Algonquin Careers Academy - Mississauga

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Travel Counsellor

Algonquin Careers Academy - Mississauga

Faculty:Travel and Hospitality
Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
Length:28 Week(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $7,500

Cost shown is for the entire program.

Careers:Travel CounsellorsAirline Sales and Service AgentsHotel Front Desk Clerks

Description:

Travel and Tourism is a dynamic and exciting industry and one of the biggest employers in the world. Are you an individual with a good knowledge of the world, a love of travel and excellent customer services skills? If so, then the Travel Counsellor program may be the right choice for you. The global nature of business and the growing leisure industry is fuelling demand for travel. Excellent travel counsellors who can efficiently plan and organize business travel and vacations are in demand.

The Travel Counsellor Diploma program at Algonquin Careers Academy is designed to provide our students with a thorough understanding of the travel and tourism industry. Through the Travel Counsellor courses, the students will obtain an understanding of agency operations, computer reservation systems, ticketing, destinations, geography, customer service and sales techniques.


Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants are required to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or the equivalent, or if 18 years of age or over, you may apply as a mature student and write an entrance exam.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      Applicant must: be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have Immigration approval; have an assessment Interview to determine suitability for the Travel Counsellor program; and have a positive attitude and genuinely like working with people.

      * 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 July 21, 2019