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1. What is Tourism and Travel Services Management?
Tourism and Travel Services Management is a field of study that equips students with knowledge and skills in organizing, operating, and managing tourism activities — from building travel programs, designing tours, guiding, and customer care to managing travelenterprises.
This field plays a key role in delivering professional and memorable travel experiences while also promoting Vietnam’s image, people, and culture to the world.
2. What will you study?
Students pursuing this major will be trained in:
Professional knowledge:
- Travel business and destination management
- Tour planning and operations
- Tour guiding skills
- Tourism marketing and communication
- Tourism geography, culture, and history
- Service management and customer experience
Soft skills:
- Communication and negotiation
- Organizational and teamwork skills
- Emergency response and problem-solving
- Cross-cultural communication and use of industry-specific foreign languages
- Practical experience:
- Internships at travel companies, resorts, and tour operators
- Organizing model tours, conducting operation projects, and practicing as real tour guides
3. Ideal qualities for this major
- Passion for travel and cultural–historical exploration
- Strong communication, presentation, and public speaking skills
- Good organization, time management, and adaptability
- Service mindset: understanding customer psychology and needs
- Proactiveness, flexibility, eagerness to learn, and a growth mindset
- Strong foreign language skills are a significant advantage
4. Career opportunities
Graduates in Tourism and Travel Services Management can take on various roles such as:
- Tour operator (domestic and international)
- Tour guide (local or international)
- Tour designer or destination survey specialist
- Hotel, resort, or retreat manager
- Tourism marketing and product development officer
- Visa officer, tour sales agent, or customer service representative
- Employment opportunities at travel companies, tour operators, tourist destinations, cultural and tourism departments, or international event organizations
5. Why choose this field?
- Dynamic, international, and full of hands-on experiences
- High demand for human resources, especially post-pandemic with the travel industry bouncing back
- Competitive income for those with strong expertise and language skills
- Expands your social network and personal development opportunities
- Allows you to “travel more, learn more,” and connect with the world
Tourism and Travel Services Management is not just a major — it’s a gateway to a colorful career journey rich in culture and experiences. It’s an ideal choice for young people who love discovery, have a passion for organization, and want to share the beauty of their homeland with the world.
Let me know if you want a career roadmap, internship tips, or study guide for this field.