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6-Month Professional Programme · 480 training hours

Develop professional skills in eco-spiritual tourism and hospitality.

Curriculum

Two parts, six months

Part I — Eco-Spiritual Tourism

Month 1

Foundations

Foundations of eco-spiritual tourism, ecosystems and biodiversity, spiritual traditions and sustainable tourism.

Month 2

Planning & design

Destination planning, itinerary design, ethical tourism, community participation and tourism marketing.

Month 3

Operations & experience

Tour operations, guiding, storytelling, destination experience design and tourism project work.

Learning outcomes

Skills for professional practice

Participants develop professional-level practical skills and greater responsibility in tourism, hospitality, caregiving and entrepreneurial activities, including:

  • 01Tourism planning and itinerary design
  • 02Guest services and hospitality operations
  • 03Responsible and sustainable tourism practice
  • 04Digital marketing for tourism and hospitality
  • 05Teamwork and communication
  • 06Business concepts for tourism enterprises
  • 07International caregiving
  • 08TESH Home practical training

Final project

Design a concept of your own

Students develop one of the following, bringing together both parts of the programme:

Eco-spiritual resortWellness retreatTourism packageCommunity-based tourism projectSustainable hospitality business concept

Industry exposure depends on partner arrangements. TESH Home practical training is part of this level where available.