Hospitality and Tourism Management - Travel and Tourism Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Overview

This Hospitality and Tourism Management - Travel and Tourism program offered at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) will give you insights into travel products and help you understand the travel and tourism ecosystem. It equips you to design memorable travel experiences and prepares you for travel jobs, destination planning, and travel consultancy.  

Our program offers small classes covering various aspects of the global travel environment. Throughout the program, you’ll:   

• learn how to manage travel inventories proficiently and estimate costs 
• delve into the financial intricacies of the travel industry and apply accounting concepts to real-world business challenges 
• master guest experience by prioritizing guest satisfaction, understanding needs, and providing solutions
• learn impactful sales strategies and marketing techniques tailored for the travel sector 
• develop effective and respectful communication skills for diverse groups
• learn to embrace leadership roles and instill a sustainable, ethically driven corporate culture 
• implement economic theories and data-driven insights
• leverage technology to heighten productivity

• gain an understanding of how policy, planning, and execution can achieve operational success. 

Careers and opportunities

• Restaurant and Food Service Managers

• Accommodation Service Managers

• Accommodation, Travel, Tourism and Related Services Supervisors

• Travel Counsellors

• Hotel Front Desk Clerks

• Tour and Travel Guides

• Support Occupations in Accommodation, Travel and Facilities Set-Up Services