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As the travel and tourism sector looks to the future, exciting new opportunities are on the horizon.

From next generation galactic transport and virtual reality adventures, to exclusive global getaways and secret retreats closer to home, discover why now is the perfect time to study Travel and Tourism at EKC Group’s Dover Technical College.

1. A new era has arrived

We are entering an incredible new era in the travel and tourism sector. Advances in sustainable transport, digital technologies, and space tourism, are set to create a whole host of new and innovative roles for skilled professionals in the industry.

Developing specialist skills and experience now, can help ensure you’re at the forefront when new career opportunities arise in the sector.

2. Adventure awaits

No two days are the same when you work in the travel and tourism sector. You will meet people from all around the world, encounter unique challenges and overcome them, and learn more about yourself as you progress through your career.

Unlike traditional 9-5 jobs, the sector offers a great deal of variety in your working hours and location, with career opportunities available across the globe.

You may get to travel to exciting new countries and destinations as part of your job, or lead excursions and activities such as painting, sailing or rock climbing – the possibilities are endless.

In Kent, there are a whole host of attractions, venues and transport companies, offering a wide range of entry routes into the travel and tourism sector. As part of your course at Dover Technical College, you’ll complete a work placement with one of these local businesses, enabling you to put into practice your learning and gain real-world experience.

3. Your skills are needed

As opportunities pick up in the travel and tourism sector,global demand is set to increase for individuals with industry-relevant skills and experience.

At Dover Technical College, you’ll gain everything you need to successfully start your career in the sector, from hands-on professional experience, to industry insights and specialist knowledge.

Past students have benefitted from a visit to the Emirates Aviation Experience in London, practising to fly a plane using the commercial flight simulators and earned additional qualifications in sea survival and firefighting at the Maritime Academy in Whitfield.

September 2021 will see students take up a new work experience opportunity in the Spanish cities of Seville and Granada.

Studying now, you can complete your course in time for the sector’s recovery and take advantage of the new opportunities that will arise.

For more information about studying Travel and Tourism at Dover Technical College, and to apply online, visit www.ekcgroup.ac.uk/dover-technical-college/travel-and-tourism