International Tourism Management

International tourism management is the study of one of the world's largest and most complex industries, examining how destinations, hospitality businesses, travel operators, and governments manage the movement of people for leisure, culture, business, and pilgrimage across national borders. It is a field that combines business management knowledge with an understanding of the specific economic, environmental, and cultural dynamics of tourism, and with the intercultural and professional skills needed to work effectively in a genuinely global industry.

At the University of Lincoln, the focus is on giving you an experience that genuinely develops you, whether you are beginning your degree or planning to pursue research, in a university community focused on helping students grow and succeed. You will study tourism theory, destination management, hospitality operations, marketing in the tourism context, sustainable tourism, and international business management, developing both the conceptual frameworks and the practical skills relevant to managing tourism operations across different cultural and geographic contexts.

The programme runs over three years and includes a sandwich year, a year abroad, and a work placement. This combination of professional and international experience is particularly appropriate for a degree in international tourism, since the industry is by nature global and the ability to work across cultures, languages, and business environments is a core requirement for many roles. The sandwich placement gives you extended professional experience, while the year abroad adds a further international dimension.

Graduates from international tourism management degrees move into roles in hotel and resort management, tour operations, destination marketing organisations, airline and transport businesses, event management, tourism consultancy, and travel retail. The management and international skills you develop are also valued in related sectors such as hospitality, events, and corporate travel. Postgraduate study in tourism management, hospitality, or international business is a natural route for those who wish to develop further.