Higher Technician in Tourism Accommodation Management
Higher Technician in Tourism Accommodation Management
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Duration2 courses
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Start dateSeptember 2025
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Modality
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Languages
Manage or create a tourist accommodation
Tourist accommodation is one of the most dynamic activities within the tourism and hospitality industry. With over 160.000 establishments only in Spain, 484 million overnight stays in 2023 and phenomenal growth prospects.
The Higher Technician in Tourism Accommodation Management gives you access to this labor market of more than 300,000 jobs in hotels, tourist apartments, campsites, rural houses, holiday resorts, hostels and other establishments (student residences or health).
At the CETT-UB, you will learn by doing, in the field, in consolidated companies in the sector. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and international programs to complete a student-centered and professionally oriented training.
Connect with the industry from day one
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Visits to hotels in Barcelona and surroundings
- Hotel Condes
- Hotel Hilton
- Hotel Palace
- Hotel Casa Fuster
- Hotel Almanac
- Hotel Alexandra
Among others.
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Presence at professional trade fairs
- Mobile World Congress
- Gastronomic Forum
- 4YFN
Among others.
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Participation in CETT's own activities
- Congreso Smart Tourism CETT
- Trobada Gastronòmica
- Premios Alimara
- Premios CETT Fundación a proyectos emprendedores
Among others
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Actions with companies in the sector
- Asociación Corporativa de Agencias de Viajes Especializadas
- Oficina de Turismo de Cataluña
- Centro de Convenciones Internacional de Barcelona
Dual training: complete part of your training at a company
You will have the opportunity to complete part of your training at a leading company in the sector and get a head start on your career.
You will combine studies and work, gaining real experience in a professional environment. You will learn about company culture, processes, and dynamics, and develop your skills to maximize your job opportunities after finishing the program.
What makes the Higher Technician of Tourism Accommodation Management different?
Intensive or general practical training
Intensive: with more than 900 hours of internships, the student combines theory and real work in companies, ensuring practical learning adapted to the labor market. This training allows students to gain experience from day one, improving their chances of finding employment.
General: with 515 hours of supervised Workplace Training internships in prestigious national and international companies, students gain a unique and real experience. This allows them to apply the knowledge acquired in professional work environments, guaranteeing excellent preparation.
Modules and specific teachings
Proficiency in digital tools: you are trained in programs such as Protel, widely used in the industry, to increase the technical attractiveness of your professional profile.
Preparation for working in global environments: incorporates Customer Services and English-language Reception and Reservations as key competencies, with customer service at the core.
Expert faculty active in the industry: professionals working in the industry provide you with real hands-on experience and up-to-date knowledge of new developments and trends.
Development of key competencies
Tourism companies value training in transversal skills such as communication, leadership, public relations, team management and customer service. These competencies are a key element of the cycle.
Extensive network of collaborating companies
Start national and international internships in 900 prestigious companies, a quality experience with real opportunities for recruitment.
In addition, Career Services gives you access to personalized guidance, specialized internships and a network of job offers. This direct connection to the industry ensures you solid opportunities to develop your career competitively.
Recognitions
CETT obtains the identification of Integrated Vocational Training Center (FPCAT Center), granted by the Public Agency for Vocational Training and Qualification of Catalonia.
CETT has been recognized in the 13th edition of the Plan of Innovation Measures in FP, for its outstanding project “Building Experiences: Projects with application challenges in real companies CETT in Catering and Cooking”.
Why CETT?
CETT-UB is an institution with a solid academic reputation: it has the backing of the University of Barcelona, high rankings in international rankings, more than 55 years of experience and more than 22,000 alumni, guaranteeing prestige and educational quality.
You will study in an international environment: each year, the campus receives more than 1,200 students from over 75 countries who choose CETT to train in tourism, hospitality and gastronomy. This cultural diversity, together with the possibilities of academic mobility will enrich your learning experience and prepare you for a global career in the tourism industry.
CETT-UB has a close relationship with the tourism industry, ensuring that your training is aligned with the needs of the labor market. With more than 1,000 agreements with companies in the sector, you will have access to job and internship opportunities. In addition, we offer you a high percentage of employability among CETT graduates, a testament to the quality and relevance of training in the sector.
At CETT-UB, you will learn through challenges and real projects. You will have the opportunity to participate in national and international awards and competitions that will allow you to stand out and develop your skills with an open view of the world.
The CETT Campus has learning spaces that reflect the reality of the sector: the Alimara University Hotel, the Aula Restaurant, the Espai Fòrum and the Ágora BCN residence. You will be able to apply your knowledge in real working environments, connect with working professionals and develop innovative projects.
Campus CETT
Training Center
Building
Reception
Resource center
Career Services
Theoretical teaching classrooms
Technical Classrooms
Pre-preparation Classroom
Cooking Workshop
Techno-Culinary Classroom
Research and Innovation Space
Demonstration Kitchen Classroom
UB-Bullipedia Space
Sommeliers Classrooms
Reception Classroom
Computer Classrooms
Applied Technology Classrooms
Restaurant Classroom
Forum Space
Kitchen Classroom
Alimara University Hotel
Reception
Summum Restaurant
Event Rooms
Garden
Rooms
Àgora BCN University Residence
Reception
Rooms
Dining Room
Leisure Room
Gym
Activity Rooms
Garden
Formación dual: realiza parte de la formación en una empresa
Tendrás la oportunidad de realizar parte de tu formación en una empresa líder del sector y adelantar tu incorporación laboral.
Combinarás estudios y trabajo, viviendo una experiencia real en el entorno profesional. Conocerás la cultura, procesos y dinámicas empresariales, y potenciarás tus habilidades para maximizar tus oportunidades laborales al finalizar el ciclo.
International
Internationalization promotes your personal growth in a multicultural environment. It improves your professional skills and will help you in your insertion in the labor market. You will learn foreign languages, get to know other cultures and live unique and enriching experiences.
With this purpose, at CETT we promote educational exchanges with centers in other countries, and internships in companies in the sector through different programs.
International mobility
Erasmus+: You have access to the European academic exchange program par excellence, within the Union and also with other European partner countries.
Xarxa FP: This network of European cities of which Barcelona City Council is a member facilitates the diversification and enrichment of student training.
Collaborating projects: Direct agreements, strategic partnerships and shared projects with other European institutions (such as Taste Europe on the Go with Helsinki, Breda and Bardolino).
International internships: You can also do a professional internship in companies all over Europe once you have finished your studies.
Internships and job
Practical training is the core of this cycle. It is articulated both in the classroom and in company internships, with options to participate in other activities or in international programs.
Thanks to the Career Services team, you will be able to choose among more than 900 companies with which CETT has collaboration agreements.
- In the general modality you will carry out 515 hours of internships in companies with collaboration agreement, supervised by CETT-UB and the work center itself.
- In the intensive training there will be 900 hours of internships in workplaces and in two of CETT's own application companies (Hotel Alimara and Residencia Àgora BCN).
Career opportunities
- Subdirection of tourist accommodation in tourist establishments
- Reception and reservations management
- Housekeeping management
- Specialized management in hotels, apartments, residences, etc.
- Responsible for events in hotels
- Sales and marketing management in tourist accommodations
- Public relations
Student Services
Students will have at their disposal a wide range of services that will make their academic experience unique.
The CETT Campus has a privileged catering offer at the Espai Fòrum, the Aula Restaurant and the Universitary Hotel Alimara. It also has a multidisciplinary Resource Center with a large number of books, tools and digital spaces to reinforce and expand the training outside the classroom.
In addition, with the APP CETT-UB you will be able to download the Virtual Campus App and have the entire campus experience at your fingertips.
Other services that may interest you
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Career Services
The Career Services department guides and accompanies you in the intermediation of internships and job opportunities with the best companies in the sector. It has an extensive job and internship exchange.
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International
CETT's International Center offers you personalized attention to internationalize your studies with a wide range of exchanges and internships abroad.
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Alumni
The main mission of the CETT Alumni Association is to promote the relationship between former students by creating a network of professionals who enjoy a series of advantages in the professional, educational and social fields.
Continuity of studies
CETT-UB offers you the possibility of extending and complementing your training starting from this cycle through different strategies of continuity of studies.
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Advanced Vocational Training Programmes
- The Higher Technical in Travel Agencies and Event Management; by studying one more year, you will obtain two degrees.
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University degrees
- The Bachelor's Degree in Tourism; with 40% credit recognition!
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University extension diplomas
- The Postgraduate Course in Event Management and the Specialization Diploma in Revenue Management and Digital Marketing.
CETT Facilities
The CETT campus is located in the Horta neighborhood of Barcelona. It consists of the CETT Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy, the Hotel Alimara Barcelona and the Àgora BCN International University Residence.
