Is the Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems recognised internationally?

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

What are the entry requirements for the Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems?

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

How can I fund my study on the Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems?

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

Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems | LSILHHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems sits within the LSILHHM portfolio as a Higher Diploma with an operational-to-managerial articulation for students preparing to work across tourism, travel agency, airline and airport settings. Delivered across on-campus and online routes, the programme runs across a duration band of 15 to 18 months, with rolling intakes across the year and alignment with Institute of Travel and Tourism standards where relevant to the subject.

Graduates leave with a demonstrable command of airline and ground services, ready for onward work with full-service carriers and destination management companies.

Key Features

A structured articulation into the next LSILHHM level for students planning long study routes
Optional short-format masterclasses covering current issues in travel and tourism practice
Dedicated LSILHHM careers support covering CV, LinkedIn and interview practice
A mentor system that pairs students with practitioners in full-service carriers and adjacent employers
A module map that mirrors real travel and tourism operating environments rather than generic textbook chapters
Case material drawn from destination management companies and airport operators to keep applied content current
Assessment through applied briefs, portfolio pieces and short written tasks, not high-stakes final exams

What You Will Learn

Coordinating multi-supplier itineraries, fares and reservations
Reading system-performance and revenue reports across suppliers
Handling ticketing, refunds and reissues confidently
Applying data protection and consumer protection principles to travel data
Applying IATA, ABTA and ITT good practice in day-to-day system work
Referencing CTH and Chartered Institute of Marketing digital guidance
Coordinating with airline, hotel and DMC technical teams

Who This Course Is For

Practitioners with three or more years of travel and tourism experience seeking structured progression
Career changers with adjacent management experience moving into the sector
Candidates preparing for full Bachelor top-up or direct entry to senior operations
Advanced Diploma graduates articulating into department-head or duty-manager roles
International applicants targeting a UK Level 5+ articulation credential

Career Pathways

Cabin Crew Manager
Airport Operations Manager
Airline Operations Manager
Airline Customer Experience Manager
Tour Operator
Airline Revenue Manager

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

Entry Requirements

A completed Advanced Diploma or equivalent Level 5 travel and tourism qualification
Alternatively, 3+ years of supervisory hotel, resort or luxury service experience with a portfolio statement
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English proficiency for international applicants
Two academic or professional references
Interview with the LSILHHM admissions team

Applicants who are unsure whether their profile fits the Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems 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 that concentrates on the applied, service and commercial disciplines running modern hotel, resort and travel operations.

Every LSILHHM programme is written by practitioners drawn from luxury hotel general management, resort operations, concierge and butler services, spa and wellness leadership, luxury food and beverage, and international travel, and is aligned with recognised UK and international bodies including the Institute of Hospitality, UKHospitality, the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality, the Chartered Management Institute and the Global Wellness Institute. Students on the Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems join a wider LSILHHM community that also includes on-campus, online and distance learners across all four LSILHHM departments, supported by careers introductions to full-service carriers, destination management companies and other UK and international employers.

Applied assessment across the Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems keeps the workload realistic for students balancing study with employment or family responsibilities.

The Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems is built around applied briefs, so students leave with tangible portfolio evidence rather than abstract lecture notes.

Weekly tutor contact on the Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems keeps students on pace and supported throughout the programme.

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

Content on the Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems draws on live case material from UK and international travel and tourism employers rather than generic textbook examples.

Progression conversations are held throughout the Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems so students can plan their next LSILHHM step early.

Learning material for the Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems is refreshed at each intake to reflect current travel and tourism practice in the UK and internationally.

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

Study rhythms on the Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems respect the reality that many candidates are already working in travel and tourism settings.

Applied briefs on the Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems are graded on evidence, clarity and professional voice rather than academic jargon.

The Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems operates on rolling intakes so applicants can start at a time that suits their availability.

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

Apply for Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems

You can apply for the Higher Diploma in International Travel Systems at any point in the year, with rolling review by the LSILHHM admissions team. Support your application with a short statement referencing your interest in travel and tourism and your intended direction. Complete your operational-to-managerial articulation with LSILHHM. Enrol Now.