BA in International Tourism Development

Course Overview

The BA in International Tourism Development is a Bachelor (BA / BSc) programme from the London School of International Luxury Hospitality & Hotel Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London. It runs over 36 months as a full honours degree, with top-up entry available for Higher Diploma holders and is written against the standards recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism, ABTA, the International Air Transport Association and the Civil Aviation Authority. The syllabus keeps its destination management focus throughout, and applied content is drawn from UK inbound and outbound tour operators, London-based travel agencies, full-service carriers and regional airports.

By the close of the BA in International Tourism Development, you will be able to discuss destination management and ground handling with sector-appropriate vocabulary, evidence structured study on your CV and interview record, and move confidently into the next stage of your graduate-level hospitality journey. The programme is anchored to the Institute of Travel and Tourism, ABTA, the International Air Transport Association and the Civil Aviation Authority, so what you learn stays connected to how the sector actually recruits and promotes.

Key Features

• Study runs over 36 months as a full honours degree, with top-up entry available for Higher Diploma holders, with flexible online and on-campus routes designed for UK and international applicants working in customer-facing roles.
• Curriculum benchmarked against Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) standards, with references to World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) guidance on destination management and adjacent practice.
• Applied case content drawn from UK inbound and outbound tour operators, London-based travel agencies, full-service carriers and regional airports, with concrete reference across ground handling and ground handling.
• Assessment mix of coursework, scenario tasks, service audits and reflective practice tuned to graduate-level-level candidates rather than lecture-and-exam recall.
• Direct articulation into the next LSILHHM level, keeping your London-recognised study path open from Certificate through to Bachelor and Master routes.
• Dedicated LSILHHM careers support covering CV writing, LinkedIn review, interview coaching and structured introductions to luxury hospitality employers.
• Written by former luxury hotel general managers, resort operations directors and hospitality consultants so the material reflects how the sector actually runs.

What You Will Learn

• Build launch and repositioning plans for new or refurbished properties, applied to the specific destination management focus of the BA in International Tourism Development.
• Shape sustainability and ESG programmes appropriate to luxury guests, applied to the specific destination management focus of the BA in International Tourism Development.
• Analyse market and revenue data and present it to a senior audience, applied to the specific destination management focus of the BA in International Tourism Development.
• Set commercial strategy for a hospitality unit at the property or portfolio level, applied to the specific destination management focus of the BA in International Tourism Development.
• Develop brand positioning plans that hold up under competitive review, applied to the specific destination management focus of the BA in International Tourism Development.
• Translate academic research into operational practice on the hotel floor, applied to the specific destination management focus of the BA in International Tourism Development.
• Coordinate multi-department initiatives such as brand refresh or service reset, applied to the specific destination management focus of the BA in International Tourism Development.

Who This Course Is For

• Higher Diploma holders using the top-up route to complete a Bachelor qualification without repeating earlier content
• Working professionals seeking a structured degree with placement components and articulation into a Master's
• A-Level, IB or overseas equivalent candidates aiming at a full honours hospitality degree with a placement component
• International students targeting a London-based undergraduate route in luxury hospitality with clear graduate outcomes
• Ambitious future managers targeting five-star hotel groups, luxury resort operators, luxury travel companies and hospitality consultancies

Career Pathways

• Tourism Development Officer
• Airline Operations Manager
• Airport Passenger Services Manager
• Tour Operator
• Travel Technology Manager
• Tourism Manager
• Destination Marketing Manager

The LSILHHM careers service supports every student on the BA in International Tourism Development with CV, LinkedIn and interview coaching, plus warm introductions to luxury hotel groups, boutique operators, resort brands and premium travel employers hiring across UK inbound and outbound tour operators, London-based travel agencies, full-service carriers and regional airports.

Entry Requirements

• A-Levels (BBC or above) or IB (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications
• A completed Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma for top-up routes
• IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or equivalent English proficiency
• A short statement of interest referencing your intended focus in destination management or a related area covered by the BA in International Tourism Development.
• Two academic or professional references

Why Study at LSILHHM

LSILHHM'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 senior luxury hospitality management, consultancy and executive roles.

Our curriculum is written by former luxury hotel general managers, resort operations directors, chief concierges, spa and wellness leaders, luxury food and beverage professionals and international travel executives, and delivered across on-campus, online and distance-learning routes to fit working professionals and international students alike.

Apply for BA in International Tourism Development

Applications for the BA in International Tourism Development are reviewed on a rolling basis by the LSILHHM admissions team. Submit your statement, references and English proficiency evidence to apply for your full lsilhhm undergraduate hospitality degree. Places on the BA in International Tourism Development are limited across each intake to preserve tutor contact time, so early application is advised. Admissions staff can walk you through how the BA in International Tourism Development maps to your current experience and your intended next role. Enrol Now.