Hear from the ITC student whose International Working Holiday experience has been “life changing”!

ITC graduate Leandi’s journey has been incredible so far. Hear what she’s been up to!

The team at ITC is often as much a family as it is a college, as we stay in touch with our students and cheer on their successes as they gain experience in the industry and travel around the world.

We recently heard from an Auckland City Campus student, Leandri. Leandri was initially upset about not getting her dream job elsewhere, but ITC Employment Consultant Sarndra suggested an internship with International Working Holidays.

“We made some calls and the rest is history!”, explained Sarndra.

Here’s Leandri’s incredible update:

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How ITC supports learners who relocate

Thinking of relocating to study at ITC? Here’s how our team will help support you every step of the way!

Attending college away from home can be a great experience. It offers you your first taste of independence and freedom, all while studying something you are passionate about and building skills that will set you up for the future.

Here are just a few reasons why we think it’s a great idea, and how we work to ensure any students away from home feel welcome and supported!

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ITC graduate launches herself into big new role with AJ Hackett

Graduate Fleur has already had an incredibly exciting career – and she’s only just begun!

In early 2023, we chatted with ITC graduate Fleur who had just landed an incredible role with AJ Hackett.

Two years on, we heard about her adventures overseas, and her promotion to a managerial level at AJ Hackett. And since ITC loves to stay in touch with graduates and celebrate their successes, we thought we’d share her wonderful stories and news with new students considering following in her footsteps!

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Welcome to our newest recruits to ITC!

Say hello to our wonderful new Auckland City Campus class! (It’s not too late to join them!)

We’ve just started a new intake on Monday for our New Zealand Certificate in Tourism with a strand in Tourism and Travel, and our New Zealand Certificate in Tourism with a strand in Aviation.

And we could not be more excited to welcome our newest recruits to the ITC family!

These students have snapped up their full Fees Free entitlements by enrolling now, and they’ve taken the first step in a phenomenal lifelong career in travel and tourism. As you might imagine, the excitement on campus is infectious.

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9 reasons to choose ITC for your studies

Thinking of studying with ITC? Here are nine excellent reasons why you should!

Interested in taking the next step in your education, but not sure where to go or what to do?

We might be a little biased, but we think there are countless reasons to choose ITC to earn an industry-recognised, valuable qualification. Our courses have helped thousands of students land the jobs of their dreams, and we’re looking forward to meeting and helping thousands more!

So here are just 9 of the top reasons to choose ITC.

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Want to work on superyachts? Here are some top tips to get started!

Want to work on superyachts? Check out our tips to get started!

Working on a superyacht sounds like the career that people only have in movies and television shows. But for anyone serious about a career in travel and tourism – it’s actually a realistic possibility.

Just ask Charlotte Roberts-Swain, an ITC graduate who has been working on superyachts for the past decade!

Here are some of the top tips to keep in mind if you’re looking to follow in her footsteps.

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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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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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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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Find out why ITC is so popular with Tahitian students!

ITC’s Daniel Maine is a true jet setter, and has recently visited Tahiti to speak to local students about studying in Aotearoa with us.

Daniel Maine began working with ITC back in 2016 as a short course tutor. In 2021, he was one of the first Kiwis to visit Rarotonga in the two-way travel bubble. And now, he’s taking a trip to Tahiti to chat with local students about the option of studying at ITC in New Zealand!

We had a quick catch up with Daniel about working with international students, why ITC is such a popular choice, and about his advice for any overseas students considering New Zealand for their studies.

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