Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management (Level 6)

Hospo, Food & Tourism

A 32-week NZQA Level 6 Diploma developing advanced skills for careers in tourism and travel management, including communication, marketing, leadership, and the design of hospitality/tourism businesses.

$ENQUIRE

Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing


This course starts anytime

NZQA Level 6 Certification

Study Level

Advanced

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Available in 5 locations

It will take a total of 32 weeks

Background blur gradient small

Coming Soon: Nexties Explorer

Our AI-powered Explorer is almost ready. Soon, you’ll be able to build a dynamic profile of your skills, goals, and strengths, and get a curated selection of courses just for you.

More details

Unlock these abilities


Star graphic

Industry Understanding

Develop comprehensive knowledge of tourism and travel industry functions and structure.

Star graphic

Communication and Marketing Skills

Demonstrate advanced skills in communication and marketing specifically tailored to tourism.

Star graphic

Leadership and Management

Apply strategic leadership principles in tourism and travel management contexts.

What You're Signing Up For

The Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management provides students with advanced skills and knowledge to excel in the tourism and travel industry, both within New Zealand and internationally. Covering key industry functions such as communication and marketing, environmental sustainability, Māori culture, visitor experience creation, and strategic leadership, the course prepares graduates for diverse roles in tourism operations, management, and sales. It includes practical components such as internships, study tours, and opportunities to participate in industry job fairs. Graduates gain deep insight into industry structure, business design, and the importance of customer experiences.

Course Content

  • Tourism and travel industry overview
  • Communication and marketing
  • Strategic leadership
  • Creating the visitor experience
  • Sales and distribution in tourism
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Designing a hospitality or tourism business
  • Industry job fairs
  • Study tours to tourism destinations
  • Insights into large-scale tourism business operations (like Walt Disney World)
  • Internships and work placements

What you need to know first

Applicants must have attained a qualification in tourism or travel at Level 5 or above.

Special admission may be granted to applicants (aged 20 and over) with no formal qualifications but who have evidence of relevant prior learning and work or life experience.

Industry icon

What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Tourism

  • Travel

  • Hospitality

Employment opportunities icon

Future employment opportunities might be

  • Front desk agent

  • Tour guide

  • Travel agent

  • Customer service agent

  • Concierge

  • Airline sales manager

  • Shore excursion staff