Tourism and Guest House Management Courses

Tourism and Guest House Management courses are programmes of study that equips students with the skills and knowledge of the following:

• The management of tourism products and services
• How to manage a guest house

If you want to start a career in Tourism and Guest Management, the following Short Courses will give you a head start:

• Tourism Management: Short Course
• Tourism Management: Certificate Course
• Tourism Management: Comprehensive Course
• Guest House Management: Short Course
• Guest House Management: Certificate Course
• Guest House Management: Comprehensive Course

Here is why you should study these Short Courses;

• They are affordable
• They are of a short duration
• They equip you with the specific skills and knowledge of the particular course
• You can study by distance learning
• The entry requirements for the Short Courses are flexible

The airline business falls under the Hospitality Industry. In South Africa, the national airline trains Flight Attendants. Here are the entry requirements if you want to train as a Flight Attendant:

• You must have a  Matric
• Be 18 years or older 
• Be able to speak, read and write English
• Be able to swim 
• Be in possession of a valid Class 4 Medical Certificate

Yes, there is a Masters Degree in Tourism. Here are the various studies in Tourism: 

1. Short Courses
2. Tourism: NATED N4 National Certificate 
3. Tourism: NATED N5 National Certificate 
4. Tourism: NATED N6 National Certificate 
5. Tourism: NATED N6 National Diploma
6. BA in Tourism Management
7. Masters in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Yes, Tourism and Guest Management is a good career.  Here is why you should consider a career in Tourism:

• There are vast career choices
• Learn about conservation
• It is a global career
• It is a growing industry
• Tourism empowers communities

There Are Vast Career Choices

There are vast career choices in tourism spread across the different sectors of the industry. You will get to choose what you really feel will be the right career for you. Some careers in the Tourism industry are the following:

• Travel Agent Consultant
• Housekeeper
• Tourist Guide
• Casino Manager
• Spa Manager 
• Resort Manager
• Chef
• Waiter
• Restaurant Manager
• Tour Operator
• Travel Blogger

Learn About Conservation

The hospitality industry is environmentally conscious. This means that the industry teaches employees how to conserve the environment. The majority of Tourists also like to visit establishments and destinations that are environmentally friendly. 

Remember, most tourist destinations depend on their natural environment to attract tourists.  Therefore, the conservation of the environment is of importance

It Is A Global Career

Tourism is a worldwide industry. This means that you are not confined to one region of a country, continent or world. You can work anywhere when you are in the tourism industry. This also means that there are opportunities for travelling. 

It Is A Growing Industry

Despite the setback brought about by COVID-19, tourism is still one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. According to the World Tourism Organisation (WTO), despite the pandemic, the industry grew by 4 percent in 2021.

Tourism Empowers Communities

In most destinations, tourism economically empowers communities. This is because tourism down industries are run by locals. For example, locals may supply fruit and vegetables to a local hotel or arts and crafts sold to tourists are sourced from locals.

If you want to study a Tourism and Guest Management Short Course, here is what you need to do:

• Contact one of our course experts to register
• Within 5 – 7 days of registering at Matric College will receive textbooks and study notes by courier
• Make a study timetable
• Attempt the first attempt assignment and more thereafter
• Contact your tutor if you are having any problems
• Contact our Student Support Services if you want to discuss anything concerning your course
• Get your Course Completion Certificate

Here is the recommended duration of the Tourism and Guest Management Courses:

The subjects that you will study for the Tourism and Guest Management Short Courses do not include Maths nor is it a requirement for studying the Short Courses, however, you must bear in mind that whatever career you choose in the Hospitality Industry you may be required to do the ordinary Maths of adding, subtracting and multiplying.

Any course can be as easy or as hard as you make. It is all up to you. Here are a few tips for you to make the Short Courses as easy as they can be: 

• Make a study timetable
• Stick to your study timetable
• Make sure that there are distractions where you study
• Complete and submit your assignments in time 
• Contact your tutors if you are struggling
• Complete your Short Courses
• Get your Course completion Certificate

Here are some of the careers in tourism by sector:

A Tour Operator comes up with an idea of a holiday package,  the services required and the itinerary. The Tour operator can sell this package directly to the consumer or through a Travel Agent. These services may include the following:

• Accommodation
• Transport 
• Guides
• Tour leaders
• Activities 

A Travel Agent sells a holiday package originated by a Tour Operator. However, nowadays, there are some Travel agents who are now coming up with their own holiday packages.

A Travel Agent sells tourism products and services to consumers. Here are some of the products and services that a travel agent sells:

• Tours
• Vehicle rentals
• Airline tickets
• Travel insurance
• Lodgings

A tourism package is a holiday package that has been put together by a Tour Operator. The package also includes the duration of the holiday. The tour package can include the following:

• Airport transfer
• Accommodation 
• Food
• Activities
• Hotel transfers

Here are the benefits that Tourism brings:

• Boosts the local economy
• Promotes conservation
• Creates work opportunities
• Economically empowers local communities
• Learn different cultures

• Read About Jobs Related to Tourism – This will give you an idea of the type of jobs and the duties in the field
• Evaluate Your Qualification and Skills – If you do not have a qualification yet, you can start with Tourism short courses offered at Matric College
• Consider the Trend of the Industry at the Moment – Find out what the trend in the industry is like
• Consider Your Passion – be passionate about tourism
• Apply for an entry-level job

No, our Tourism short courses do not have a Board Exam. You will be assessed on the assignment that you complete. To be awarded your Certificate, you need to pass at least 50% of all your assignments.

A private tour is an itinerary run exclusively for you and your family and friends. On a private tour, everyone on that tour is someone that you know. In most cases, you plan as a group and come up with dates and the places that you want to visit.

An inclusive tour is usually a journey by air that is organised by a tour operator. It can include one or several trips by air and return. It includes arranged transportation, accommodation and excursions.