Chartered Tourism Manager (CTM)®

Welcome to the Chartered Tourism Manager (CTM)® program, proudly offered by the American Association of Procurement, Supply Chain, and Tourism Management (AAPSCM)® . This prestigious, advanced-level certification is your gateway to mastering the complexities of today’s diverse hospitality and tourism sectors. From overseeing five-star hotels and airport operations to optimizing cruise line schedules and destination marketing strategies, CTM® equips you with the strategic insight, managerial skills, and innovative mindset required to excel in a dynamic, interconnected global market. Chartered Tourism Manager (CTM)® is an advanced-level certification designed for professionals aiming to excel in the global hospitality and tourism industries. To ensure participants have a solid foundation, CTM® requires either completion of the American Certified Tourism Professional (ACTP)® credential (or an equivalent foundational certification in tourism management), or a minimum of six years of relevant industry experience. This prerequisite guarantees that all candidates enter the CTM® program with a robust understanding of essential tourism principles and practices, paving the way for in-depth exploration of strategic leadership, global operations, and innovative practices in the dynamic world of hospitality and tourism sectors. From overseeing five-star hotels and airport operations to optimizing cruise line schedules and destination marketing strategies, CTM® equips you with the strategic insight, managerial skills, and innovative mindset required to excel in a dynamic, interconnected global market.

• Earn a credential respected by world-leading hotel chains, airline and cruise operators, tourism boards, and more. • Enhance your professional credibility, showcasing your expertise in both hospitality services and tourism management.

• Master core principles spanning accommodation, transportation, logistics, and sustainable destination planning. • Integrate best practices in procurement, supply chain, and environmental stewardship to become an all-rounded industry leader.

• Learn from industry-relevant case studies, simulations, and hands-on projects that reflect current market trends. • Immediately apply acquired knowledge to improve guest experiences, streamline complex operations, and boost revenue potential.

• Unlock senior roles and strategic opportunities in hotels, resorts, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour agencies, destination management companies, and government tourism bodies. • Elevate your profile as a thought leader, consultant, or project manager driving transformational change in global travel and hospitality.

Our CTM® program offers a rigorous blend of theoretical foundations, practical exercises, and strategic frameworks to ensure you’re well-prepared for the realities of leading in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Upon completing the training program, you will earn the Chartered Tourism Manager (CTM)® designation, reflecting your expertise in hospitality and tourism management at an international standard. As a CTM® professional, you will:

Seize the opportunity to transform your career, amplify your impact, and shape the future of hospitality and tourism. The Chartered Tourism Manager (CTM)® program offers a powerful blend of leadership development, strategic management, and sustainability practices—all tailored for diverse sectors within the global travel landscape.

Chart a course for success and sustainability in the world’s most vibrant industry. Enroll in the Chartered Tourism Manager (CTM)® certification today and redefine what it means to excel in hospitality and tourism management.