How is the Master in Airline, Travel and Tourism Management different from a hospitality master?

A hospitality master tends to focus on hotels and food and beverage. This master spans airlines, intermediaries and destinations — the wider travel ecosystem rather than the property-level layer.

Is this master suited to airline professionals specifically?

Yes — and equally to senior tour operator, OTA and destination management staff. The point of the programme is to develop people who can lead across those sectors rather than staying in one.

Do I need a Bachelor's degree to apply?

A relevant Bachelor's is the standard route. HICL also considers significant senior industry experience as alternative entry on a case-by-case basis.

Will the Master in Airline, Travel and Tourism Management cover sustainability and crisis management?

Yes. Climate, overtourism, IROPs, geopolitical risk and pandemic-style shocks are part of the agenda because the modern industry can't avoid them.

Can the master be studied online?

Yes — online and blended modes designed for working professionals are available. HICL confirms the format per intake.

What does the programme cost?

Fees vary by mode and intake. Please contact HICL admissions for the current schedule and any payment options.

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Master in Airline, Travel and Tourism Management at HICL

The travel industry is not three separate sectors. An airline's revenue depends on tourism flows; a destination's success depends on connectivity; a tour operator's product hinges on both. The Master in Airline, Travel and Tourism Management is built for senior professionals who already understand that and want a postgraduate qualification that crosses the boundaries instead of staying in one lane.

This is a strategic postgraduate programme. It assumes prior experience and academic capability, and pushes into commercial, operational and policy decisions that span airlines, travel intermediaries and destination organisations.

Why a cross-sector master

A senior airline commercial manager who has never thought about destination policy will eventually find themselves in a room where that's the only conversation. A tourism director with no view on airline route economics will struggle to argue for connectivity investment. The Master in Airline, Travel and Tourism Management explicitly braids these threads — revenue management, network and route economics, distribution, tour operating models, destination marketing, sustainability, crisis management — so graduates can lead across the value chain.

Who This Master Is For

Airline commercial, network and operations managers ready for a director-level move.
Senior travel agency, tour operator and OTA managers expanding their remit.
Destination management organisation leaders and policy staff.
Consultants advising across the airline, travel and tourism ecosystem.

Where graduates head

Graduates of the Master in Airline, Travel and Tourism Management typically progress into senior roles such as Head of Commercial in airlines or tour operators, Destination Director, Travel Industry Consultant, Group General Manager in travel enterprises, and senior posts in tourism authorities. Specific outcomes depend on prior experience and the market.

Delivery

HICL offers the Master in Airline, Travel and Tourism Management in formats including online and blended modes designed for working professionals. Industry case material and applied projects sit at the centre of assessment. Module structure is confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, OR significant senior experience in airline, travel or tourism roles considered case-by-case.
English language: IELTS 6.0 or accepted equivalent.
Industry experience strongly preferred — this master is not designed as an entry route into the sector.

Apply for the Master in Airline, Travel and Tourism Management

If your career is taking you across two or three pieces of the travel value chain at once, the Master in Airline, Travel and Tourism Management gives you the strategic vocabulary to lead at that level. Click Enroll Now to apply; HICL admissions will usually come back within one working day.