Travel and tourism - encompassing transportation, catering, accommodations, recreation and services for travelers - is the world's largest industry and employs 127 million people. The opportunities for a career in tourism are growing, but only for those who are well trained.
In partnership with The Travel institute, ACC offers continuing education courses for existing travel professionals, training in starting a business in the travel industry and courses that prepare travel professionals to pass the Travel Agency Proficiency (TAP) exam and Certified Travel Associate exam. The TAP and Certified Travel Associate credentials are widely recognized in the travel industry as representing the top travel professionals.
Courses include:
- Understanding Customer Needs
- Customer-Focused Selling
- Professionalism at Work
- Customer Service
- Touring the World
- Selling Special Interest Travel
- Interpersonal Communication
- Computer Technology
Current Course Listing
The following courses are currently being offered by the Travel and Tourism department.
Computer Technology (16 Hours)
This course will describe the functions of basic computer applications and help you select the appropriate tools to help you work more efficiently. Learn how computers can save you time by facilitating three basic tasks in the travel agency: research, communication, and organization. TRVX 3003 / 100 98374
40.00 plus Materials Fee
September 29 - November 22
Tuesday & Thursday: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Highland Business Center - Room 301.8
Touring the World (16 Hours)
Travel counselors not only sells experiences such as tours, cruises or independent travel; they also sell the destinations where these activities take place. Touring the World presents a basis of information for the places people visit, and some of the "must-know" attractions they will find there. TRVX 3001 / 100 98373
40.00 plus Materials Fee
August 25 - September 17
Tuesday & Thursday: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Highland Business Center - Room 301.8
Staff Directory
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HBC 408.1 |
223-7139 |
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Account Executive |
223-7113 |
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Departmental Information
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By Phone: (512) 223-7536
By Fax Machine: (512) 223-7030
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ACC Business & Industry Institute
Highland Business Center - 4th Floor
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd.
Austin, TX 78752
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