College of Travel and Tourism Studies provides students with quality educational experiences and support services that lead to the successful completion of Higher National Diploma (HND), Ordinary National Diploma (OND), and Certificates. The college fosters professional and career success through the development of technical skills, effective communication, creativity, and cultural awareness in a safe, accessible and affordable learning environment. In meeting the needs of our demographically diverse student population, we embrace equity and accountability through measurable learning outcomes, ethical data-driven decisions and student achievement.
Vision
College of Travel and Tourism Studies is driven to provide excellent educational opportunities that are responsive to the needs of our students and empower them to meet and exceed challenges as active participants in shaping the future of our world.
The Objectives
To co-operate with the Government, National, Regional and International Organisations in promoting safe, regular and economic transport and tourism for the benefit of the people of Sierra Leone.
2. To draw up the experience and expertise of the industries and provide a forum for discussion and consultation on problems affecting them (Industries) to foster competence in management and operations of transport and tourism and to study and solve the problems connected therewith.
3. To promote and develop the capacity for the management, commercialization and operations of transport and tourism facilities and services.
To research, analyse and provide industry information and other services.
To co-ordinate with all national associations/organisations which are committed to the principles of ethical and professional practices and the delivery of Quality Services.
Values
Student Success and Completion: Meeting student needs by creating an educational environment in which students can attain a variety of goals.
Excellence: Maintaining a high standard of integrity and performance leading to the achievement of professional and career goals.
Collaboration: Seeking input from all sectors of the college and the community.
Diversity: Fostering a learning community in which the diverse values, goals, and learning styles of all students are recognized and supported.
Life-Long Learning: Encouraging enthusiastic, independent thinkers and learners striving for personal growth.
Integrity: Behaving ethically in all interactions at all levels.
Technological Advancement: Implementing cutting-edge technology that enhances instruction and prepares students for life-long success.
Our Students and the Industry
In Sierra Leone, the College of Travel and Tourism Studies (C.T.T.S.) is presently the main supplier of the Air and Tourism Industries in terms of Human Capital. About 60% of the Airport, Airline, Travel Agencies, Immigration, Supervisory, junior middle management frontline workforce are products of the College of Travel and Tourism Studies. The college also produces a considerable percentage of professional frontline staff in the Hotel Industry.
