Our Courses Are Filling Up (But it’s not too late to join!)

The Level 3 Whangarei class excited to get started at ITC!

The year is off to a busy and exciting start for everyone at ITC – but if it’s not off to a great start for you, it’s not too late to join us!

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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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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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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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Travel industry myths: BUSTED!

Have you heard some odd rumours about the travel industry? We’re here to bust them!

We hear a lot of myths about working in the travel industry, and since we have countless years of experience between us as a team, we can confidently say that they’re all false!

Here are some of the most common myths you might hear when you’re thinking about working in the travel industry – and why so many of them actually aren’t true at all.

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ITC Students WOW Trade Manager on Work Experience

ITC students Ladelle and Natasha at a recent trade event.

Tourism Events Queensland recently hosted a VIP Brand Launch, with networking opportunities, a spa activation, a seated dinner, and formal presentations. Trade Manager at Brand USA Elaine has brought in ITC students for work experience in the past, and once again put the call out to see if any students would like some incredible experience at an industry event.

Two students – Ladelle James and Natasha Hilton – both signed up immediately.

“Their duties included supporting the general event setup, helping prepare the welcome area, greeting and checking in guests, managing the coat check and name tag distribution, and assisting with guest movement into the networking space. Toward the end of the evening, they also helped distribute gift bags and ensured guests were reunited with their coats and belongings,” explained Elaine.

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