Bachelor in BTS - Services - Tourisme

The BTS - Services - Tourisme is a two-year higher vocational qualification offered at the Ecole hôtelière de Tahiti, Te Parepare, in Punaauia, France. The programme is taught in French, begins in September, and has an annual tuition of 178 EUR. The Brevet de Technicien Supérieur in Tourism trains students for professional roles in the travel, tourism, and leisure industries. Coursework typically covers the geography and economics of tourism, destination marketing, travel agency operations, ticketing and reservation systems, customer service, group travel organisation, and the regulatory framework governing travel professionals. Students develop practical competence in advising clients, organising itineraries, and managing relationships with suppliers and partners across different tourism sectors. The Ecole hôtelière de Tahiti is based in Punaauia in French Polynesia, giving students direct exposure to one of the world's most distinctive tourism destinations. The Pacific Island context informs study of international tourism flows, island resort management, cruise tourism, and ecotourism, all sectors with particular relevance in this region. Over two years, graduates gain both technical qualifications and practical skills suited to entry-level and supervisory roles in travel agencies, tour operators, tourist offices, airlines, and destination management organisations. Those wishing to advance in the sector may continue to a bachelor's degree in tourism management, hospitality, or international business.