Taking Flight Blog
Student Event Recap: Australian Tourism Exchange 2025
15-May-2025 09:58:57
Study Online, Connect In-Person: Successful Face-to-face Orientations
04-Feb-2025 11:02:01
Why the human touch is the ultimate travel tool
18-Dec-2024 14:31:33
From 'a Foot in the Door' to 'Master on Deck'
15-Nov-2024 12:31:49
How to stay motivated and productive while studying a Diploma online
23-Sep-2024 11:55:19
Discover the Best Breakfast Spots in Airlie Beach
11-Sep-2024 14:08:16
Top 5 reasons to become a Travel Consultant
06-Jun-2024 12:56:00
Aviation Anecdotes- what life is like as a Flight Attendant
22-May-2024 12:14:33
What our students say about us!
08-May-2024 14:04:40
A glimpse into life in paradise: Sneak Peek in the Whitsundays
28-Feb-2024 14:08:46
Discover your ideal travel role using your Chinese Zodiac sign!
12-Feb-2024 09:37:39
21-Dec-2023 10:00:00
From 35+ years in the Legal industry to the exciting world of Travel
24-Nov-2023 09:35:10
Ashley shares what its like living and working in a winter wonderland
22-Aug-2023 13:53:55
Amanda's live abroad experience in London
22-Aug-2023 13:52:52
Julia Starts To Turn Her Love of Travel Into a Career
01-Aug-2023 09:43:33
A Day in the Life of a Cabin Supervisor
12-Jul-2023 10:20:34
Benefits of Studying a Diploma in Travel & Tourism
12-Jun-2023 08:57:28
How Travel Makes You Feel and How It Helps with Personal Growth
05-May-2023 06:21:00
How Sarah turned her Travel Diploma into a Bachelor Degree!
17-Apr-2023 15:53:52
11-Jan-2023 10:16:48
Hear from Ainsley at Hamilton, working behind-the-scenes of the hotel!
08-Nov-2022 13:05:44
Student Clareesa talked to us about her role at a leading Accor Art Series property
21-Sep-2022 14:27:27
From student to manager with Accor
20-Jun-2022 13:56:16
A few of our favourite things to do at Hamilton Island!
04-Feb-2022 13:06:18
Meet Julie, owner of the awesome Red Cat Adventures
07-Dec-2021 11:01:10
Current student Josh starts as Travel Consultant as part of our Work + Study Program
08-Sep-2021 10:49:29
Recent grad Valy starts as a Travel Consultant with Flight Centre during COVID
26-Jul-2021 16:18:35
How Rebecca used our course to secure an airline job during COVID.
30-Jun-2021 13:03:21
Making the most of every opportunity in the Whitsundays!
07-Jun-2021 17:04:35
What it's like to Work, Study + Play at the Sofitel Noosa Resort
18-May-2021 15:00:25
Courtnay's journey from Daydream Island and study to Flight Centre head office
16-Apr-2021 08:35:13
Top 5 Tips For Studying Online
12-Feb-2021 08:01:39
How To Use Your Internship To Make An Impact
12-Feb-2021 07:48:46
New Zealand - Australia travel bubble plans for March 2021
16-Dec-2020 11:52:49
Domestic tourism surges with interstate borders re-opening
16-Dec-2020 10:18:47
Wanting a career change? Why now is the time to study!
02-Dec-2020 14:22:07
02-Dec-2020 14:01:51
More good news for tourism jobs in October
26-Nov-2020 08:39:18
Graduating High School During a Pandemic… NOW WHAT?
23-Nov-2020 13:00:00
Rebuilding Australia's travel and tourism industry: 2020 the year of the COVID-19 and its recovery
23-Nov-2020 12:10:00
Helping her put her Best Foot Forward
03-Nov-2020 09:37:54
Tourism Industry Jobs Back on the Rise
26-Oct-2020 11:58:08
Meet Our Grad: Gemma Boyd, State Sales Manager at Contiki
26-Oct-2020 10:46:50
03-Sep-2020 12:49:51
3 reasons why NOW is the time to build your skill set!
25-Aug-2020 16:44:07
The essentials to setting up your study space
18-Aug-2020 16:10:44
29-Jan-2020 14:15:00
12-Dec-2019 13:44:54
20-Nov-2019 14:52:40
Meet JoMercy: Flight Centre Travel Consultant and FCTA grad!
14-Oct-2019 12:00:05
Meet Angelique: Flight Centre Travel Consultant and FCTA grad!
18-Jun-2019 10:07:42
16-May-2019 07:30:00
Meet Elle: Flight Centre Travel Consultant and FCTA grad!
09-May-2019 12:59:38
Meet Jill: Flight Centre Travel Consultant and FCTA grad!
04-Apr-2019 15:19:50
Subject Series: Successful Sales Techniques
04-Mar-2019 15:08:20
Subject Series: Understanding People & Organisations
28-Feb-2019 14:53:20
Michael turned his love for travel into a career!
13-Jan-2019 10:27:00
06-Jan-2019 15:12:00
Meet the facilitator: Davina Millane
16-Dec-2018 10:06:00
09-Dec-2018 08:33:00
Meet the facilitator: Brent Chesworth
02-Dec-2018 08:25:00
Why You Need a Career Coach or a Career Mentor
25-Nov-2018 08:13:00
Meet the facilitator: Ashley Obara
18-Nov-2018 16:29:00
Top 5 up & coming travel destinations in 2019
11-Nov-2018 15:19:00
From graduation to job - Stephanie tells her story!
04-Nov-2018 10:24:00
7 biggest interview mistakes as told by our recruiters!
28-Oct-2018 15:02:00
Read how Cheryl pursued a career in an industry she loves!
15-Oct-2018 14:10:50
The Best Paying Jobs For People Who Love Travel
24-Sep-2018 10:34:05
4 Most Influential Leaders in the Travel Industry
17-Sep-2018 04:50:00
5 Best Places for a Working Holiday
10-Sep-2018 04:43:00
Jobs That Allow You To Travel The World
03-Sep-2018 06:13:00
4 tips when making a career change (how to do it right!)
27-Aug-2018 04:36:00
Meet the facilitator: Sandi Liscombe
23-Aug-2018 09:59:57
Job Interview Questions You Need To Be Prepared For
20-Aug-2018 03:40:00
Graduate Krystal Tells Us How She Landed A Job with FC!
14-Aug-2018 08:44:51
Job Interview Advice You May Not Have Heard Before!
13-Aug-2018 16:45:00
6 Undeniable Signs You’re Ready For a Career Change
07-Aug-2018 05:50:00
5 Exciting Global Cities To Work In
30-Jul-2018 18:00:00
Travel industry trends to know in 2018
16-Jul-2018 07:40:00
Important Lessons Travel Teaches Us
02-Jul-2018 07:08:00
Top 5 foodie destinations in 2018
11-Jun-2018 08:14:01
Subject Series #4 Travel Systems Essentials
28-May-2018 04:20:00
21-May-2018 04:04:00
Subject Series #3 Understanding People & Organisations
06-May-2018 14:21:00
Career Series #3 Commercial Accountant
27-Apr-2018 10:57:26
Career Series #2 National Events Manager
23-Apr-2018 04:00:00
Career Series #1 Wholesale Travel Consultant
09-Apr-2018 04:00:00
Meggan Tells Us How She Landed Her Dream Job
26-Mar-2018 04:00:00
Nine Packing Hacks For a Stress-Free Holiday
19-Mar-2018 04:00:00
Subject Series #2 Successful Sales Techniques
12-Mar-2018 06:00:00
Our Past Graduates Give Advice to Future Students!
05-Mar-2018 05:00:00
Tegan Tells Us How She Landed Her Dream Job!
26-Feb-2018 05:00:00
Subject Series #1 Travel Trends & Insights
19-Feb-2018 08:31:55
12-Feb-2018 04:00:00
How Josh Earned A Career In Travel!
05-Feb-2018 05:05:00
Carry On Essentials For An Overseas Flight!
29-Jan-2018 08:00:00
What is it like being a Travel Agent?
22-Jan-2018 05:00:00
How Peter Went From Graduate to Team Leader
14-Jan-2018 15:38:00
3 Travel and Tourism Jobs to Consider
05-Dec-2017 14:42:09
Why Work In The Travel Industry?
27-Nov-2017 08:40:12
3 Major Benefits of Online Learning
20-Nov-2017 07:30:00
In The Know Series #2 - Responsible & Sustainable Tourism
13-Nov-2017 07:00:00
In The Know Series #1 - 3 Travel Industry Trends You NEED To Know About
06-Nov-2017 08:00:00
30-Oct-2017 08:00:00
5 Personality Traits Our Recruiters Are Looking For!
23-Oct-2017 07:00:00
Student Stories: Graduate Lalita gets set for success at Escape Travel
20-Oct-2017 11:51:56
Cultural Events Around The World Worth Travelling For
16-Oct-2017 08:00:00
Student Stories: Ashlee Went From Travel Academy to Escape Travel
09-Oct-2017 08:04:00
Study Series: Know Your Best Learning Style
02-Oct-2017 08:00:00
Study Series: How To Deal With Exam Stress
25-Sep-2017 10:32:00
Top 3 Reasons We Love In-Class Learning
20-Sep-2017 09:09:14
Student Stories: Why Karen Chose Travel Academy
18-Sep-2017 07:30:00
Study Series: How a Travel Qualification Can Help You Get Ahead
11-Sep-2017 08:00:00
Study Series: 5 Tips To Prepare For Full-Time Study
04-Sep-2017 06:00:00
Learn How Sacha Made The Leap From Banking to Travel
28-Aug-2017 06:00:00
The 12 Most Popular Travel Industry Careers
21-Aug-2017 06:00:00
#KnowTravel Series 5: Tips for Trips - Advice from the Experts
14-Aug-2017 06:00:00
Read (& Listen) Your Way To Success
07-Aug-2017 06:00:00
Destination Discovery with Travel Industry Insiders
31-Jul-2017 06:00:00
24-Jul-2017 06:00:00
Our Diploma Course Top 5 FAQ’s
18-Jul-2017 07:00:00
7 Must-Haves for Long Haul Happiness
17-Jul-2017 06:00:00
How Sue Graduated From Travel Academy and Landed a Job!
10-Jul-2017 06:00:00
Industry Secrets: 8 Things Only Travel Insiders Know
03-Jul-2017 06:00:00
26-Jun-2017 06:00:00
19-Jun-2017 06:00:00
12-Jun-2017 06:00:00
05-Jun-2017 06:00:00
#VLOG: What Are Your Top Tips For Anyone Starting In The Industry?
29-May-2017 06:00:00
#VLOG: What Was Your Biggest Challenge When Starting In The Industry
22-May-2017 06:00:00
#VLOG: What Is Your Most Commonly Asked Question?
15-May-2017 06:00:00
How Our Short Courses Helped Daniel Get A Job With FC!
11-May-2017 12:52:47
#VLOG: What Do You Love About The Travel Industry
08-May-2017 06:00:00
Our Students Share Their Work Experience Moments
01-May-2017 06:00:00
Why Tayla left Uni to Study for a Career in Travel
24-Apr-2017 06:00:00
Your Top 7 Questions Answered!
17-Apr-2017 06:00:00
#TravelAgentHacks 4: How To Master Your Pitch
10-Apr-2017 06:00:00
#TravelAgentHacks 3: How To Build Rapport With Clients
03-Apr-2017 06:00:00
#TravelAgentHacks 2: How To Personalise Booking Experiences
27-Mar-2017 06:00:00
#TravelAgentHacks 1: How To Become A Destination Specialist
20-Mar-2017 06:00:00
5 Career Questions and Recruiter Advice with FC Recruitment!
13-Mar-2017 06:00:00
Student Stories: Nadia Thompson
06-Mar-2017 06:00:00
#KnowTravel Series 4: Top 10 Travel Destinations for Australians
27-Feb-2017 06:00:00
#KnowTravel Series 3: Four Reasons Why Travel Agents Love Famils!
20-Feb-2017 06:00:00
#KnowTravel Series 2: How To Get Organised For A Visa
13-Feb-2017 06:00:00
#KnowTravel Series 1: City Codes and Cheat Sheets
06-Feb-2017 06:00:00
Student Stories: Jasmine juggles career and training with a smile
16-Jan-2017 08:00:00
#JobPrep 4: How to network in the travel industry
09-Jan-2017 08:30:00
#Freshstart: Greg Starts His New Travel Career
02-Jan-2017 06:00:00
#Freshstart: How to make - and stick to - your New Year's resolutions
26-Dec-2016 06:00:00
#Freshstart: Awesome Travel Jobs Around the World
19-Dec-2016 07:00:00
#FreshStart: Visit the 12 Magical Destinations of Christmas
12-Dec-2016 06:00:00
06-Dec-2016 10:04:59
#FreshStart: Where will you be this time next year?
05-Dec-2016 06:30:00
Top 10 tips for students on a budget
28-Nov-2016 09:13:48
#JobPrep 3: Interview fashion and grooming tips you can't live without
21-Nov-2016 06:00:00
#JobPrep 2: 6 most commonly asked interview questions in travel
14-Nov-2016 06:00:00
#JobPrep 1: How to create winning cover letters and resumes for the travel industry
07-Nov-2016 06:00:00
Then & Now: How Katie Went from the Travel Academy to Flight Centre Team Leader!
31-Oct-2016 06:00:00
How Jasmine went from lifeguard to travel consultant in under a year
24-Oct-2016 06:00:00
How the Travel Academy Helped Launch Tegan's Overseas Working Holiday
17-Oct-2016 06:00:00
10-Oct-2016 06:00:00
Peter's Career Change from Painting Houses to Selling the Dream
03-Oct-2016 06:00:00
26-Sep-2016 06:00:00
Fast Four with Our Travel Graduate Fatma
19-Sep-2016 06:00:00
24 Travel Feels We've All Experienced
12-Sep-2016 06:00:00
Krystal’s Balancing Act Between High School & Studying a Diploma
05-Sep-2016 06:00:00
Nathan Chats Career Change & An Amazing Overseas Proposal
29-Aug-2016 06:00:00
2 Minutes with Travel Academy Student Paige Stevenson
22-Aug-2016 06:00:00
Starting a Career in Travel? Escape Travel Consultant Kirsty Shares Her Advice
15-Aug-2016 06:00:00
Thinking of a Career Change? Take the Risk!
08-Aug-2016 06:00:00
Christine's Story: From 24 Years in Banking to a New Career in Travel
01-Aug-2016 06:00:00
7 Organisation Tips to Help You Reach Your Travel Career #LifeGoals
25-Jul-2016 06:00:00
A Day in the Life of a Travel Agent
18-Jul-2016 06:00:00
How to Start a Travel Blog in 7 Simple Steps
11-Jul-2016 06:00:00
17 Signs You Need a Career Change
06-Jul-2016 06:00:00
How I Took the Leap and Made Travel My Life
04-Jul-2016 06:00:00
Why Sherrie Swapped Life as a Stay-at-Home Mum for a Career in Travel
01-Jul-2016 06:00:00
11 Carry-on Essentials for an International Adventure
20-Jun-2016 06:00:00
How Ashleigh Made Her Dream of Working for Flight Centre Come True
13-Jun-2016 06:00:00
The Perks of Getting Paid to Travel
06-Jun-2016 06:00:00
Amanda’s Story: From a Certificate II in Tourism to National Travel Industry Award Nominee!
01-Jun-2016 06:00:00
Why Moving Overseas is the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make
23-May-2016 06:00:00
Everything You Need to Know About Global Gathering: Flight Centre's Holy Grail Celebration
09-May-2016 06:00:00
3 Reasons Flight Centre is one of Australia’s Favourite Employers
06-May-2016 10:00:00
How Amy went from Cruise Lover to Cruiseabout Travel Consultant
02-May-2016 06:00:00
23 Signs You Need to Go Travelling Again
18-Apr-2016 06:00:00
Our Top 10 #unlockyourdreams Instagram Travel Snaps
11-Apr-2016 06:00:00
Student Stories: Melissa Sharp Talks Working in Travel & Re-mapping Her Career Path
01-Apr-2016 06:00:00
8 Travel Hacks That Will Blow Your Mind
21-Mar-2016 06:00:00
Are All Travel Agents Secretly Superheroes?
14-Mar-2016 06:00:00
6 Reasons Travel is Good for Your Health
07-Mar-2016 06:00:00
Six Quick Questions with Travel Academy Student Amanda-Jean Babic
01-Mar-2016 06:00:00
The Trainer Files: Our Amazing Students Working in Travel
22-Feb-2016 06:00:00
How Adam Lee Turned an Unsuccessful Interview into a Career in Travel
15-Feb-2016 06:00:00
How to: Sweet-talk Your Way Around the World
09-Feb-2016 11:00:00
12 Travel Buzzwords You Need to Know
01-Feb-2016 06:00:00
18-Jan-2016 06:00:00
22 Ways Travel Makes You a Better Person
11-Jan-2016 06:00:00