MBA in Travel and Tourism Jobs, Salary and Top Recruiters

What are the MBA in Travel and Tourism Jobs in India?

The Travelling and Tourism sector is one of the most flourishing industries to make a career. One with an MBA in Travel and Tourism degree not only gets an adventurous professional life but also helps in gaining managerial knowledge of the same. This MBA course takes them a step ahead to get a well-paid job in the industry.

The MBA in Travel and Tourism syllabus makes the candidates eligible to work in both government and private sectors, and the various roles offered to them are Tour Guide, Visa Executive, Hotel Manager, Tour Manager, etc. MBA graduates can work in different sectors like Travel companies, Airlines, Hotel Industry, etc, these degree holders get ample of job opportunities to choose from.

After successfully completing the course, the MBA in Travel and Tourism graduates have good opportunities in airlines as working in the flight or on the ground staff.

They can also get employment options in areas like Hotels, Transportation, Travel and tour companies, Academic institutions, etc. Graduates can also acquire professional designations such as Operations executive, Lobby manager, Information assistant, Front office manager tour operator, Tour management executive, Tourist guide, Sales, Manager, Travel executive, Trainee travel consultant, Visa executive, Ticketing assistant, Reservations executive, Travel agent, and many more.

What are the MBA in Travel and Tourism Job Sectors

Tabulated below are some of the sectors where MBA in Travel and Tourism graduates can find job opportunities.

Travel Agencies	Resorts or Spas
Tour Operators	Ships and Cruise
Airports	State Tourism Development Corporations
Airlines	International and National Food Chains
Hotel and Hospitality	Hospital and Institutional Catering
Facilities Management Service	Event Facilitation
Transport or Logistics	Adventure Tourism

Gender wise MBA in Travel and Tourism Salary Percentage

Source: Payscale

Which are the top MBA in Travel and Tourism Recruiters?

Work experience plays a significant role to grow in the field of travel and tourism, there are various job opportunities that candidates can avail in both private and public sectors after pursuing the MBA in Travel and Tourism course.

Tabulated below are some of the popular recruiters of MBA in Travel and Tourism passouts.

Private Recruiters:

Make My Trip	Spice Jet
Yatra.com	Travel Corporation of India
Radisson Blu	Indian Holidays Private Ltd.
Southwest Airlines	Orbitz Tour and Trade Affairs
Viva Voyages	Holiday Links India
Thomas Cook	Cox & Kings

Government Recruiters:

Ministry of Tourism of Government of India	Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation
Chandigarh Industrial & Tourism Development Corporation	Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation
Directorate of Information, Publicity & Tourism	Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation
Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation	Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation
Kerala Tourism Development Corporation	Tourism Development Jammu & Kashmir
Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation	Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation
IRCTC	APSRTC

Experience wise MBA in Travel and Tourism Salary Percentage

Source: Payscale

What are the MBA in Travel and Tourism Jobs?

Remuneration to the MBA candidates mostly depends on the personal qualification, recruiter, work experience, along with the profitability, organizational level, job role and other factors.

With the average salary ranging from INR 5 to 10 lakhs, here are some of the most popular job roles that any aspirant with this degree can explore.

Job Profiles	Average Salary
Travel Agents	INR 5 LPA
Hotel Tour Manager	INR 10 LPA
Tour Guide	INR 2.1 LPA
Visa Executive	INR 6 LPA
Tour Manager	INR 7 LPA
Travel Consultant	INR 5 LPA

Source: Payscale

MBA in Travel and Tourism: FAQs

Ques. Which are the common sectors for MBA in Travel and Tourism graduates to work?

Ans. Travel Agencies, Tour Operators, Airports, Airlines, Hotel and Hospitality, Facilities, Management Service, Transport or Logistics, Resorts or Spas, Ships and Cruise, State Tourism Development Corporations, International and National Food Chains, Hospital and Institutional, Catering, Event Facilitation, Adventure Tourism, etc. are some of the sectors where MBA in Travel and Tourism graduates can find job opportunities.

Ques. What are the job roles of an MBA in Travel and Tourism professional?

Ans. Tour Manager, Operations Manager, Travel Counselor, Travel Coordinator, Destination Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager are some of the job roles that MBA in Travel and Tourism graduates can opt for.

Ques. Which are some of the top private MBA in Travel and Tourism recruiters?

Ans. Make My Trip, Spice Jet, Yatra.com, Travel Corporation of India, Radisson Blu, Indian Holidays Private Ltd., Southwest Airlines, Orbitz Tour and Trade Affairs, Viva Voyages, Holiday Links India are some of the private MBA in Travel and Tourism recruiters.

Ques. Which are some of the top public MBA in Travel and Tourism recruiters?

Ans. Ministry of Tourism of Government of India, Directorate of Information, Publicity & Tourism, Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation, IRCTC, APSRTC and various other state travel and tourism departments like Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, Chandigarh Industrial & Tourism Development Corporation, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation, etc. are some of the top government or public recruiters of MBA in Travel and Tourism graduates.

Ques. What is the average salary offered to the MBA in Travel and Tourism graduates?

Ans. The average salary offered to the MBA in Travel and Tourism graduates in India ranges from INR 5 to 10 LPA.