GTTP Ireland
GTTP Ireland supports an introductory course on tourism which allows students to explore social, economic and geographical aspects of tourism and to recognise Ireland’s unique culture and heritage.
GTTP Ireland supports an introductory course on tourism which allows students to explore social, economic and geographical aspects of tourism and to recognise Ireland’s unique culture and heritage.
The Tourism Awareness Programme signals an initiative in tourism education involving the Department of Education, the National Tourism Development Authority/Failte Ireland and the Global Travel & Tourism Partnership (GTTP) and incorporates elements of the GTTP developed “Passport” curriculum. Students also have access to a number of international competitions, including, Travel Writing, Photography and a Research Award developed by GTTP member countries, including Ireland.
Two course options are offered: a single term module of 2 to 3 classes per week over 8 to 10 weeks, and a full-year program spread over 3 terms of 8 to 10 weeks. Course completion certificates, which are endorsed by the Department of Education, are available to students who successfully complete either option.
For more details about the Tourism Awareness Program, click here
Schools and Colleges offering the programme receive support from the Travel & Tourism Industry in the form of lectures from industry professionals, opportunities for work experience, and a detailed guide to teaching resources. The component parts of the programme include: Economic and Social Aspects of Tourism, Geographical and Ecological Aspects of Tourism, Tourism and Heritage, Tourism and Irish Culture and the History of Food in Ireland.
The tripartite educational project aims to develop students’ inter-personal skills, to promote the national importance of tourism to the economy among young people and to highlight the career opportunities in tourism and hospitality.
Partners in Ireland:
- The Doyle Collection
- Failte Ireland (National Tourism Development Authority)
- Fitzpatrick Hotels International
- The Glenview Hotel
- Stena Line
- The Gresham Group
- Continental Airlines
Additional Links:
- University College Dublin offers an MBS-Travel & Tourism through the Michael Smurfit School of Business at the college
- Shannon College of Management offers a BBS-International Hotel Management and a B.Comm with Diploma in International Hotel Management.
- The Irish Hospitality Institute facilitates students, graduates and post graduates and offers information regarding the industry, links, and career opportunities.
The Director, GTTP Ireland, is:
Raymond Shanks
Chairman, GTTP Ireland
Shanan, Coolnahorna
Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, ROI
Ireland
Phone: +353-53-92-393-92
E-mail: [email protected]
