From Short Course High School Student to ITC Team Member!!!

Leilah in the ITC aircraft cabin.

Every year, high school students around Aotearoa learn about the travel and tourism industry through our Short Courses taught in high schools. Just two years ago, Leilah Va took one of these courses as a student at Edgewater College.

From there, she went on to study the New Zealand Certificate in Tourism with a strand in Aviation Level 3, then the New Zealand Certificate in Travel Level 4. It goes without saying that Leilah was a dedicated, fantastic student, and now, she is one of ITC’s newest recruits as a Student Services Advisor.

Leilah is the perfect person to support new students, as she can lean on her own recent experiences as a student. Of course, we chatted to Leilah to learn more! (more…)

Meet Samantha Kingham: The ITC Grad Living the Dream at Disney World!

This ITC graduate is living her dream at Disney World!

For many young people starting out in the travel and tourism industry, the dream is to work at Disney World. Samantha Kingham didn’t just achieve that goal – she took it one step further by landing a coveted position on the Disney Entertainment and Performing team.

We of course had to learn more and share her story. So we chatted to Samantha and learned how what began with the feeling that Year 13 wasn’t for her, ultimately led her to the job of her dreams overseas!

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Meet Moana McKeen: ITC’s new Tourism Education Tutor & Marketing Support!

Moana in Tahiti – her favourite place to visit!

ITC’s newest recruit is Moana McKeen, who is joining us as a Tourism Education Tutor and Marketing Support professional.

Moana brings more than 17 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, with an impressive background in product development, client engagement, and business growth.

Her career spans key roles with Fuzion World Travellers, Tahiti Tourism, and Flight Centre, where she has developed a reputation for exceptional relationship management, insightful market knowledge, and a deep commitment to delivering outstanding service.

Moana holds a Bachelor of Aviation in Flight Crew Management from Massey University, and her passion for tourism, learning, and helping others thrive shines through in everything she does.

We’re incredibly excited to have Moana join the team, and we know her warmth, expertise, and industry insight will be a wonderful asset to our students, partners, and marketing projects.

We asked her a few quick questions to learn more!

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Meeting Demand, Supporting Northland: A Second Tourism Intake for Whangārei

ITC’s Mel with her Whangarei Academy

The strength of any industry lies in its people — and right now, New Zealand’s tourism and aviation sectors are thriving. With that growth comes opportunity, optimism, and an urgent need for skilled, job-ready professionals who are ready to step into exciting careers.

At the International Travel College (ITC) Whangārei Campus, we’re proud to share some exciting news: a second full-time Tourism intake will launch in July 2026, following overwhelming demand for our February start, which filled earlier than expected.

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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!

The story from there has been something of a ‘Great Journey,’ so we of course had to catch Eva for an interview to hear all about it. (more…)

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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