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Indian tourism
• 12th rank in absolute size worldwide (WTTC)• 90th rank in relative contribution to national
economies (WTTC)• 4th rank in long-term (10-year) growth (WTTC)• Ranked 14th best tourist destination for its
natural resources (IBEF)• Ranked 24th for the cultural resources (IBEF)• Also bagged 37th rank for its air transport
network (IBEF)
Promise of plenty!
• Contributes 8.6 % to GDP (WTTC,2010)• GDP growth for Tourism and Travel sector is
6.7% (WTTC,2010)• Contributes 10.0% to total employment (2010)• FTAs was 5.58 million in 2010 compared to 5.11
million in 2009 (MoT)• Foreign exchange earnings (FEE) from tourism
increased by 24.6% in 2010 compared to 2009 (MoT)
Tourism galore
• The demand for travel and tourism in India is expected to grow by 8.2 % between 2010 and 2019 and will place India at the third position in the world.
• Contribution of travel and tourism to GDP is expected to increase from USD 67.3 billion in 2009 to USD 187.3 billion in 2019.
• India’s travel and tourism sector is expected to be the second largest employer in the world employing 40,037, 000 by 2019.
Opportunities unlimited!
• Capital investment in India’s travel and Tourism sector is expected to grow at 8.8% between 2010 and 2019.
• India’s travel and tourism sector will get an estimated investment worth USD 94.5 billion by 2019.
• India is projected to become the fifth fastest growing business travel destination between 2010 and 2019 with an estimated real growth rate of 7.6 %.
AirlinesAirline Reservation AgentMakes reservations for passengers, operates a computer reservation system and keeps appropriate records.
Flight AttendantAssures the safety and comfort of passengers during a flight.
Ramp AgentLoads and unloads cargo and baggage, making certain that it gets to its destination.
Sales RepresentativePromotes and sells to the public an airline's various passenger and cargo services.
Ticket AgentSells tickets to airline passengers at airport and city ticket offices.
Airport Assistant ManagerAirport Director of Community RelationsAirport Gift Shop PersonnelAirport SecurityAir Traffic ControllerBaggage HandlerCaptainCleaning CrewDistrict Sales ManagerFood Services International Pricing AnalystMechanicMeet and Assist PersonnelPassenger Service AgentPilotPromotion/Advertising/MarketingPublic Relations
ConventionMeeting and Convention PlannerArranges all travel and accommodations for special events, meetings and conventions.
Convention and Meeting Planning OccupationsAssistant DirectorConvention and Visitors BureauDirector of Conventional SalesDirector of Event ServicesEvents CoordinatorExecutive DirectorInformation OfficerOperations AgentOutside Sales RepresentativeSales Promotion/Marketing/Advertising
Cruise LinesCruise AssistantAssists cruise director, working "16-hour days" to plan entertainment, activities and ship social life.
Cruise DirectorSupervises assistants and social directors and is responsible for all phases of a cruise except food, transportation and accommodations.
Support StaffWorks in gift shop, housekeeping, maintenance, day care or food service.
Travel AgencyCorporate Travel ManagerManages the travel arrangements within a company.
Outside Sales Agent/Independent ContractorSchedules passenger travel, both corporate and vacation, yet does not work set days and is paid commission only.
Travel AgentSchedules passenger travel, both corporate and vacation, and provides special services as needed.
Additional Travel Agency OccupationsAccountant Agency ManagerAgency OwnerBookkeeperCommercial Account SpecialistCorporate Travel ManagerFile ClerkForeign and Domestic Itinerary (FIT/DIT) Specialist/TechnicianIncentive Travel SpecialistMeeting and Convention PlannerRestaurant (Owner, Manager, Chef)Travel Counsellor
TourismReservation AgentMakes reservations for tours, answers questions regarding product, and makes recommendations.
Tour EscortAccompanies travellers on escorted tours while handling all the details to assure a pleasant and hassle-free vacation.
Requires foreign language skills
Additional Tourism OccupationsChamber of CommerceDocument AgentGroup Sales SpecialistHotel/Air NegotiatorHotel Guest ServicesHotel Travel Desk OperatorLocal Sightseeing AgentNational Tourism OfficePromotion/Marketing/AdvertisingRegional Sales ManagerReservations ManagerRetail Tour Operator/OwnerSales RepresentativeState Travel OfficeTourist Bureau PositionsTour CoordinatorTour Escort/Step-On GuideTour ManagerWholesale Tour Operator
IndianInstituteofTourism and TravelManagement
Estd. 1983
• The oldest, the largest and the best tourism school in South Asia
• An organisation of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
• Offers AICTE approved Post Graduate Diplomas in Management from its 4 centres
IITTM…Product Mix
• Education• Training• Research/ Publications• Consultancy• Promoting tourism education and
knowledge dissemination• Extension
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Gwalior (93)Bhubaneswar (93)
• Flagship Programme• Three semester taught
programme, one semester on the job training
• Entrepreneurialism • Specialization in
• Tour operations• Air Cargo operations
• Very good placement record
• Highest placement this year so far: ` 6.75 L
• Entry level jobs in Tour and Travel companies
• Placements with public sector like IRCTC and Balmer and Lawrie
Fees:I Sem: ` 65,000; II Sem: ` 39,900III Sem: ` 65,000;
1Post Graduate Diploma in ManagementTourism and Travel
Programme at Gwalior approved by AIU as equivalent to MBA
Delhi (93) • Three semester taught programme on semester on the job training
• Specialization in • Tour operations• Adventure and MICE
• First Leisure Management programme in the country
• Very good placement record
• Specialization in MICE• Targeted at entry level jobs
in leisure like- Adventure tour, gaming, etc.
Fees:I Sem: ` 65,000; II Sem: ` 39,900III Sem: ` 65,000;
2Post Graduate Diploma in ManagementTourism and Leisure
Gwalior (93) • 4 semester taught programme• Offers dual specialization is
• Any one functional area- Marketing, Finance or HR
• Any one sectoral area- Tourism, Hospitality or Financial Services
• Very good placement record
• Country’s leading Hospitality Management PG programme
• Targeted at managerial positions in hotels, resorts,
• Allows specialization in financial services
Fees:I Sem: ` 80,000; II Sem: ` 44,100;III Sem: ` 75,000; IV Sem ` 49,500
3Post Graduate Diploma in ManagementServices (Tourism and Hospitality)
Programme at Gwalior approved by AIU as equivalent to MBA
Gwalior (93)Focus on International Tourism Business
• Four semester taught programme with on the job training
• International study tour• Exposure as trainee tour
manager on international tour• Exposure as trainee tour
manager on domestic tour
• Special Industry mentorship and certification by Thomas Cook (India) Ltd.
• Additional certification as Destination Specialist (one)
• Internships by industry leader
Fees: I Sem: ` 80,000; II Sem: ` 44,100; III Sem: ` 75,000; IV Sem ` 49,500; Mentorship ` 1.1 L
4Post Graduate Diploma in ManagementInternational Business
Programme at Gwalior approved by AIU as equivalent to MBA
Bhubaneswar (93)Focus on Tourism and Logistics
• Four semester taught programme
• Entrepreneurialism • Electives
• Supply chain management• Logistics Management
• Good placement record• Excellent industry liaison• Focused on logistics and
related corporate travel • Excellent student life and
learning experience Fees:I Sem: ` 80,000; II Sem: ` 44,100;III Sem: ` 75,000; IV Sem ` 49,500
5Post Graduate Diploma in ManagementInternational Business
Nellore (60) • Four semester taught programme
• Electives• Supply chain management• Cargo Management• Programme targeted at
upcoming Cargo industry in South
• New IITTM programme for South India
Fees:I Sem: ` 80,000; II Sem: ` 44,100;III Sem: ` 75,000; IV Sem ` 49,500
6Post Graduate Diploma in ManagementTourism and Cargo
IITTM Campus life
• Activity based learning• Opportunity to participate on real time
research and consultancy projects• Student projects, case studies, destination
development plans, student competitions• Field trips, industry visits, study tours• Guest lectures by industry experts,
international faculty and senior academics
Through CAT / C-MAT / MAT/ XAT/ ATMA
Eligibility:Any graduate with 50% marks or those in final year of graduation (who expect to qualify graduation with 50% marks by Oct’ 13)
How to apply:Visit IITTM website-www.iittm.org , fill and submit online by due date. Exercise choices for online applications.
618 seats
Admission PGDM Programmes2013-15
Important dates: • Last date of applying online for
admission: March 29, 2013.
