1. Home
  2. International Tourism Management - Luxury Management
Luxury Management
Bachelor's degree Hospitality, Events & Tourism 4 year 3 yearFasttrack

Luxury Management

International Tourism Management specialisation

Bachelor's degree Hospitality, Events & Tourism 4 year 3 yearFasttrack

You don’t arrange standard holidays – you design exclusive trips for customers who want only the very best. From private yachts to five-star expeditions, the Luxury Travel specialisation teaches you how to create high-end travel experiences and serve an elite audience around the world.
You could work as e.g. a luxury travel consultant, high-end destination manager, personal travel consultant or manager of exclusive events and travel. Or start your own business.

QS Stars
"Employability"

Bachelor's degree Luxury Management
International Tourism Management specialisation

Full time
4 year / 3 year Fasttrack
Practical
Theory
International internship
Study abroad
Admission requirements
High school diploma
Contact hours
16 - 20 / 20 - 24Fasttrack

Does this bachelor programme suit you?

With this specialisation, you will take a big step into the world of private jets, five-star resorts and wellness trips. Do you recognise yourself in some of the following descriptions? Then this programme is right for you! Are you:

  • Quality-oriented?

    Is only the very best good enough for you and your guests? Then luxury management is the perfect fit for you! You have an eye for detail and want everything to be perfect down to the last detail. True top quality, whether it concerns service, atmosphere or appearance. We will teach you how to organise hospitality at the highest level and how to implement quality and class in every detail of a trip, concept or luxury event.

  • A true trend watcher?

    Are you a true trend watcher who follows the latest trends in travel, design, gadgets and luxury experiences? The Luxury Management programme teaches you how to use your curiosity and creativity to shape luxury in innovative ways. Whether it's innovative travel concepts, sustainable or unique guest experiences, you'll be at the forefront.

  • Ambitious?

    Ambition is a perfect fit for Luxury Management; you always strive for the best results. You know what your guests want and you work in a goal-oriented manner. The high standards in the world of luxury travel only serve to challenge and motivate you. This programme will prepare you for working at an international level in the highest segment of the travel and events industry.

  • Global-minded?

    Would you like to work in the most beautiful places in the world? Perfect! Luxury tourism and travel is international and often takes place in unique locations: from exclusive resorts on tropical islands to five-star accommodations in global cities. This programme will help you make that dream come true, with knowledge, experience and the right international mindset.

  • Perfectionist?

    Do you have an eye for detail and quality? That makes all the difference in the world of luxury tourism and travel. True luxury lies in perfection and refinement. In this programme, we teach you how to apply these high quality standards to all aspects of a trip or event, so that every guest and traveller feels special and enjoys an experience that exceeds all expectations.

  • Focused on service?

    Are you only satisfied when your travellers or visitors are satisfied? That is the ideal characteristic of a luxury manager. Experience and satisfaction are your top priorities. You are only satisfied when every traveller leaves with a smile and looks back on a perfect experience. This programme will help you learn how to provide service down to the smallest details and always go the extra mile for the ultimate experience.

  • A team player?

    When putting together the perfect trips, it's all about teamwork. You empower everyone so that they dare to take responsibility and work together towards a single goal: offering travelers an exceptional experience. During the International Tourism programme, you will learn how to work together effectively and how to develop into an inspiring manager who motivates others.

  • Experience-oriented?

    Would you like to create unique experiences? And create moments that travellers will never forget? As a manager in the luxury segment, you do more than just provide good service. You have an eye for atmosphere, style and the small details that make all the difference. This specialisation in Luxury Management helps you turn those creative ideas into reality, with knowledge of tourism, experience and international trends at the highest level.

Take a look at the curriculum for more information about this bachelor programme or attend an open day to experience the atmosphere and meet students and lecturers.  

International Tourism Management in 2 minutes

  • Projects in International Tourism & Travel study
    Projects in International Tourism & Travel study
  • Internships in tourism: all over the world
    Internships in tourism: all over the world
  • Kyra is doing her internship at cool city guide publisher Time To Momo
    Kyra is doing her internship at cool city guide publisher Time To Momo
  • Dreamjobs after Tio
    Dreamjobs after Tio

Luxury Travel

The Luxury Management specialisation within the International Tourism programme prepares you for the world of high-end travel and events. You will learn how exclusive travel concepts are developed and what is involved in organising unforgettable luxury experiences. You will also delve into the behaviour and expectations of this target group: how do you meet the highest standards, and which marketing techniques do you use to reach them?

Become a luxury manager

Private jets, five-star resorts and wellness trips, tailor-made safaris for VIP clients: you arrange everything down to the last detail. How do you select the best partners and destinations? What makes an experience truly exclusive? And how do you remain innovative and sustainable in a market where expectations are constantly rising? Toplevel service and organisation, hospitality and personalisation are key, so that you can offer your clients a travel experience they will never forget.

Maak het als luxury manager
Les van de beste

Learn from the best

Tio has been a household name in the travel industry for more than half a century. International Tourism Management has been named the best tourism programme in the Netherlands 13 times by the higher Education Guide. Our entrepreneurial lecturers, who draw their knowledge and expertise directly from the tourism industry, bring their experience from their (international) careers straight into the classroom.

Join our Premium Campus Experience on 28 & 29 March - Amsterdam awaits you!
Register today

Why choose International Tourism Management?

  1. Tio has been a household name in the travel industry for more than half a century.

  2. Accelerated studying at Tio: a bachelor's degree in 3 years and an associate degree in 2 years.

  3. In small classes with an average of 10 students, you will have 20-24 contact hours per week.

  4. You can count on a personal study coach who will guide and support you from start to finish.

  5. You will gain international experience and complete at least one component of your studies abroad.

  6. You study at the Netherlands’ best tourism programme. Thirteen years running, as elected by the Higher Education Guide.

  7. Step into tomorrow's world, where what you learn fits perfectly with what lies ahead. You will also prepare yourself for a successful future.

  8. About 60% of the programme is devoted to practical experience: projects with real clients, international internships, guest lectures and company visits.

After graduating

The luxury travel market is growing rapidly. With this luxury travel programme from the leading private business school in the Netherlands, you will be ready for a career in this exclusive segment. You will learn how to design exclusive travel experiences, serve demanding customers and manage luxury concepts — both nationally and internationally. For example, you could work for exclusive tour operators, private or tailor-made travel agencies. 

Your career perspectives
This International Tourism Management bachelor’s degree has been accredited by the NVAO and educates students in three or four years for the professional competence level in Tourism & Recreation Management (ISAT-code: 34927). This degree allows students to use the internationally recognised title of Bachelor of Arts (BA). Also, you can earn your Associate degree in just 2 years.

Want to know more? Request the study guide in no time

Study guide International Tourism Management