Algonquin Careers Academy - Ottawa

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Travel Counsellor

Algonquin Careers Academy - Ottawa

Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
Length:28 Week(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $8,400
National: $8,400
Careers:Travel CounsellorsAirline Sales and Service AgentsHotel Front Desk Clerks

Description:

The Travel and Tourism industry is one of the biggest employers in the world. This is a very dynamic and exciting industry. Through this program, THE STUDENT will obtain an understanding of agency operations, computer reservation systems, ticketing, destinations, geography, customer service and sales techniques. For reservations and ticketing you will be signing on live to SABRE, the premier electronic airline reservation system in the world! Graduates of this program will find career opportunities and employment in areas such as corporate travel agents, leisure travel agents, airlines, hotels, home based agents, referral agents, and owning their own travel business.

This 28 week program includes a two week co-op placement. Algonquin Careers Academy has excellent relationships with members of the Travel and Tourism industry. You get the advantage of this relationship through your co-op placement. The placement allows you to apply your classroom learning, gain confidence in your abilities and open doors to future employment.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants must meet with an admissions representative and undertake an assessment evaluation.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on June 29, 2014