Manager
• Outbound Tour Executive
• Sales Representative
• Sr. Operations Executive
• Travel Consultant
• Tele Marketing Executive
• Travel and Tourism Manager

Advanced Course in BA Travel and Tourism

• MBA Travel & Tourism