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History/Background

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In the early 90s, the Air Travel and Tourism sector was just immerging in Sierra Leone, after the establishment of the National Tourist Board in 1990, the sector was, however, challenged with capacity for its employees. There were no centres/institutions in the Country to trained people to serve in the middle level of administration in the travel and tourism sector. Against this backdrop, emerged the College of Travel and Tourism Studies on the 10th October 1999 to primarily trained people to fill in the said administrative gap. 

There is a reciprocal relationship between transport, tourism and socio-economic development on one hand and the need for professional competence in the management of transport, tourism and other socio-economic activities on the other.

With this view, the College of Travel and Tourism Studies (C.T.T.S.) also seeks to create an awareness and appreciation of this reciprocal relationship and build upon the expertise and experience of the Transport and Tourism industries, so that the people of Sierra Leone and the sub-region will fully realise the benefits through training and Continuous Professional programmes.

Due to the development of its courses and the vast production of high-class services, the college gained recognition from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in May 2003 as the first institution in Sierra Leone for Travel, Aviation and Tourism courses. In 2011, the college was accredited by the Tertiary Education Commission (T.E.C.), making it easy for the college to expand its courses of study. The college is

also offering courses for the National Council for Technical, Vocational and Other Awards (N.C.T.V.A.), which offers the opportunity for students to write the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) exams. At the College of Travel and Tourism Studies, we ensure the provision of both nationally and internationally recognized high-quality training in our areas of study, thus enabling graduates to focus on the improvement of their careers in technical activities.

 

The College of Travel and Tourism Studies has a strong relationship with the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

College of Travel & Tourism Studies

C.T.T.S

Our Mission

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.

Our 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.

Our Core Values

  • 1. Student Success and Completion
  • 2. Excellence
  • 3. Collaboration
  • 4. Diversity
  • 5. Life-Long Learning
  • 7. Technological Advancement

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.
  • To conduct authentic /credible assessments and to give constructive feedback
  • Encourage confidence, responsibility, self-discipline and character building in our students
  • To develop concern for and render assistance to the less privileged in our society

The Objectives

  • 1. 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.
  • 4. To research, analyse and provide industry information and other services.
  • 5. 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.