College Diploma – Hospitality and Tourism Management – Travel and Tourism

The Hospitality and Tourism Management – Travel and Tourism 2-year diploma program prepares students for careers in destination management, tour operations, travel agencies, and travel product sales.

• Core Focus & Specialization: Combines foundational hospitality management—guest experience delivery, sales and marketing, service leadership, and financial management—with specialized travel industry training. Students study reservation systems, product knowledge, itinerary planning and design, special interest travel, and sustainable tourism.

• Applied Learning: Features opportunities to connect with industry partners to solve real-world sector challenges, alongside practical sales and marketing experience at SAIT’s campus Travel Center and a 400-hour industry work placement.

• Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $50,747/yr (Range: $36K – $78K) | 1,232 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $51,574/yr (Range: $36K – $75K) | 142 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

Academic Background:

Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.