Professional Development

The Tourism Management Institute, the destination management section of the Tourism Society, is committed to supporting its members’ development as tourism destination management professionals. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is central to its activities, such as the Annual Convention and Hot Topic Events. Click here for more information - http://www.tmi.org.uk/cpdwelcome.php.

The Tourism Management Institute also offers professional qualifications in destination management via part time, distance learning. The Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc in Destination Management are delivered online by Leeds Metropolitan, Bournemouth and Lancaster Universities. More information on topics covered, testimonials from participants and an application form are available from www.tmi.org.uk/tmiqualifications.php

UCAS - Looking for a university or college course on travel and tourism? Go to www.ucas.com/search/index.html, and do a course search.

Placement Advisors for Tourism & Hospitality (PATH) works with universities/colleges and employers to promote, support and develop high quality work placements within tourism, hospitality and related industries. PATH operates for the benefit of students in higher and further education in the UK and seeks to provide advice and support to educators and employers who wish to provide work placement opportunities in their organisations.http://www.chme.org.uk/WorkingGroups-PATH.asp

UK Skills Passport - your guide to success in Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism - includes job vacancies, a career route map and 'points' system to record your qualifications and training - http://www.uksp.co.uk/

Accredited Travel Professional scheme - http://www.a-t-p.org.uk/. For recognition as a travel professional by your customers, employer and colleagues that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to give excellent service and are contributing to the success of your organisation.

People 1st 'State of the Nation' report 2009 launched.
People 1st's first annual review of the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism labour market was launched on Wednesday 13 May. The report is essential reading for those working in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector, particularly education professionals, trade bodies, researchers, policy makers, HR and training managers and students. It brings together information on the size, structure and importance of the sector along with information on recruitment, training and skill needs. It also examines what impact the recession has had on the sector, particularly on the demand for new recruits.

Copies of the executive summary of the report are free to download from the People 1st website at http://www.people1st.co.uk/research/state-of-the-nation-2009 and hard copies of the 100 page full report are available to purchase for £75 + VAT. To order your copy, please complete the order form on the website.

World Class Customer Service for 2012 and Beyond - Research Report - click here to download.