Why choose us?
By studying one of our Travel & Tourism study programmes you will be able to gain the key skills and knowledge necessary to get a head start in this industry. Study programme units focus on worldwide tourist destinations, marketing and event organisation. You will also have the opportunity to work towards additional qualifications including our Cabin Crew training* (*at Tresham College).
Our students also enjoy trips away in the UK and abroad.
Industry opportunities
You will benefit from the excellent links we have with local employers who regularly come in as guest speakers and assessors, or to deliver full sessions.
Companies we’ve worked with include TUI, Ryanair, easyJet, Wizzair, The Swan Hotel, Bedford Association of Tour Guides, Panacea Museum, The Royal Air Force Cabin Crew, Thameslink and Harrods Aviation.
Expert tutors and top-class facilities
You will benefit from the expertise and contacts of our tutors who have worked in the travel and tourism industry, including roles as cabin crew, holiday representatives, travel agents, tour operators, as well as in hospitality, cruise, conference and event organisation.
Our specialist facilities and equipment include life jackets, oxygen masks, interactive globes, trolleys, PA systems, dictaphones and flip cameras, and computer software to simulate airport check-in.
Student success
Our students have a strong track record of finding fantastic employment after their study programme and have gone on to work for companies including Kuoni and TUI, RyanAir, Harrods Aviation, WizzAir, EasyJet, Route Trip USA, and Luton Airport. Other students have progressed on to higher education.