How long does the Diploma in Tourism Strategy take to complete?

The Diploma in Tourism Strategy at LSILHHM runs across a duration band of 9 to 12 months, with rolling intakes across the year. Study pace on the Diploma in Tourism Strategy is flexible and designed to fit working professionals as well as full-time students.

How is the Diploma in Tourism Strategy delivered?

The Diploma in Tourism Strategy is delivered across on-campus and online routes. Students on the Diploma in Tourism Strategy choose the mode that fits their location, work commitments and study preferences, and can combine both where practical.

Is the Diploma in Tourism Strategy recognised internationally?

The Diploma in Tourism Strategy is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies including the Institute of Travel and Tourism and IATA. Graduates of the Diploma in Tourism Strategy step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

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

Entry to the Diploma in Tourism Strategy follows the standard LSILHHM Diploma requirements set out on this page. Applicants who are unsure whether their background fits the Diploma in Tourism Strategy are welcome to contact LSILHHM admissions.

How can I fund my study on the Diploma in Tourism Strategy?

Tuition-fee guidance and available payment plans for the Diploma in Tourism Strategy are shared during the application process. LSILHHM admissions will confirm the current fee structure for the Diploma in Tourism Strategy in writing before you commit to enrol.

Diploma in Tourism Strategy | LSILHHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

Delivered by LSILHHM as a practitioner-level Diploma, the Diploma in Tourism Strategy builds credible travel and tourism capability through structured tuition and applied practice. Delivered across on-campus and online routes, the programme runs across a duration band of 9 to 12 months, with rolling intakes across the year and alignment with Institute of Travel and Tourism standards where relevant to the subject.

The end point of the programme is a candidate who can operate in cruise lines and airport operators environments and articulate their contribution using recognised industry language.

Key Features

Delivery across on-campus and online routes so working professionals and international students can study alongside their careers
Alignment with IATA standards where relevant to the subject and level
Assessment through applied briefs, portfolio pieces and short written tasks, not high-stakes final exams
A mentor system that pairs students with practitioners in cruise lines and adjacent employers
A module map that mirrors real travel and tourism operating environments rather than generic textbook chapters
Optional short-format masterclasses covering current issues in travel and tourism practice

What You Will Learn

Coordinating multi-stakeholder tourism development plans
Working across public sector, private operators and community stakeholders
Applying UNWTO, WTTC and ITT frameworks to strategic tourism decisions
Referencing CTH and ITT strategic good practice
Managing destination brand, marketing and product-mix questions
Applying sustainability and responsible tourism principles at strategic level

Who This Course Is For

Employees in cruise lines looking to formalise on-the-job learning
International students planning to articulate through to an Advanced Diploma
Working supervisors seeking a UK Level 4-equivalent credential
Certificate-holders progressing into practitioner-level travel and tourism study

Career Pathways

Team leader roles supporting Tourism Development Officer
Team leader roles supporting Destination Marketing
Team leader roles supporting Airport Operations
Team leader roles supporting Airline Customer Experience
Team leader roles supporting Travel Agency

LSILHHM's careers service supports every student with CV, LinkedIn and interview preparation, alongside structured introductions to cruise lines and other travel and tourism employers active in the UK and international market.

Entry Requirements

Age 18+ with completed secondary education (A-Levels, IB, or overseas equivalent)
An LSILHHM Certificate or comparable travel and tourism, tourism or business qualification (preferred, not required)
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English proficiency for international applicants
A short statement of interest describing your intended travel and tourism career direction
Access to a computer and reliable internet for online delivery

Applicants who are unsure whether their profile fits the Diploma in Tourism Strategy are welcome to contact the LSILHHM admissions team for an informal pre-application conversation.

Why Study at LSILHHM

LSILHHM is the London School of International Luxury Hospitality and Hotel Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the operational, service and strategic disciplines that run five-star hotels, luxury resorts, boutique properties, premium tourism and luxury travel worldwide.

Every LSILHHM programme is built and reviewed by former luxury hotel and resort operators, and is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies so graduates step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them. Students on the Diploma in Tourism Strategy join a wider LSILHHM community that also includes on-campus, online and distance learners across all four LSILHHM departments, supported by careers introductions to cruise lines, airport operators and other UK and international employers.

Students on the Diploma in Tourism Strategy join a cohort drawn from across the UK and a wide range of international markets, which enriches classroom discussion.

Weekly tutor contact on the Diploma in Tourism Strategy keeps students on pace and supported throughout the programme.

Progression conversations are held throughout the Diploma in Tourism Strategy so students can plan their next LSILHHM step early.

Content on the Diploma in Tourism Strategy draws on live case material from UK and international travel and tourism employers rather than generic textbook examples.

Applied assessment across the Diploma in Tourism Strategy keeps the workload realistic for students balancing study with employment or family responsibilities.

Learning material for the Diploma in Tourism Strategy is refreshed at each intake to reflect current travel and tourism practice in the UK and internationally.

The Diploma in Tourism Strategy is built around applied briefs, so students leave with tangible portfolio evidence rather than abstract lecture notes.

The Diploma in Tourism Strategy is designed to be accessible to students who are new to formal study, and rigorous enough to satisfy applicants already working in the sector.

Applied projects on the Diploma in Tourism Strategy are chosen to build a portfolio a graduate can show at interview.

Applied briefs on the Diploma in Tourism Strategy are graded on evidence, clarity and professional voice rather than academic jargon.

Study rhythms on the Diploma in Tourism Strategy respect the reality that many candidates are already working in travel and tourism settings.

Reading lists on the Diploma in Tourism Strategy draw on recognised UK and international travel and tourism publications from bodies including Institute of Travel and Tourism and IATA.

Tuition on the Diploma in Tourism Strategy balances directed learning with independent reading and applied practice.

Feedback from previous Diploma in Tourism Strategy cohorts is used to refine module design at each intake.

The Diploma in Tourism Strategy operates on rolling intakes so applicants can start at a time that suits their availability.

Apply for Diploma in Tourism Strategy

The Diploma in Tourism Strategy accepts applications throughout the year, with rolling admissions across on-campus and online routes. Your application should reference your interest in travel and tourism and any relevant experience or study, however brief. Take the next step into professional hospitality and hotel management. Enrol Now.