How is the Bachelor in Tourism Management (BTM006) different from a hotel management degree?

Hotel management focuses on running individual properties. The BTM006 focuses on the wider industry around them — destinations, agencies, operators, transport providers — and how visitors are attracted, served and retained at the destination level.

Does the degree cover sustainable tourism?

Yes. Sustainability is increasingly central to tourism roles — particularly in destination management and product design — and is integrated into the Bachelor in Tourism Management (BTM006).

Can I work for a tourism board with this degree?

Tourism boards and DMOs do hire graduates with relevant degrees, often into research, marketing or product roles. As with any public-sector entry path, hiring depends on the role, the country and your specific experience.

Is there practical fieldwork in the BTM006?

Tourism degrees typically include applied projects, field visits and case work — exact composition is confirmed at enrolment.

How long is the programme?

It's a three-year Bachelor. Admissions will confirm specifics for your intake.

What does the BTM006 cost?

Tuition varies by mode and applicant category. Contact LSTH admissions for current details.

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Bachelor in Tourism Management (BTM006) at LSTH

The tourism industry is enormous — agencies, tour operators, destination marketing organisations, attractions, transport providers and the long tail of small businesses that serve visitors. The Bachelor in Tourism Management (BTM006) at the London School of Tourism and Hospitality is a three-year undergraduate degree that gives you the operational, commercial and cultural literacy to work confidently inside that ecosystem.

This is one of LSTH's core tourism programmes. The Bachelor in Tourism Management (BTM006) suits school leavers who already know they're drawn to travel and tourism work, and adult learners who've been in adjacent fields and want to formalise the move.

Tourism Has Become More Demanding

The job no longer ends at sales. Modern tourism professionals need to think about sustainability, accessibility, digital marketing, community impact, partner management and crisis response — the last one became unmissable during the pandemic and remains part of the toolkit. A degree-level qualification reflects that complexity.

Who the Bachelor in Tourism Management (BTM006) Is For

School leavers drawn to destinations, travel and culture.
Travel agency or tour operator staff wanting a degree behind their experience.
Hospitality workers moving across into the tourism side of the industry.
International students aiming at tour operators, DMCs or DMOs.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the Bachelor in Tourism Management (BTM006) typically progress into roles such as tour operations executive, product manager, destination marketing coordinator, travel consultant, sustainability officer and tourism-board researcher. Some move into hotel sales and partnership roles serving tourism markets. Long-term progression depends on language skills, niche expertise and the market you focus on.

How the Degree Runs

The Bachelor combines lecture-based learning, applied case work and group projects. London is itself one of the largest urban tourism destinations in the world, which makes for steady real-world reference. Module structure, placements and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment.