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The Legacy College School of Tourism and Cross-Cultural Connection is at the forefront when it comes to preparing students to meet the growing demands of the tourism and hospitality industries. Our diploma in Tourism Management provides comprehensive training, equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for leadership roles in the field. Our multidisciplinary course is designed to prepare students for managerial positions within the tourism and hospitality sectors. The program is divided into three modules, with each building on the last to develop a robust understanding of tourism operations, management and cross-cultural communication.
Students gained hands-on experience at various prestigious facilities, including the Fairmont Mara Safari Club in Maasai Mara and Crowne Plaza at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. These placements provided invaluable industry insights and professional exposure.
The cohort visited key cultural and wildlife sites, such as the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, National Museums of Kenya and Nairobi National Park, enriching their understanding of Kenya's tourism landscape.
Students received comprehensive training in essential areas like tour operations, hotel operations, public relations and tourism accounting, completing 670 hours of coursework.
Essential for tourism professionals, covering road safety, basic driving skills and obtaining interim driving licenses.
Conducted by the Red Cross Kenya, this training equips students with life-saving skills crucial in the tourism industry.
They are enjoying careers in hotels, lodges, safari camps, conservancies, airlines, tour companies, resorts, travel agencies and car-hire companies.
Gladys Njeri was a student at Legacy College's Tourism School. Her enthusiasm for the hospitality industry was contagious. She was actively involved in the college's wageni activities.
Gladys loved travel and hospitality. She dreamed of working in a role where she could interact with people from different cultures and ensure they had wonderful. Her ambition was to own her own resort or hotel in future.
Gladys is now the Front Office Supervisor at Serville Resort in Naivasha. In this role, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the front office, ensuring that guests receive the highest level of service from the moment they arrive. This position is a step towards her goal and allows her to fulfill her passion for hospitality.
