Course Description:
Designed for students wishing to pursue a career in the travel and tourism industry, as well as those wishing to familiarise themselves with industry basics, this course contains the following modules:
Environment
The business environment of the travel and tourism
industry
Geography in travel planning
Travel formalities
Products
Land transport – Rail
Land transport – Car and Camper
Hotels
Water transport – Ferry
Tour packages
Air transport essentials
Support Services
Customer service
Technology in the travel industry
Air Fares and Ticketing
Air fares and ticketing
Electronic Booking Tool (EBT)
The Galileo GDS, The Amadeus GDS, The Sabre
GDS, The Abacus GDS
Successful students will obtain the IATA/UFTAA International Travel and Tourism advanced Foundation Diploma and will be able to use the letters “DTTF2” (Diploma in Travel and Tourism Foundation) after their name.
Travel agencies that hire employees holding the Foundation Diploma meet one of the requirements towards becoming an IATA accredited agency.
