Tourism And Hospitality Management – This course is designed for individuals who are passionate about the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries and seek comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in these fields. It targets those aiming to work as professional tour operators, travel consultants, supervisors, licensed tour guides, hotel managers, and other related roles. The program emphasizes the skills and competencies essential for travel agents and tour operators, while also exploring broader aspects of the dynamic hospitality industry, including hotel management. With the growing demand for skilled professionals in Africa’s tourism and hospitality sectors, this course offers valuable opportunities for work across the region.
Key Learning Outline
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Launch and operate a tour and travel company successfully.
- Tour Costing / Quoting
- Tourism Marketing
- Client Handling
- Hotel Management
- Tour Guiding And Driving
- Office management
- Bookings And Reservations
- Plan and oversee trade fairs, exhibitions, and events within the tourism and hospitality industries.
- Understand and execute the multifaceted role of a tour guide, ensuring a well-structured tour experience.
- Design and manage historical tours with creativity and precision. (Tour Packaging)
- Assess and meet customer expectations throughout the tour guiding process.
- Convey detailed historical information about various itineraries and sites.
- Oversee the management of individuals and tour groups of all sizes, prioritizing safety and customer satisfaction.
- Serve and accommodate ordinary, VIP, and VVIP clients effectively.
- Develop skills to manage hotels, resorts, lodges, conferences, and events.
- Grasp intricate theories related to travel and tourism studies.
- Utilize theoretical knowledge to create innovative tourism products and services.
- Apply entrepreneurial skills to a tourism-focused organization.
- Generate business or departmental strategies based on economic and market trends, as well as current tourism practices.
Where Can I Work If I Take This Course?
- Running Tour Companies and Travel Agencies
- Tour Guides in National Parks across Uganda and East Africa
- Freelance Tour Guiding
- Guiding in Museums and Historic Sites
- Tourist Information Centers
- Hotels and Resorts
- Roles within Tourism Authorities and Organizations
- Airlines and Airport Services
- Event and Exhibition Management
- Destination Management Companies
- Conservation Organizations
Fees & Requirements
ITEM | FEES PER TERM (In UGX) | NUMBER OF TERMS |
Tuition | 650,000 | Short course |
450,000 | 4 Terms | |
Applications Fee | 50,000 | Once |
Institute ID | 25,000 | Once |
DIT /UBITEB | 80,000 | Once |
First Aid Fee & Insurance | 50,000 | Once |
Functional Fee | 20,000 | Once |
Development Fee | 100,000 | Once |
Examination Fee | 20,000 | Once |
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Requirements
- National ID/Passport
- Application Fee Ugx 50,000
- Academic Documents Or Recommendation Letter