5 statistics that will make you want to study travel and tourism!

Our Airport Training Centre is just one of the many perks of studying at ITC!

Every year, the Ministry of Business, Innovation, & Employment releases their annual Tourism Sentiment Survey. This survey offers an insight into how Kiwis are feeling about all things tourism, and if the recent release is anything to go by, it’s an exciting time to be in the industry!

Here are just 5 of the coolest facts from the latest survey results!

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Meet Rose, the student who found ITC and happiness after years trying other paths!

Rose tried lots of study and work options, but wasn’t truly happy until she switched to Travel and Tourism!

It’s incredibly tough to know what you want to do with your life at just 18. Once you get a little older, you realise how challenging it is to have to try to pick a career path at that age – and then stick with it forever!

Rose was one of those students. Throughout her 20s, she studied all manner of pathways, and worked in all manner of jobs. But she knew none of it was really for her. That’s when she took interest in travel and tourism, discovered ITC, and made the life-changing decision to enrol.

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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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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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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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What do you need to study at ITC?

Want to study at ITC? Here’s what you need to be eligible to enrol with us!

One of the most common questions we get asked from potential students is what they need to be eligible to enrol.

The good news is that it’s pretty straight forward!

Here’s a little more information about ITC, and what you need to be eligible to study at each level.

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Meet the ITC graduate making her own way in the travel world!

ITC graduate Mauga is loving her role as a LEAD agent for QANTAS at OACIS (Off-Airport Check-In Solutions) at Auckland International Airport.

Mauga is a recent ITC graduate who started her career working at Menzies. However, after a few hurdles, she has found her way into a fantastic new role working at Auckland International Airport.

Her positive attitude and strong work ethic are an inspiration for current and future ITC students, so what better way to share her story than with a quick interview?

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5 of the best tourism adventures in New Zealand

The Auckland SkyJump is one of our top five tourism adventures! Which of these have you tried?

At ITC, we live and breathe tourism – and we’re especially proud of all the phenomenal adventures available for visitors (and locals!) here in Aotearoa.

Not only do many of our past graduates already work at some of the country’s best tourist attractions, we also have the pleasure of introducing our current students to some of what New Zealand has to offer during our courses and trips.

So here are our top five picks for the best tourism adventures in New Zealand, whether you live here and want to explore your own backyard, or whether you’re visiting from overseas!

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