Travel & Tourism

We offer Level 2 and Level 3 Travel & Tourism courses as well as dedicated apprenticeship paths. These are specifically designed to help you develop industry knowledge, practical skills and professional confidence. 

A Travel & Tourism course covers the key areas that drive the UK and global tourism industry. You will learn about customer service, travel destinations, visitor attractions, marketing, business operations and the factors that influence tourism. You will also develop transferable skills that can be applied across a range of travel, tourism and hospitality careers.

Travel & Tourism courses help you build valuable workplace skills, including communication, teamwork, organisation, problem-solving, and customer service relevant to a career in travel and tourism. You will also develop confidence, professionalism, and an understanding of how businesses operate within the travel and tourism industry, preparing you for a career as a travel agent or in hospitality. These skills are highly valued by employers in the travel and tourism sector.

Yes. Our Travel & Tourism courses benefit from strong employer partnerships that help connect your learning to the industry. Depending on your course, you may have opportunities to take part in work placements, employer-led activities and industry engagement opportunities that provide valuable insight into careers within Travel & Tourism.

Yes. Educational visits are an important part of our Travel & Tourism courses, enhancing your practical training experiences. You may have opportunities to visit a range of local, national and international destinations that support your studies. These experiences help bring classroom learning to life and provide first-hand insight into how the tourism industry operates.

Travel & Tourism courses can prepare you for a wide variety of careers across the sector. Potential career pathways include travel consultant, holiday representative, visitor attraction officer, customer service adviser, events coordinator, airport services assistant and roles within hospitality and tourism businesses. Many students also choose to progress into apprenticeships or further study.

You will be taught by experienced tutors with professional backgrounds in the Travel & Tourism industry. Their industry knowledge and experience help you understand current trends, employer expectations and career opportunities within the Travel & Tourism sector.

Yes. Many students choose to progress to higher education after completing their qualification. Travel & Tourism Courses provide a strong foundation for university-level study in areas such as tourism management, hospitality management, events management, business and related subjects.

York College combines classroom learning with real industry insight to help you prepare for your future career. Through experienced tutors, employer partnerships, work placement opportunities and educational visits, you will develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in the Travel & Tourism industry.