The Union of Myanmar Travel Association (UMTA) has opened the call for applicants for its 2025 Tour Operator and Travel Operation Management Programme.
Slated for October, the training course is currently being developed in compliance with ASEAN Common Competency Standards for Tourism Professionals (ACCSTP).
Sessions will be conducted by representatives from UMTA Human Resource Development (HRD).
The programme is expected to deliver skills improvement in compliance with ASEAN standards, along with opportunities for business development, capacity improvement and developing competitiveness on a global scale.
Online yet comprehensive
The online course will run from 10th October to 30th November, on Saturdays and Sundays from 6pm to 9pm local time.
Sessions will revolve around tour product and service creation, business management, use of digital technology, customer service and communication, marketing strategy, tour arrangement and implementation, safety, travel insurance, travel police, and joint forces and communication course schedules.
Participation in the programme is recommended for those planning to start a travel business, as well as experienced tour company staff and students considering careers in travel and tourism.
The course fee is K200,000 for UMTA members and K250,000 for non-members.
