Travel & Tourism Programs in Canada

Travel College Canada & Travel Training Career Centre Ltd:
Established in 1980, Travel College Canada (Travel Training Career Centre Ltd.), is one of Canada's oldest and most successful educational institutions at post-secondary level. The school, in downtown Toronto, Ontario has an excellent reputation for providing quality training programs and exceptional student support services in the fields of international travel and tourism. An extensive network of employment partners results in consistently high graduate employment rates.

International Tourism Management Diploma Program:

Travel & Tourism Fundamentals:

The student will learn all aspects of:
- Intro to Leisure (Vacation) and Corporate (Business) Travel
- Assessing client needs, and researching the best product within budget
- Where, When and How to Make Bookings
- Understanding and explaining industry codes, terms and definitions to clients

Travel & Tourism Essentials:

The student will learn all aspects of:
- Types of Accommodations (Major Hotels and Resorts) Worldwide
- Organized or Escorted Tours
- Cruises (including the latest River Cruises) and other Sea Transportation
- Rail Travel including Special Rail Journeys Around the World
- Recommending, Selling and Booking the right travel products for the right client including applicable travel insurance
- TICO:Travel Industry Council of Ontario
- Travel Industry Act

Tourism Geography (Global Overview and Travel Documentation)

The student will study:
- Introduction to the World
- Time Zones and International Date Lines
- World Highlights
- Travel Documentation and Entry Requirements
- Departure Taxes
- Import and Export Restrictions

World Destinations North and South America

The student will study:
- Countries, Provinces, States, Capitals and Cities
- Caribbean Countries and Major Tourist sites
- Tourist attractions
- Climate and best time of year to travel
- General security policy and procedures

World Destinations Europe and Africa

The student will study
- Tourist Attractions
- Western, Northern, Central and Southern Europe Countries and Cities
- Continent of Africa
- Official Carriers, Languages and Government
- Climate and best time of year to travel
- General security policy and procedures

World Destinations Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

The student will study:
- Tourist Attractions and Social Customs
- Middle, South, East and Far Asia
- South Pacific Islands
- Australia and New Zeland
- Official Carriers, Languages and Government
- Climate and best time of year to travel
- General security policy and procedures

Sales Development & Customer Care

The student will learn:
- How to sell and provide excellence in customer care
- Professional telephone skills
- To develop more self-confidence
- Great public speaking techniqiues
- How to manage travelers with special needs
- “Niche” or specialty travel markets e.g. Adventure; cruises; luxury; spas/wellness; weddings & honeymoons; special interest and group travel

Airline Industry, Fares & Ticketing (Domestic)

The student will study:
- How to arrange flight itineraries for travel within Canada
- Understand and apply Domestic fares, taxes, rules and regulations
- E-Ticketing
- Country, City and Airport Codes
- Be knowledgeable on general security policies and procedures

Airline Industry, Fares & Ticketing (Transborder)

The student will study:
- How to arrange flight itineraries for travel between Canada and other countries
- Types of fares and carrier services
- E-ticketing
- Understand and apply fares, taxes, rules and regulations
- Country, City and Airport Codes
- Be knowledgeable on general security policies and procedures

GDS (Global Distribution System) also known as CRS (Computer Reservations System):

Currently training is provided on two widely used airline/travel agency reservation systems. APOLLO™ /Galileo International Inc. ™ and ™ SABRE™ Inc.

International Tourism Management Course:
This program includes the above course plus an additional 4 Business Management courses which are listed below.

- How to Start a Small Business
The student will learn about types of businesses, licensing, registration, bonding and insurance; possible areas of specialty (niche markets e.g. Adventure travel, luxury, cruises, weddings, honeymoons, spas/wellness etc). Writing a Business Plan is a major assignment.

- Financial Matters (Management)
The student will learn about the accounting cycle including the flow of monies, and the importance of budgeting, planning and financial forecasting

- Marketing, Advertising & Sales (Plans and Budgets)
The student will learn various ways of promoting products and services and the importance of preparing Plans and Budgets to ensure success

- Human Resources Management
The student will learn about employment and labour laws; employer/ee liabilities and rights; employment contracts; how to search, interview and hire the best; and how to determine and write job descriptions

Certificate Courses:
Short courses are also ideal for International Students with limited time remaining on their visa or Study Permit. Certificates are issued upon completion, and tuition is tax deductible.

- Hospitality - Front Desk Agent Program & Reservations Training
- Learn to be a Tour Guide
- Sales Development & Customer Care