Tour Operations Manager

A Tour Operations Manager handles the daily running of a range of businesses providing services for tourists. You might manage a company providing guided tours of destinations or services targeting particular activities such as adventure tours or tours of specific tourist attractions. A Tour Operations Manager supervises a team of staff, manages finances and ensures their activities are actively promoted within the industry.

Tour Operations Managers should be highly organised and able to manage their time well. It’s important that you display strong leadership skills and should be able to communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds. Tour Operations Managers should have good problem solving abilities and be able to handle various administrative tasks.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a tour operations manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $43,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT60122

Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

Blended, On Campus
24 - 36 months
$0 - $24,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT50122

Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $14,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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