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Accredited educational programs are available from a number of schools and colleges and offer degrees in travel and tourism at several levels like associates, bachelors, and master's, and certificates and diplomas are available as well. With an education in travel and tourism students will have the opportunity to study for careers as travel clerks, travel agents, travel and tourism managers, travel coordinators, and other hospitality positions. These careers will allow you to find employment in travel agencies, hospitality establishments, airline services, and a number of other agencies.

Professionals in this field can acquire a variety of skills through training such as interpersonal skills, office technology, marketing techniques, communication skills, and computer literacy. Educational programs offer courses in tourism geography, sales and marketing, reservation, terminology, modes of transportation, computer courses, and much more. With an accredited education you can obtain the knowledge and career you desire.

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Accredited educational programs offer the education and skills training necessary for students to obtain a college degree in travel and tourism. Graduates can find employment positions as travel agents, cruise sales managers, reservationists, corporate travel counselors, and in property management, and much more. An education and career in this field may be just right for those with an interest in foreign languages, geography, or world history. Travel agents and professional tourists may be responsible for arranging transportation, tours and hotel stays, as well as entertainment.

With the right educational program you can learn the skills needed to keep clients informed about local ordinances, weather conditions, attractions, passport and visa regulations, customs regulations, hospitality, currency exchange rates, and other necessary facts. As a professional travel agent you will know how to make arrangements for hotel accommodations, transportation, car rentals, and tours, as well as keep up to date on fares, group discounts, quality hotels, and much more.

There are several vocational schools that provide coursework in sales techniques, reservation systems, cruise line information, travel destinations, bookkeeping, and accounting. Depending on the degree or professional certification desired some students may learn about culture and environment, tourism marketing, economics, foreign language, or tourism and hospitality management. You can also receive an education in this field by enrolling in an online travel and tourism program.

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Accreditation agencies like the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) provide full accreditation to schools and colleges that meet specific requirements. Before enrolling in an educational program students should make sure that it carries full accreditation in order to ensure they receive a quality education.

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