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overview<br />
Travel <strong>and</strong> Tourism consists of many different<br />
industries, all combining to create vibrant <strong>and</strong><br />
exciting careers. Hotels, transportation, recreational<br />
parks <strong>and</strong> restaurants are just a few of the different<br />
areas that use the services of <strong>travel</strong> <strong>and</strong> tourism<br />
specialists. Global <strong>business</strong>es rely on international<br />
<strong>travel</strong> <strong>and</strong> many individuals live for their vacations.<br />
A role in <strong>travel</strong> will require you to consult with your<br />
clients to help them design the perfect trip, whether<br />
it is for <strong>business</strong> or pleasure – choosing destinations,<br />
purchasing tickets, making hotel/car rental reservations<br />
<strong>and</strong> advising on tours <strong>and</strong> recreational activities.<br />
industrY <strong>and</strong> Jobs<br />
A career in <strong>travel</strong> <strong>and</strong> tourism is ideal for those who<br />
enjoy working with people as it focuses on working<br />
with clients to help them design the perfect trip for<br />
their needs. Work in tourism assists clients to choose<br />
a destination, purchase tickets <strong>and</strong> make hotel or car<br />
rental reservations.<br />
Career opportunities include Operations Manager,<br />
Inbound Groups Manager, Reservations Manager<br />
<strong>and</strong> Retail Travel Agency Manager.<br />
proFessional recognition<br />
The Galileo Desktop Certificate (Fares <strong>and</strong> Ticketing),<br />
Galileo Cross-Check Travel (Client Database<br />
<strong>and</strong> Accounting) are both industry recognised<br />
certificates that are important for employment<br />
in this field. These qualifications are included<br />
in the Martin College Diploma of Tourism course.<br />
degree transFer<br />
Up to 1 year credit transfer<br />
to Bond University, Bachelor<br />
of Tourism Management.<br />
Up to 1 year credit transfer<br />
to Raffles College of Design <strong>and</strong><br />
Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce.<br />
Up to 1 year credit transfer<br />
to University of Southern Queensl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
Bachelor of Business.<br />
Up to 1 year credit transfer to<br />
CQUniversity, Bachelor of Business.<br />
> martincollege.edu.au/tourism<br />
in december 2010<br />
elizabeth paceY<br />
won the <strong>travel</strong>port<br />
instructor oF the Year<br />
award. elizabeth’s<br />
students nominated<br />
her For this prestigious<br />
award, praising her<br />
“exceptional industrY<br />
knowledge” <strong>and</strong><br />
“the genuine care<br />
<strong>and</strong> patience she<br />
has For her students.”<br />
Elizabeth Pacey<br />
Travel <strong>and</strong> Tourism Teacher<br />
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