Semester-wise syllabus for a Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management 

Semester 1: Fundamentals of Travel & Tourism

1. Introduction to Tourism Industry

   • Types of tourism (Leisure, Business, Eco, Adventure)

   • Tourism sectors (Transportation, Accommodation, Attractions)

2. Travel Geography

   • Major global destinations, tourist circuits

   • Climate impact on tourism

3. Tourism Products & Services

   • Package tours, cruises, special interest tourism

4. Customer Service in Tourism

   • Handling complaints, cultural sensitivity

5. Computer Applications in Tourism

   • GDS Training (Amadeus, Galileo basics)

   • MS Office for itineraries

6. Practical

   • Field trip to local tourist attraction

Semester 2: Operations & Marketing

1. Travel Agency Operations

   • Ticketing (IATA codes), visa processes

   • Travel insurance

2. Tour Planning & Costing

   • Creating tour packages, pricing strategies

3. Tourism Marketing

   • Digital marketing for tourism, social media strategies

4. Event Management

   • MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions)

5. Sustainable Tourism

   • Ecotourism principles, responsible travel

6. Internship

   • 4-6 weeks at travel agency/hotel/tour operator

Semester 3 

1. Airline Management

   • Airport operations, revenue management

2. Hotel Operations

   • Front office, housekeeping basics

3. Tourism Laws & Regulations

   • Regulatory bodies (ICAO, IATA, MOT)

4. Entrepreneurship in Tourism

   • Starting travel business

5. Cultural Heritage Tourism

   • UNESCO sites management

Semester 4: Specialization & Industry Exposure

1. Crisis Management

   • Handling emergencies (natural disasters, pandemics)

2. Tourism Technology

   • AI in travel, virtual tours

3. Foreign Language (French/Spanish/Japanese)

4. Major Project

   • Business plan for travel startup

5. Industrial Training

   • 3-month internship with reputed travel company

Key Practical Components:

✔️ GDS Certification (Amadeus/Sabre)
✔️ First Aid Training
✔️ Familiarization Tours (Airport visits, hotel inspections)