Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality

Diploma of Applied Arts

Duration: 5 semesters plus 8 week work term

Program Description

The Travel, Tourism and Hospitality program will immerse students into one of the most dynamic fast-paced industries on the globe. This CITC (Canadian Institute of Travel Counselors) Level II endorsed program prepares students to work in various sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Students prepare to become professional travel counsellors while being exposed to tourist activities and opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industry. The program provides exposure to all aspects of the industry including reservations, hotels, bed and breakfasts, marketing, etc. Students will participate in the CITC Knowledge Exam to begin the process of industry recognition early in their career. This industry standard examination is separate from course examinations required for the Diploma of Applied Arts from Academy Canada.

Program Courses

• COFR Conversational French
• ITHO Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
• KEBO Keyboarding I, II, III, IV, V
• TPCO Tour Planning and Conducting
• FHMA Facility and Hospitality Management
• BUFU Business Fundamentals
• CT01 Communications Technology and the Internet
• BEBK Bed and Breakfast Operations
• MSEP Meeting and Special Events Planning
• HURE Human Relations
• STSU Student Success
• TISE Tourism Information Services
• RFTK Reservations,Fares and Ticketing (includes international)
• APLO Automation - Apollo
• WOD1 World Destinations I
• WOD2 World Destinations II
• PTCO Professional Travel Counselling
• CSGE Communication Skills
• NEDE Newfoundland and Labrador Destinations
• HFOP Hotel Front Office Procedures
• SPNT Special Needs Traveler
• THMK Tourism/Hospitality/Marketing
• CSSE Customer Sales and Service
• WP01 Word Processing
• RFSM Restaurant and Food Service Management
• ACMA Marine Transportation
• ACLE Legal Guidelines
• WHMIS
• Back Injury Prevention
• Standard First Aid
• Super Host Atlantic
• Tourism Public Policy Seminar
• Tourism Industry Forum
• Responsible Alcohol Service
• Work Term

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality program, which includes a work term, graduates are qualified to work in a variety of travel, tourism and hospitality related occupations and are well prepared with the combined study of world destinations, tourism and hospitality courses as well as customer service and selling. Graduates may be eligible (depending on specific hiring practices) for employment in all fields of travel planning as well as tourism promotion and planning.

Entrance Requirements

High School Graduates or Equivalent

High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.

Mature Students

Mature students are eligible for admission to the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality program. These students must be at least 19 years of age, complete an application form, provide a copy of recent marks and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.

For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.

Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.