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Travel & Tourism Industry and Working Environment
Understand the travel industry structure and how airlines, travel agencies, tour operators, hotels and other travel businesses work together.
Travel & Tourism
IATA – Foundation in Travel & Tourism Diploma
- Duration
- 6 Months
- Format
- Online
- Skill Level
- Beginner to Advanced
Course Details
- PaymentFlexible payment options
- Core SkillsTravel & Tourism, Airfares & Ticketing, Travel Documentation, Customer Service, GDS & Reservations & Professional Communication
- EligibilityNo Minimum Educational Qualification Required | Age: 18+ Years
- BatchesWeekdays/ Weekend batches available
About the course
Travel and Tourism is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, connecting people, destinations, cultures and businesses. With 200+ million people employed globally, the sector offers diverse career opportunities across airlines, travel agencies, tour operations, hospitality, corporate travel and online travel platforms.
India is emerging as a major travel market, driven by strong domestic tourism, expanding international connectivity and growing outbound travel. In 2025, India recorded 4.29 billion domestic tourist visits and 53 million international tourist visits, while the sector supported around 84.63 million jobs in 2023–24.
Technology is also transforming travel through GDS, online reservations, digital platforms and automation, creating demand for professionals with both industry knowledge and practical technical skills.
The IATA Foundation in Travel & Tourism Diploma with GDS Diploma equips learners with essential industry knowledge, practical training and hands-on GDS skills to build a career in India’s growing travel industry and beyond.
Why Choose This Course?
Turn your interest in travel into industry-ready skills.
The IATA Foundation in Travel & Tourism Diploma builds your understanding of the travel industry, covering travel geography, reservations, airfares, ticketing, travel operations and customer service.
With IATA-recognized training and practical learning, gain the knowledge and confidence to pursue career opportunities across the travel and tourism sector.
What the course covers
Build essential knowledge and practical understanding of the travel industry, including travel products, customer service, fares, documentation and GDS.
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Travel Geography & Industry Codes
Learn essential travel geography and industry codes used for planning, reservations and communication.
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Travel Documents & Passenger Experience
Understand key travel documents, requirements and the airline passenger journey from booking to travel.
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Air Transport Products & Services
Learn about airline products and services and how to identify suitable air travel options for travellers.
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Rail, Hotel, Car Rental, Cruise & Tours
Explore major travel products beyond air travel and understand how they can be combined into complete travel solutions.
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Customer Service
Develop essential customer service skills to understand traveller needs, communicate effectively and provide assistance.
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Airfares & Ticketing
Understand the fundamentals of airfares, ticketing and their connection with flight reservations.
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Visa & Travel Requirements
Learn about visas, travel documents and other requirements for international travel.
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GDS Functionality
Understand GDS fundamentals and learn how Amadeus/Galileo/Sabre support travel reservations.
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Business Communication
Develop communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with travellers and travel businesses.
Course outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Understand Travel Operations across key travel businesses and products.
Handle Reservations, Airfares & Ticketing with confidence.
Use GDS Platforms including Amadeus, Galileo and Sabre.
Manage Travel Documentation & Visa Requirements.
Deliver Professional Customer Service & Communication.
Apply Your Skills to real-world travel scenarios and career opportunities.
Career opportunities
Explore career opportunities across different areas of the travel and tourism industry, depending on your skills, qualifications and experience.
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
Travel consultation, reservations, itinerary planning and tour operations.
Corporate Travel
Business travel bookings, coordination and corporate travel services.
Hotels & Hospitality
Accommodation reservations and travel-related customer service.
Online Travel & Travel Technology
Digital travel platforms, reservations and travel technology services.
GDS & Reservation Operations
Travel reservations, ticketing and distribution-related roles.
Destination Management & Tourism Services
Tours, experiences, destination services and travel coordination.
These opportunities extend across India and the global travel industry.
Certification
IATA - Foundation in Travel & Tourism Diploma: Successfully complete the examination to earn the IATA Foundation in Travel & Tourism Diploma, a globally recognised certification that can support your pursuit of career opportunities across the travel and tourism industry globally.
Course FAQ
Build a strong foundation in the travel industry by learning about travel and tourism operations, airline products, geography and industry codes, airfares and ticketing, travel documentation, and customer service. Gain an understanding of how to advise travellers, plan itineraries, and use a Global Distribution System (GDS) to manage reservations and travel documents.
Your journey into the travel industry starts with a six-month online programme designed to develop essential industry knowledge and practical skills. Weekday and weekend batches are listed.
Absolutely! The programme welcomes beginners and requires no minimum educational qualification. You must be at least 18 years old to enrol.
Yes! Get introduced to major reservation systems, including Amadeus or Galileo or Sabre, and understand how these platforms support travel bookings and operations.
Your travel career could take you to Aviation, Travel Management Companies and Hospitality, besides specialisation in GDS, online travel platforms and travel technologies.
Travel & Tourism courses at MVA are designed to support startup ventures for entrepreneurs. We help them with required accreditations, documentation, access to inventory, vendor connect, and necessary marketing support.
The IATA Diploma Certificate, on completion of the IATA Foundation in Travel & Tourism Diploma, is a globally recognised certificate issued from Montreal, Canada. You can also choose the Certificate course in Travel & Tourism issued by My Value Academy, which covers a similar curriculum with internship.
We offer both weekday and weekend batches. You can choose the batch that best suits your preferred timings and convenience.
MVA offers free internships to students enrolled in the Travel & Tourism programmes, providing valuable practical exposure to the industry. The internship is held at Shree Sati Travel House, a Travel Management Company with 20+ years of success catering to over 50000 travellers every month. Based on the credibility of Shree Sati Online and its industry connect, MVA provides 100% placement assistance to all students.
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