‘Discover Travel Academy’ India’s first academy for Travel entrepreneurs celebrates its inaugural convocation ceremony

Chenni, India, April 2025: Discover Travel Academy (DTA), a Chennai based travel educational institution, also India’s first academy for Travel entrepreneurs, committed to developing the next generation of travel professionals and entrepreneurs, witnessed the graduation of their inaugural batch of “Become a Travel Entrepreneur” mentorship program.

SriHaran Balan, MD Madura Travel Services and Dharaneetharan, Founder CEO- Social Eagle, 21DC Community graced the event as the Chief Guest(s) and addressed the student graduates.

Calling attention to the future of Travel industry through travel entrepreneurs, Mr Karthik Ramesh, Founder Triumph Holidays and Founder Director- Discover Travel Academy, said, “ Embarking upon their brand-new entrepreneurial journey, these well trained and empowered travel professionals with an in-depth understanding of their customer desires, industry trends, and the mechanics of organizing perfect travel itineraries, with researched trending and emerging destinations, can now craft unforgettable memories and travel experiences for their clients. The expert-led travel & tourism industry focussed mentorship program offers future-ready comprehensive knowledge and insights with relevant case studies that puts these mentees six years ahead in the travel & tourism industry. From designing unique travel itineraries to creating captivating marketing campaigns, the academy encourages the students to think out of the box and unleash their creative potential. This program caters to the ever-growing demands of modern-day travellers and is a platform where professional goals and personal aspirations align with a rewarding career in the ever-dynamic travel industry”.

“With endless learning opportunities for acquiring knowledge on various destinations and networking for customer service skills, these Travel Entrepreneurs can scale up their business and lead the way in creating new business models that change the way the World thinks about travel and tourism” he added.

Sri Haran Balan, MD Madura Travel Services in his convocation address said, “I congratulate the founder and team members of Discover Travel Academy on the graduation of their first batch of students. The travel entrepreneurship mentorship program is a well-structured initiative, a thought through curriculum with real time exposure to the travel & tourism industry that will not only educate and groom the travel enthusiasts, but will help them master the art of curating unforgettable travel experiences for their clients, that are not just memorable, but also transformative”.

Dharaneetharan, Founder CEO- Social Eagle, 21DC Community, urged the graduates to build a digital presence with engaging content, including creating travel videos by collaborating with local travel and hospitality organisations, leveraging their industry expertise and social media exposure, making instant connection with the people and eventually creating travel experiences for them.

About the Travel Entrepreneurship Mentorship program

Who can apply?

This mentorship program is for all aspirants who have a penchant for travel and who wish to make their passion for travel a profession. Students who have completed their Class 10 upward, graduates who are seeking their first jobs or wanting a career shift, or professionals who are into Sales & customer services can join the six weeks mentorship program.

The curriculum & job placements

The intense comprehensive mentoring program has a well-structured future ready curriculum that encompasses the entire 360-degree spectrum of diverse aspects of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. DTA offers the mentorship program for both Travel professionals and Travel Entrepreneurs, in both English and Tamil language as a medium of teaching. Whilst, DTA offers job placements for Travel professionals who can choose to work for any travel company at any city, the Travel Entrepreneurs are empowered by DTA with additional skills to set-up and start their own travel & tourism business brand at zero cost.

About DTA

Founded in 2024 by Mr. Karthik Ramesh, the visionary behind Triumph Holidays, Discover Travel Academy (DTA) was established with a mission—to train and empower aspiring travel entrepreneurs to build their own successful travel businesses. For years, from 2009 to 2024, there was no structured training methodology specifically designed for a travel agency business model. Understanding this gap, Mr. Karthik, with his vast industry experience, created a comprehensive mentorship program that equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to step into the world of travel entrepreneurship—even without prior industry experience.

DTA’s “Become a Travel Entrepreneur” Mentorship Program offers future-ready knowledge, helping participants gain insights on:

✅ Air Ticketing

✅ Visa Processing

✅ Cruise Bookings

✅ Travel Insurance

✅ Hotel Reservations

✅ Itinerary Planning & Budgeting

✅ Vendor & Operations Management

✅ Strategic Sales Training

✅ Crisis Management in Travel

✅ Travel Tools & GDS Systems

✅ Legal & Taxation Procedures

With a bold vision to create 100,000 successful travel entrepreneurs by 2035, DTA is not just a training academy—it is a movement that aims to build a thriving global ecosystem of empowered travel professionals.

Through virtual and hands-on training, DTA ensures that every participant not only learns the trade but masters it—transforming dreams into thriving travel businesses.

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