Meet one of the first students to complete the new Online Cabin Crew Course!

Riley is one of the first students to complete the Cabin Crew Online course!

ITC recently announced a selection of new online courses, each designed to offer an introduction to studying travel and tourism, and a first step towards a career in these amazing roles!

One of these courses is the Cabin Crew Online course, which covers how the aviation industry works, what the life of a cabin crew member is like, real-world tips and training for what you need to become a flight attendant, and more.

Riley Slotemaker is one of the first students to complete this course, and his review is shining! We asked him a little more about his experience.  

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New opportunities arise for graduates as tourism industry evolves

New technology is creating new pathways and career opportunities for those in the travel and tourism industry.

Like any industry, tourism and travel will evolve with the times. Even Instagram, a simple photo sharing platform, has already had a huge impact on the way people travel by creating Insta-famous locations, and by making lesser-known destinations more well known.

Now that technology continues to evolve, it is having even more of an effect on not just how we travel – but how we can work in the travel and tourism industry.

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Teacher personal development day with Disney recruiters at ITC a magical success

Ray from Disney takes a selfie with the attendees at our recent Personal Development Day.

ITC is dedicated to supporting education in New Zealand, with a particular focus on travel and tourism for students. That said, we know that Aotearoa’s teachers are absolutely vital for the education of the next generation – which is why we also provide free personal development days for teachers on occasion as well!

Recently, we became the first education provider to offer a free personal development day with Disney Recruiters presenting.

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We have a NEW Whangarei classroom!

The Common Room is a welcoming space on the Whangarei Campus.

ITC has been hard at work preparing a brand new classroom for our Whangarei students – and it’s ready at last!

We’re excited to share the details of this wonderful facility, which is even more well equipped to welcome students, offers a large open space, and creates a natural, vibrant place to earn a valuable qualification. 

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Lock in your post-exam plans!

Prepare your plans for after your exams and enrol in our November intake for level 3!

High school exams are just around the corner, and while there’s a huge push to study hard and get good results, there’s still a big question left – what’s next?

At ITC, we’ve made it easy to finish your high school studies and jump straight into earning a valuable, industry-recognised qualification. That’s because our courses start in November, so you won’t waste any time over summer. Instead, you’ll be counting down to graduation as your peers are counting down to starting their own qualifications in early 2025!

Read on to learn more about your options for level 3 qualifications in travel and tourism, and for how our current level 3 students are enjoying their studies.

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Meet one of the first people to take the Tour Guiding Online Course!

Some of Catherine’s travels in Sydney.

ITC recently launched a series of Online Courses designed to give people an introduction into various roles in the travel and tourism industries.

And now, we’re excited to see some of our first students sign up and complete these courses! One such student is Catherine Smith, and her story has absolutely blown us away.

Not only is she moving to New Zealand with her Kiwi husband, she is also looking to get into the industry when she arrives. She even shared some of her favourite recent travels with us!

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High schools: Are you planning 2025? Let ITC help!

Our fabulous ITC Schools Team.

The end of the 2024 school year is fast approaching, and on top of managing exam time, schools are also in the midst of planning for the upcoming year.

And ITC can help!

It’s our vision to inspire students all over New Zealand to pursue a career in airline, travel or tourism. Our dedicated Schools Team provide quality education, short courses, and tourism resources to secondary schools throughout the country.

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ITC’s hugely popular Business of Tourism Academy is officially open for 2025 expressions of interest!

ITC’s Business of Tourism Academy is a hugely popular course, and it is officially open now for expressions of interest for 2025!

Here’s everything you need to know about the Business of Tourism Academy – and how to apply!

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Calling all teachers: ITC offering two free PD days this September!

Sign up for one of our free upcoming Personal Development days for teachers.

The upcoming term 3 is an exciting one, as ITC is offering free personal development days for teachers, as well as STAR, Gateway, and Careers Advisors.

However, due to the popularity of these courses, just one staff member per school can attend. This is to give more schools the opportunity to benefit from these days.

We already have just a handful of spaces left for each day, so don’t hesitate to secure your space by RSVP’ing below!

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ITC delivers a Customer Service workshop for the Explore Group

The Explore Group during the Customer Service workshop with ITC’s Mel Jenkins.

ITC is known for offering exceptional qualifications and certifications to high school and college students in New Zealand – but we also often provide workshops for businesses as well.

Recently, we delivered a Customer Service workshop for the Explore Group. The Explore Group is a tourism operator based in Auckland, Bay of Islands and in the Whitsunday Islands Australia that offers incredible cruises and sailing adventures around in these amazing locations.

We first worked with the Explore Group back in 2017, and have continued to help develop their customer service skills ever since.

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