Tourism Operator

A Tourism Operator is responsible for organising and providing travel experiences for tourists, ensuring that all aspects of the trip run smoothly. This role involves planning and coordinating various tours, including transportation, accommodation, and activities, while also managing schedules to meet clients' needs.

Tourism Operators often liaise with local businesses and service providers to offer packages that enhance the visitor experience and may also conduct tours themselves, sharing knowledge about the destination.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $125,840
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a tourism operator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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SIT30222

Certificate III in Travel
Online
10 months
$6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Coordinator Exhibition Coordinator Reservations Agent
Airline Customer Service Agent Travel Consultant Travel Agent Travel Agency Manager Tour Guide Tour Driver Flight Attendant Senior Travel Consultant Tourism Consultant Travel Specialist Tourism Operator
+ 11 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
On Campus, Online
24 months
$12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Motel Manager Gaming Manager Hotel Manager
Restaurant Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Night Auditor Kitchen Manager Demi Chef Chef de Partie Venue Manager Event Planner Cellar Door Manager Food Safety Supervisor Club Manager Cooks Assistant Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Executive Housekeeper Rooms Division Manager Travel Specialist Tourism Operator
+ 27 more

Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $43,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Operations Manager Travel Agent Tourism Consultant
Travel Specialist Tourism Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Operations Manager Travel Agent Tourism Consultant Travel Specialist Tourism Operator + 2 more

Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Event Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conference Coordinator Event Coordinator Event Manager
Hospitality Manager Tourism Consultant Travel Specialist Tourism Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conference Coordinator Event Coordinator Event Manager Hospitality Manager Tourism Consultant Travel Specialist Tourism Operator + 4 more

Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Night Auditor Executive Housekeeper Flight Attendant
Food Production Manager Rooms Division Manager Gallery Manager Senior Travel Consultant Tourism Manager Tourism Consultant Travel Specialist Tourism Operator Food Service Supervisor
+ 9 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Night Auditor Executive Housekeeper Flight Attendant Food Production Manager Rooms Division Manager Gallery Manager Senior Travel Consultant Tourism Manager Tourism Consultant Travel Specialist Tourism Operator Food Service Supervisor + 9 more
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