Student Experience

What to Expect

Algonquin College is proud to provide a diverse and dynamic student experience. Check out the highlights below to get a sense of what to expect as a student in the Tourism – Travel Services program.

Success Stories and Testimonials

Female graduate smiling in business suit“The Tourism-Travel Services program opened my eyes to a world of opportunity. I was able to learn about the dynamic tourism industry through valuable hands-on and interactive learning.

In addition to the technical skills I learned, I was able to enhance my soft skills such as communication, leadership, organization, adaptability and problem solving.

The professors of the program were nothing but supportive. They helped foster growth and provided effective guidance, which gave me the confidence to believe in myself and my abilities to flourish in the industry.

Overall, the program helped shape who I am today and provided me with a solid foundation to successfully grow in my career after college.”
– Jessica Blodgett, Rooms Operations Manager, The Westin Ottawa

Asian female graduate“During my studies in this program, I learned leading tourism industry theory, and built my new skills through different courses, workshops, and assignments. I was guided by very supportive professors who helped me a lot.

The program prepared me to work in different tourism sectors, such as tourism associations, airline industry, travel agencies, and hospitality, etc. It also prepared me to pass the TICO exam and earn my TICO certificate for my current job.

For me, this was a great program to achieve a successful tourism career in Canada. I couldn’t have entered successfully into the tourism industry without my experience at the Tourism -Travel Services program at Algonquin College.”

– Xia Hu, Project Coordinator at Tourism HR Canada/Customer Service Representative, Porter Airlines Inc.

Work-Integrated Learning

Students gain career-ready experience by training within the live Global Distribution Systems to arrange travel itineraries and reservations.

A field placement during the final semester gives you industry experience in the tourism and travel sector of your choice. Throughout the program, there are opportunities to volunteer and network with industry professionals providing insights into the dynamic field of tourism and travel.