How to become a Travel & Tourism Manager in India
ट्रैवल एवं टूरिज़्म मैनेजर
Plan and sell trips, tours and travel experiences, and manage tour operations for agencies, airlines and tourism boards.
- Streams
- Any stream
- Time it takes
- 3 years after Class 12; +2 years for an MBA in tourism
- Key exams
- CUET
What you actually do
- Design itineraries and tour packages for customers and groups
- Book transport, stays and guides and manage vendors
- Handle customer queries, emergencies and travel documentation
A day in the life
Building a Rajasthan tour package, confirming hotel and train bookings, answering visa and permit questions, and helping a group whose flight was delayed.
The path, step by step
- Class 9–10: geography, languages and an interest in India’s places and culturesabout 2 yr
- Class 11–12: any stream; learning a foreign language helpsabout 2 yr
- Entrance: CUET (UG) for many university tourism degrees; IITTM and other institutes publish their own admission processabout 6 mo
- BBA/BA in Tourism & Travel Management (3 years), or any degree plus a tourism diploma; MBA (Tourism) optionalabout 3 yr
- Internship with a tour operator, travel agency, airline or state tourism corporationabout 6 mo
- First job: Travel Consultant / Tour Executive / Operations Executiveabout 1 yr
Entrance and recruitment exams
| Exam | Conducted by | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CUET (UG) | National Testing Agency (NTA) | Once a year (usually May–June) |
Exam dates, eligibility and patterns change every cycle. Always read the latest notice on the official website before you apply.
Cost and pay
Government / public route
IITTM and government universities: relatively low to moderate fees (check the institute’s admission notice)
Private route
Private universities and travel academies: roughly ₹1–4 lakh per year
Approximate. Fees change every year and differ by state, institute and category (fee waivers and scholarships may apply). Always check the official fee notice.
Salary
Pay often includes incentives linked to sales; it depends on employer, languages and specialisation (inbound, outbound, MICE). We do not quote figures.
Skills that matter
Is this for me?
Good fit if…
- You love planning trips for others
- You enjoy talking to many kinds of people
- You stay calm when plans change suddenly
Maybe not, if…
- You dislike sales targets
- You want a job with no peak-season pressure
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Common questions
How do I become a Travel & Tourism Manager in India?
1. Class 9–10: geography, languages and an interest in India’s places and cultures 2. Class 11–12: any stream; learning a foreign language helps 3. Entrance: CUET (UG) for many university tourism degrees; IITTM and other institutes publish their own admission process 4. BBA/BA in Tourism & Travel Management (3 years), or any degree plus a tourism diploma; MBA (Tourism) optional 5. Internship with a tour operator, travel agency, airline or state tourism corporation 6. First job: Travel Consultant / Tour Executive / Operations Executive
Which entrance exams lead to a career as a Travel & Tourism Manager?
CUET (UG) (National Testing Agency (NTA)). Check each official website for current dates and eligibility.
Which stream should I choose after Class 10 to become a Travel & Tourism Manager?
Any stream.
How long does it take to become a Travel & Tourism Manager?
3 years after Class 12; +2 years for an MBA in tourism
How much does it cost to become a Travel & Tourism Manager?
Government route: IITTM and government universities: relatively low to moderate fees (check the institute’s admission notice). Private route: Private universities and travel academies: roughly ₹1–4 lakh per year. Approximate. Fees change every year and differ by state, institute and category (fee waivers and scholarships may apply). Always check the official fee notice.
What is the salary of a Travel & Tourism Manager in India?
Pay often includes incentives linked to sales; it depends on employer, languages and specialisation (inbound, outbound, MICE). We do not quote figures.
Sources and last check
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- Travel & Tourism Manager: path, eligibility and costsVerified 13 Oct 2026
Approximate. Fees change every year and differ by state, institute and category (fee waivers and scholarships may apply). Always check the official fee notice.
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management · Ministry of Tourism · Incredible India
- Entrance and recruitment examsVerified 13 Oct 2026
Frequency shown is typical; dates, eligibility and patterns change every cycle.
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