TRAVEL & TOURISM.

If you’re inspired by different cultures, places, people and experiences then a career in travel and tourism could be just for you.

You’ll enjoy a unique combination of high quality education and the real world skills employers demand. Our courses are designed in partnership with some of the region’s best hospitality and tourism businesses, so you’ll learn from some of the most knowledgeable people around. And you’ll leave with a CV bursting with relevant experience, the confidence to stand out and a work ethic to make any employer proud.

You’ll develop transferable skills in marketing, customer service and administration as well as practical experience of holiday check-in requirements and safety procedures at Newcastle Airport.

A friendly teaching team with bags of industry experience will be with you every step of the way. They’ll ask you to work hard and challenge yourself and they’ll put everything they’ve got into help you to do the very best you can.

Why study with us? 

  • You can gain hands-on experience by working with top partners like the Maldron Hotel Newcastle and Hilton Gateshead Newcastle, and acquire valuable skills and insights
  • You’ll hear from professionals including Hays Travel and Virgin Atlantic Airways, who will share their insider tips and knowledge.
  • Get a behind the scenes look at Newcastle International Airport, learning about roles like check-in and security.
  • In previous years, students have visited SimFly, where you can act out cabin crew activities, explore travel careers, and even fly an airplane through a flight simulator.
  • Attend talks from Sunderland University and Teesside University to help you plan your next steps in higher education.

Our employer partners

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Eight specialist sport academies, all offering first class training, coaching and playing opportunities for everyone, regardless of what you study.

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Employment Edge.

We promise you a top quality education with real world skills that will help you in life as well as in work. We call this education with employment edge.

Industry first.
Course content shaped with employers so you leave with the skills they need and the know how to hit the ground running.
Confidence & Qualifications.
Together we’ll build your character as well as your skills.
Education with you, not to you.
A personalised career plan just for you, from day one.
Quality learning spaces.
Multi million pound kit and equipment matching that found in industry.

School Leaver Course Guide 2025/2026

View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.

Gateshead College School Leavers guide for 2025 - 2026