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Aileen
Salaam,
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Just wondering if anyone was doing a Masters in Tourism?
I have no formal education in tourism, but in 90's I had a travel agent company.
Wondered what kind of course it is.... it's a 'halal' course isn't it? I know tourism is sometimes associated with alcohol and so on
There are two major in tourism academy, Hotelier and Tour & Travel. In Hotelier major students also learn foods and beverages, it can be a problem for Muslims because those beverages including alcoholic beverages. But Tour & Travel major is free from alcohol, in this major you would learn how to arrange tour and travel (inbound and outbond).
but I am trying to get a job working in an airlines like Emirates or Singpaore airlines and so think a Masters in this field would be a good idea...
Working in airlines would gives you a good salary, but if you want to use your whole knowledge in Tour & Travel, the best place is in Travel Bureau companies. By the way , many airlines companies also have Travel Bureau companies.
Any ideas? I don't know if it's me being paranoid or what when I keep wondering if it's haram to study tourism :S
Study tourism (tour & travel) is not haram. And actually, study hotelier also not haram as long as not including study about "how to serve alcoholic beverages".