Make 2026 Count: Where Your Future Truly Matters

A recent group of ITC level 4 graduates.

As a new year begins, many people find themselves asking the same question:

What’s next for me?

At ITC, we believe the answer starts with being seen, supported, and genuinely cared for — not just as a student, but as an individual with dreams, goals and a future worth investing in.

That belief is at the heart of everything we do.

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2026 is Here! Enrol with ITC and Get Started Today

Let your career goals take flight with ITC in 2026!

Happy New Year from everyone at the International Travel College of New Zealand! It’s an exciting time to be thinking about your future and kick-starting a career in travel, tourism, or aviation.

We’re thrilled to announce that our campuses will open on Monday, January 12 (next week!), and enrolments are now open for our 2026 courses. Whether you’re just finishing school, ready for a career change, or dreaming of working where others holiday, ITC has a pathway for you.

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Goodbye 2025 – Hello 2026!

Merry Christmas from the team at ITC!

It’s that time of the year again, where we all wonder where the year went, prepare to take a fun and festive break over Christmas and New Year’s, and start preparing for the new beginnings and growth in 2026.

ITC will be closing our office at 5pm on Friday December 19, and we’ll be back in the office on Monday January 12. 

But that doesn’t mean you can’t still learn more about ITC or even enrol during the break. Here’s what you can do online in the meantime!

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Meet Eva Bristow: One of ITC’s most inspiring graduates yet!

Eva Bristow was working full time and feeling the drive to make a change. Before long she was learning about ITC’s online options with Study From Home, hearing about the Fees Free Program, and enrolling!

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Meet Brooke Therond – The ITC Graduate working for Qantas!

Brooke Therond is working for Qantas after studying with ITC!

Brooke Therond knew that year 13 at high school wasn’t for her, but that didn’t mean she was giving up on study and learning. Instead, she enrolled with ITC, earned level 3 and level 4 qualifications, and is now working in “the best industry in the world”!

We chatted to Brooke to learn more about her incredible journey.

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From “no interest in tourism” to “loving the industry”: Graduate Mele’s incredible story!

Mele on her first day at work, representing “how every bit of effort, sweat, and even tears put into my ITC assessments has helped me grow so much.”

Mele Aitu is the perfect example of an ITC student who made the most of our qualifications, dedicated team, and endless travel and tourism opportunities.

She recently reached out to the team at ITC to give us an update about her career.

“Honestly, ITC has shaped me into the person I am today. I came into ITC completely clueless and had no interest in tourism at all. But look at me now, absolutely loving the industry! I truly thank the ITC community for their empathy, support, and for always pushing me to reach my full potential.”

Of course, we had to learn more, so we set up a quick interview!

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Meet the student who came to ITC instead of Year 13 – and has already landed her dream job!

Ruby Wang graduated ITC in July, and is already in training to become a flight attendant!

Student Ruby Wang was at Albany Senior High School when her career advisor suggested ITC instead of continuing into year 13. Ruby had been studying travel and tourism at school and really enjoying it, and when year 13 didn’t feel like the right path for her, she took up the suggestion and came to ITC instead.

And even though she only graduated from ITC in July, she has already started training to be a flight attendant with Qantas! With such an inspiring story, we had to ask her a few questions to learn more.

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From the Classroom to the Industry: How ITC Is Shaping the Future of Tourism in NZ Schools

ITC’s Mel at the beach with a group of Schools students.

At International Travel College (ITC), we’re proud to partner with secondary schools across Aotearoa to bring real-world pathways and hands-on learning into the classroom. As a leading tertiary provider specialising in tourism, aviation and travel, we support secondary students via short courses, Gateway / STAR programmes, tourism class resources, and more — all designed to educate while sparking students’ passion for our industry. 

We are proud of the work our dedicated team has achieved over the years. This year is our biggest yet! Once again expanding our Schools Team, building new exciting relationships to support tourism education in schools and bringing new schools onboard to provide quality education and resources Nationwide. 

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ITC Industry Expo connects students with inspiring industry reps

The KiwiRail team at their booth at our recent Industry Expo.

One of the many perks of studying with ITC is the regular opportunity to meet with those in the industry, make connections, and gain real-world knowledge of the roles available in travel and tourism.

The annual ITC Industry Expo is just one of those opportunities, as it invites employers to talk about their workplaces, the roles available, and what it’s like to work there. It’s an event that all current and past students are invited to, and one that always results in incredible feedback from the students and employers alike.

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Imagine having just your fun subjects every day

Bored at school? Imagine just being able to study your fun subjects!

Everyone has classes in high school that are more fun than others. Ones that don’t feel like you’re trying to force your brain through a pasta strainer (we’re looking at you, physics).

But perhaps you light up when you learn about travel, cultures, or planning dream holidays?

What if you could spend every day studying the things that actually excite you? What if your fun subjects became your full-time study, leading you straight toward a career? That’s what’s on offer at the International Travel College (ITC).

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