Tourism school training courses in Cedar Rapids, IA (public, in-house or online)

Technology has spurred the need for individuals working in the travel industry to have increased knowledge. As options for travel and travel planning continue to increase, more and more people rely on travel specialists for their needs. Our Travel and Tourism program is designed to give you the knowledge and working skills needed for a career in the travel industry.

Come see why Hamilton College’s Travel and Tourism program is a solid career choice. Our courses provide a comprehensi...

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This industry-leading program prepares students for the Institute of Certified Travel Agents TAP Certification. Students learn the basic skills needed to operate a computer reservation system. The online program consists of two modules including your choice of SABRE, WORLDSPAN, APOLLO OR AMADEUS GDS systems. All materials are included.

200 hours.

If you love to travel and enjoy working with individuals, tour directing, tour guiding, and cruise hosting may be the career for you! As a professional tour director or tour guide, you’re hired by tour operators, destination management companies, and incentive houses to escort groups on local programs, domestic tours, international tours, and cruises. You may be on an African safari one week and cruising the Seven Seas the next, earning as much as $1900 per week. If you prefer local work, t...

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Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associate of Arts degree with a range of concentrations in business, criminal justice, education, health and human services, information technology, and more. The curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as...

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This course explores the impact of information and communications technology on the structure and operations of the hospitality, travel, and tourism industry. It covers topics dealing with the interaction between consumers, intermediaries, operatives, and management through rapidly changing technologies. Effects on service quality, productivity, efficiency, and profitability will be examined.
Topics and Objectives
Career Opportunities in Hospitality
Describe the role of information tec...

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