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n 5-star rating from the Association of Canadian Travel
Agencies (ACTA)
n Two-year diploma
n live, experential training in SAIT’s Destinations Travel Centre n Professional paid internship
n Applications process begins in october for start in the
following September
n optional international study tour n high industry demand
ConTACT uS
School of Hospitality and Tourism Room E179, John Ware Building Phone: 403.284.8612 or Email: [email protected]
PRoGRAm DeSCRIPTIon
If you have a passion for the exciting world of travel and tourism, consider the diverse opportunities for employment in Canada and abroad. With a 5-star rating from the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies, the Travel and Tourism program at SAIT will give you a hands- on, practical education, ensuring that you’re ready to jump into the market with real-world knowledge and skills.
Tourism is one of the world’s hottest growth industries with new destinations opening up for visitors around the world. At SAIT, we prepare students for rewarding and in-demand careers through expert instruction from industry leaders, hands-on learning, and state-of-the art facilities. In fact, you’ll find SAIT alumni working in top tourism organizations in Calgary, Canada, and around the globe.
During the two year program, you’ll learn how to use reservation systems for airlines, assess airfare, and gain insight on industry rules and regulations. Our blended learning environment includes classroom instruction, laptop delivery, and a live working environment – all delivered through a personalized approach.
Beyond learning about airline reservation processes, you will become familiar with global tourist areas and attractions, study technologies for selling cruises, vacation packages, adventure tours, eco tours, niche travel, and more. Your training also covers important areas like sales, marketing, business management, events planning, accounting, law, and entrepreneurship.
Now for the exciting part – you get to apply these skills on campus in Destinations, the only live student-run travel centre in North America! As part of SAIT’s Destinations travel team, you’ll really get a taste for
Destinations is a licensed travel centre that is equipped with the latest industry booking and accounting software. Students have travel agent access to all major airline and tour companies. Here, you will work with the SAIT community to research, quote and make real reservations for flight, hotel, car, vacation packages and travel insurance bookings.
TRAVel InDuSTRY SofTWARe
As part of your training, you will have access to exclusive travel industry links and resources not available to the general public. Some examples of the latest industry software you will learn how to use:
n Airline reservation systems such as Apollo by Travelport and Sabre, n Online booking tools like Expedia, Travelocity and Travel Partners’
agent areas,
n Automated accounting software connected to the booking
systems.
PRofeSSIonAl InTeRnShIP AnD STuDY TouRS
Between your first and second year of study, you will get to apply your skills in a professional paid internship. In addition to gaining experience in a real-world environment, internships provide valuable connections and opportunities to network with future employers. As a student, you can also take advantage of exciting international study tours. Previous tour locations have included Peru, Turkey, China, Central America, Vietnam, Egypt, Morocco and Southern Europe. We also offer study exchanges through the global education network to Australia and Singapore.
WoRk ToWARD YouR CeRTIfIeD TRAVel CounSelloR (CTC) DeSIGnATIon
Graduates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of semester 5 are encouraged to apply to write the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) national certification examination to progress toward the Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) designation.
YouR CAReeR
Graduates can look forward to entry-level careers in the retail travel trade, corporate travel offices, airline customer service and reservation call centres, tour operators, destination wedding planners, resorts and cruise lines, destination attractions, and government tourism offices. Many students have their own business after working in the industry for a few years.
n Graduates of the Travel and Tourism program have a 97%
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n Keep in mind that working in a retail setting can mean long
hours sitting at a desk, interacting with clients, working with computers, weekends and evening shifts.
n Careers in airlines or as a tour operator often require heavy lifting
(baggage), travel and shift work.
n Sales and marketing careers may require frequent travel. n Most successful students spend approximately 20 hours per week
doing homework and review, with additional study required to prepare for exams.
n The material is presented at a fairly rapid rate, so for the greatest
level of success you must be present and take responsibility for your learning experience.
n You must be able to read, write and comprehend the English
language at a level exceeding basic conversational English.
n Students with higher grades in high school usually experience
more success in SAIT programs.
n Find out more about pre-orientation guidelines for this program.
ADmISSIon RequIRemenTS
Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 50% in the following courses:
n Pure Math 20 or Applied Math 20 or Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or
Math 20-3 or Math 24, AnD,
n English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2.
n All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency
prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
SeleCTIon
There are no additional selection requirements. Admission to this program will be offered on a first-qualified, first-accepted basis.
TuITIon AnD feeS (SubJeCT To ChAnGe)
n Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
n International Students, please refer to International Student Fees. n For student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance.
bookS AnD SuPPlIeS (SubJeCT To ChAnGe)
n Books, supplies and fees associated with laptop usage are
approximately $1,500 per calendar year.
n A $400 security deposit to use a SAIT issued laptop.
PRoGRAm ouTlIne
To find the course description for a course shown below, please go to our Course Finder and enter the course acronym and numbers (e.g., DMST-202) into the Quick Search by Course Code field.
Course Code Course name Credit
first Year Semester 1
COMM-256 Professional Communication and Presentation Skills 3.0 GEOG-225 Destination Studies I 3.0 TOUR-210 Fundamentals of Travel 1.5 TOUR-225 Tourism Career Explorations 1.5 TPRD-225 Tourism Product Essentials 3.0 TSAL-215 Customer Service Excellence 3.0 Semester 1 Total 15.0
Semester 2
GEOG-250 Destination Studies II 3.0 MGMT-230 Organizational Behaviour in Tourism 3.0 TKTG-250 North American Airfare Pricing 1.5 TOUR-250 Computerized Reservations and File Management 3.0 TPRD-250 Leisure Travel Products 3.0 TSAL-250 The Profession of Selling 1.5 Semester 2 Total 15.0
Semester 3
PRAC-274 Travel and Tourism Professional Internship 3.0 Semester 3 Total 3.0 First Year Total 33.0
Semester 4
ACCT-200 Accounting Fundamentals I 1.5 GEOG-325 Destination Studies III 3.0 MKTG-318 Introduction to Tourism Marketing 3.0 TOUR-325 Special Interest Tourism 3.0 TKTG-325 International Airfare Pricing 3.0 TSAL-320 Travel Agency Orientation 1.5 Semester 4 Total 15.0
Semester 4
CONV-350 Business of Events 3.0 GEOG-350 Destination Studies IV 3.0 HLAW-325 Travel & Tourism Law 3.0 TOUR-315 Entrepreneurial Studies in Tourism 1.5 TOUR-350 Tour Planning and Design 3.0 TSAL-380 Travel Agency Operations 1.5 Semester 4 Total 33.0 Program Total 63.0
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PRoGReSSIon
Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
CReDenTIAlS
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Travel and Tourism.
ACCReDITATIon
The Travel and Tourism Diploma Program is endorsed by the Association Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) which is the national association that certifies and designates travel professionals across Canada. Endorsement is granted when a travel program meets or exceeds the educational standards that are based on the nationally validated occupational standards for travel counselling. Completion of the program prepares students to write the Knowledge Exam that is part of the certification requirements to become a Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC). Students that pass the exam receive an Occupational Knowledge Certificate from CITC. For more information on becoming a Certified Travel Counsellor, contact the Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors.
Transfer with Diploma to...
Through SAIT Polytechnic transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this SAIT program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:
n Athabasca University n Capilano University
n Dublin Institute of Technology n Griffith University, Australia n Hong Kong Polytechnic University n Robert Gordon University, UK n Royal Roads University n Thompson Rivers University n University of Gloucestershire, UK n University of New Brunswick, Saint John n University of South Australia
n University of Strathclyde, UK n Vancouver Island University
To learn more, visit Transfer Options.
Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs are evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information.