How long is the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy?

The Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy at LSHRM runs over 12 to 15 months, delivered flexibly to suit working students and international applicants studying with LSHRM.

Is the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy recognised in the UK?

Yes. The Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy is a UK-aligned Advanced Diploma (UK Level 5-equivalent) programme referenced against LSHRM's partner professional bodies, giving graduates credible evidence of structured hospitality study.

What are the entry requirements for the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy?

Applicants to the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy need to meet the standard LSHRM Advanced Diploma (UK Level 5-equivalent) entry criteria covering prior study, English proficiency and a short statement of interest. Full details sit in the Entry Requirements section above.

What does the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy cost and is funding available?

Tuition for the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy varies by delivery mode and intake. LSHRM offers instalment plans, employer-sponsored routes and scholarship support for eligible students on the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy.

Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy | LSHRM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy is a UK Level 5-equivalent programme aimed at supervisors and operational-managerial candidates in resort & business management. Delivered over 12 to 15 months, it builds the systems thinking, leadership discipline and cross-department coordination that senior operational roles require.

Students on the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy tackle scenario-based modules that model the operating decisions faced by senior supervisors, deputy heads and department managers across London and international hospitality settings, with tutor feedback drawing on live sector examples.

By graduation, Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy students lead teams across shifts, coordinate systems across departments and contribute to strategic decisions in resort & business management. Graduates articulate onto the Higher Diploma or Bachelor top-up.

Key Features

UK-aligned Advanced Diploma (UK Level 5-equivalent) programme referenced against the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) and other LSHRM partner professional bodies
Flexible delivery across on-campus, online and distance-learning routes so students can join the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy from anywhere
Curriculum shaped around source-market analysis, destination positioning and cross-border partnerships within resort & business management
Applied assessments, case studies and scenario-based tasks written specifically for the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy
Tutors drawn from hotel operations, revenue leadership, housekeeping direction and hospitality technology backgrounds
Dedicated career service support with introductions to London hotel groups, luxury resort operators and boutique brands

What You Will Learn

Apply source-market analysis inside a professional resort & business management context
Use destination positioning inside a professional resort & business management context
Develop cross-border partnerships inside a professional resort & business management context
Plan tourism policy overview inside a professional resort & business management context
Evaluate international distribution inside a professional resort & business management context
Design leading cross-department coordination and handovers inside a professional resort & business management context
Deliver reading and acting on operational and financial KPIs inside a professional resort & business management context
Coordinate designing and refining departmental SOPs inside a professional resort & business management context

Who This Course Is For

Supervisors targeting departmental management roles in resort & business management
Diploma-holders progressing to Level 5-equivalent study
Experienced hospitality practitioners without formal qualifications
International candidates preparing for London management positions

Career Pathways

Hospitality Entrepreneur
Revenue Manager
Business Development Manager
Sales and Marketing Manager
Financial Controller
Tourism Business Manager

LSHRM's careers service supports students on the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy with CV and LinkedIn review, interview coaching and structured introductions to London hotel groups, international resort operators, boutique brands and the wider hospitality supply chain relevant to resort & business management. Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy are supported into first roles, progression roles and onward LSHRM study, with alumni progressing across cluster hotels, luxury properties, revenue-management platforms, integrated resort operators and hospitality consultancies. Career workshops, employer briefings and applied projects are all linked back to the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy so that every student ends the programme with employer-ready evidence of what they can do.

Entry Requirements

A completed LSHRM Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification
Alternatively, 2+ years of relevant hospitality, hotel or resort experience with a strong statement of purpose
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English proficiency for international applicants
Two academic or professional references
Access to a computer and reliable internet for online delivery

Why Study at LSHRM

LSHRM's articulation model means every Certificate and Diploma leads cleanly into an Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma and full honours degree - with Master's routes for those aiming at general management, executive and consultancy roles.

LSHRM is the London School of Hotel and Resort Management - a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the operational and strategic disciplines that run modern hotels, resorts and integrated hospitality businesses.

For students on the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy specifically, LSHRM combines this professional-body alignment with tutor expertise across resort & business management and a career service tuned to the Advanced Diploma (UK Level 5-equivalent) entry point, so the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy sits inside a coherent, industry-referenced study experience. Every module on the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy is designed to leave learners with usable skills and documented evidence, whether they are preparing for a first UK hospitality role or a senior appointment in an international group.

Apply for Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy

Applications for the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy are open for the upcoming intake at LSHRM in central London. Progress into supervisory and strategic hospitality practice and join a UK-aligned Advanced Diploma (UK Level 5-equivalent) route in resort & business management. Our admissions team will guide you through required documents, English-language options and available scholarships, and will map the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy against the wider LSHRM articulation pathway so you can see how this qualification connects cleanly to your next step. Book a call with an LSHRM admissions adviser to check your fit for the Advanced Diploma in International Tourism Strategy and reserve your place on the next intake. Enrol Now.