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Tourism is New Zealand's largest income earner, contributing more to our economy than any other sector. Tourism NZ estimates that tourism supports one out of every ten jobs in New Zealand. Studying with us will open the door to a world of new opportunities and provide you with the appropriate managerial and technical skills necessary for supervisory and junior management positions in the tourism and travel industry.

Join our graduates working around the world with airlines, travel agencies, cruise liners, attraction sites and tour operators. Find out more about our programmes, tutors and students on our Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Blog.

Find out more about our Tourism & Travel programmes:

Bachelor of Tourism (BTour)

With a Bachelor of Tourism under your belt you'll be joining the world's fastest-growing industry at a time when your combination of practical business skills and industry knowledge will be the most valuable. Get all the information about this programme

National Certificate in Tourism (Core Skills) Level 3

A great entry-level qualification that will help you succeed in further study in travel and tourism.  Get all the information about this programme

National Certificate in Hospitality (Front Office) Level 3

Want to work in the exciting world of hospitality? Obtain the knowledge and skills you need for employment in the front office of hotels and accommodation providers. This programme also prepares you for further study towards more advanced travel and hospitality qualifications. Get all the information about this programme

National Certificate in Travel Level 3

Want to work in a travel agency as a domestic travel consultant? This programme has been devised in collaboration with the tourism and travel industry and is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you'll need to get a great job in the travel industry. Get all the information about this programme

National Certificate in Travel Level 4

This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Travel Level 3 and will develop your skills and knowledge of Pacific Islands and international tourist destinations. You'll come out of the programme with two certfiicates that enhance your career prospects in a wide range of travel services. Get all the information about this programme

Diploma in Tourism (Travel Management) Level 5

The Diploma in Tourism focuses on the skills and application of management in tourism and specialist roles. It's the ideal qualification if you're looking to gain a senior position in the tourism and travel industry. Get all the information about this programme

Diploma in Tourism (Flight Attending) Level 5

Love people, places and new experiences every day? Prepare for a career in the aviation industry as a flight attendant.  Get all the information about this programme

Diploma in Tourism (Event Management) Level 5

Want to work in a booming industry where you can rub shoulders with a range of people from all over the world? The Diploma focuses on the skills and application of management in tourism and specialist roles like event management. It’s an ideal qualification to gain employment and pathway to senior positions in the tourism and event industry. Get all the information about this programme

Short courses

Introduction to Travel & Tourism Level 2

This free, one week programme will give you an overview of the hospitality, tourism and travel industry including requirements for working in hotels, travel agencies and tourist attractions. Get all the information about this programme