STUDY TRAVEL & TOURISM IN SINGAPORE
OVERVIEW
As we’ve seen in this chapter, tourism is a complex set of industries including accommodation, recreation and entertainment, food and beverage services, transportation, and travel services. It encompasses domestic, inbound, and outbound travel for business, leisure, or other purposes.Accommodation :
Accommodation is one of the basic needs for any tourism activity. Travelers and tourists need lodging for rest, while they are on a tour. Accommodation in the form of low budget lodges/hotels to world class luxury hotels is available at all the major tourist destinations to provide the tourist a home away from home.
Course Of Tourism:
Travel and Cruise Management is a comprehensive course in Tourism that will provide in-depth knowledge of the cruising industry and hospitality organizations. Travel Management is a Tourism program that provides knowledge and skills essential in operating travel agencies.
Major Subjects : The tourism core subjects offer fundamental concepts and operational competencies for this sector such as Principles of Tourism, Tourism Planning and Development, Tourism Management, Entrepreneurship and Business planning,Event Management, and more.- Sports marketing.
- Event management.
- Hotel market analysis.
- Tourism research.
- International hotel management.
- Sports law.
- Destination planning and management.
Career Options :
- Amusement and recreation attendant.
- Concierge.
- Cruise ship director.
- Curator.
- Gaming dealers.
- Lifeguard.
- Information clerk.
- Recreation worker.
- Travel Agent. Travel Agents research, plan, and book trips for individuals and groups.
- Hotel Manager.
- Spa Manager.
- Tour Operator.
- Event & Conference Organizer.
- Tour Guide.