How long does the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy take to complete?

The MSc in Global Tourism Strategy at LSILHHM runs over 12 to 18 months full postgraduate route, delivered across on-campus and online routes. Study rhythm is designed so working professionals and international students can complete the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy without stepping fully out of employment.

Can I study the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy online?

Yes. The MSc in Global Tourism Strategy is offered on an Online / On-Campus basis at LSILHHM London. International applicants often begin the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy online and transfer to central-London teaching where visa and logistics allow.

Is the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy recognised by UK and international hospitality bodies?

The MSc in Global Tourism Strategy is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality references including the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT), the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). LSILHHM programmes are aligned with these bodies rather than accredited by them, so the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy carries industry-credible references without misrepresenting its regulatory status.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy?

The MSc in Global Tourism Strategy sits at Master (MSc / MA). Applicants typically need the qualifications set out in the Entry Requirements section, along with basic English proficiency for international applicants. Where you do not hold the formal prerequisites, LSILHHM admissions may still consider you for the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy based on relevant hospitality experience.

What does the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy cost and are payment plans available?

Fee information for the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy is provided directly by the LSILHHM admissions team on enquiry, alongside available payment plans, scholarships and self-funded routes. Contact LSILHHM for a current fees breakdown for the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy and to discuss the option that best matches your budget and study timeline.

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Course Overview

The MSc in Global Tourism Strategy is a Master postgraduate degree programme delivered by LSILHHM in 12 to 18 months, focused on tourism operations, travel distribution, airline and airport service, ticketing and destination management. The course reads against recognised UK and international hospitality references, including the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) and the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), so learners build credible, industry-anchored study behind their operational practice.

By the end of the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy, you are leading policy, brand and corporate strategy across international luxury hospitality groups, and equipped to shape, research and lead executive and board-adjacent work across tourism boards, travel agencies, airline operators, airport authorities, destination marketing organisations and ground-services providers. The route provides a research-informed step into executive practice, consultancy and doctoral study and slots into the wider LSILHHM articulation ladder from Certificate through to Master's degree.

Key Features

Portfolio-facing assessment style suitable for CV evidence and progression into the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) community of practice
Clear articulation into onward LSILHHM programmes including the Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma and Bachelor honours routes
Case material drawn from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) body of professional guidance
Delivered on-campus in central London and online for international and working-professional applicants
Aligned with standards referenced by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) and the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA)
Focus on tourism, travel, aviation anchored throughout the Master postgraduate degree experience

What You Will Learn

Lead research-informed global tourism strategy at executive level
Coordinate DMO, tourism-board and stakeholder engagement programmes at portfolio level
Interpret international-tourism data, seasonality and yield at executive level
Handle sustainability, overtourism and community-impact briefs at executive level
Coordinate global tourism partnerships with airlines, hotels and DMCs
Deliver global tourism content, campaign and PR programmes at portfolio level
Complete a Master's dissertation on a global tourism strategy research brief

Who This Course Is For

Bachelor graduates entering executive luxury-hospitality practice
Senior hospitality practitioners seeking a research-informed step into executive roles
International applicants targeting general-manager, brand and corporate roles
Career changers with 5+ years of senior hospitality experience
Applicants considering doctoral study, consultancy or board-adjacent hospitality practice

Career Pathways

Destination Marketing Manager
Travel Agency Manager
Tourism Manager
Airport Passenger Services Manager
Travel Technology Manager
Global Tourism Strategist

LSILHHM careers services support MSc in Global Tourism Strategy graduates with CV, LinkedIn, interview coaching and structured introductions to tourism boards, travel agencies, airline operators, airport authorities, destination marketing organisations and ground-services providers. Every route is designed to help you enter the hospitality sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind you.

Entry Requirements

A UK 2:2 (Lower Second Class) honours degree or overseas equivalent in any discipline
Applicants without a first degree may be considered with 5+ years of senior hospitality or luxury service experience
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band under 6.0) or equivalent English proficiency
A 500-word research statement covering the applicant's chosen area of hospitality specialisation
Two academic or professional references and a short interview

Across the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy, LSILHHM tutors reference the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) and the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) to keep every module credibly anchored to the wider tourism, travel & aviation management sector. Study is deliberately paced so that working practitioners, international applicants and career changers can absorb the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy in 12 to 18 months, and progress into a research-informed step into executive practice, consultancy and doctoral study. Applied briefs draw on the operating rhythm of tourism boards, travel agencies, airline operators, so what you learn on the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy maps directly onto the hospitality settings you will step into on graduation. Regular tutor reviews, portfolio-facing evidence and structured feedback loops ensure that every MSc in Global Tourism Strategy learner leaves with tangible, CV-ready outcomes rather than only theoretical knowledge.

Why Study at LSILHHM

LSILHHM is the London School of International Luxury Hospitality & 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, luxury travel and premium tourism experiences worldwide. Every LSILHHM programme is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies including the Institute of Hospitality, UKHospitality, the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality, the Institute of Travel and Tourism, the Chartered Management Institute and the Global Wellness Institute, so graduates step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

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. Students on every LSILHHM route are supported by dedicated career services covering CV, LinkedIn, interview coaching and structured introductions to leading UK and international luxury hotel groups, resort operators, luxury travel companies, aviation employers and hospitality consultancies. 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.

Apply for MSc in Global Tourism Strategy

Applications for the MSc in Global Tourism Strategy are open now. Advance into executive luxury hospitality leadership with LSILHHM by submitting your application to LSILHHM at Harold International College of London. Our admissions team will guide you through eligibility, English-language requirements and articulation into the wider LSILHHM programme portfolio. Enrol Now.