TRAVEX INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE of today started off as Travex Services Center & Enterprise which came into being on 12 October 1985.
The main objectives of the centre was to provide administrative support services in the search for qualified personnel in the tourism, airlines and hotel industries. Secretarial, airline and tourism training was made available for job seekers.
In 1998, Kolej Travex Sendirian Berhad, more popularly known as Travex International College was established. It focuses on the 'NICHE' market for tourism education services.
Being in the industry for more than 30 years, TRAVEX has produced TOP' International Air Transport Association (IATA) students in Malaysia in December 2012. We have been appointed as IATA Local Coordinator in Malaysia, and is the IATA, Canada examination center from 2012 to 2018.
TRAVEX is a boutique college of tourism. We offer quality standard training and always aim for 100% passes in any examination that our students attempt. Our graduates are in great demand and very popular in the tourism industry. As a matter of fact, any tourism professional, even a coach driver can see the difference between Travex and non-Travex trained staff.
We are proud to have trained industry leaders for economic development. Graduates managing their own travel companies, hotels and restaurants. Among them, one of our graduates owns the TOP leading travel company in Malaysia - Apple Vacations & Conventions Sdn Bhd. And, two graduates have been the Past President of the Kuala Lumpur Tourist Guide Association.
In this 21st Century with air-travel and better transportation, people travelling for business or pleasure has become a normal activity. The cost of transportation, accommodation, meals and recreational activities have become more affordable allowing people to access and enjoy them. The airlines, travel agencies and hotels are constantly searching for well trained and qualified individuals to join their workforce. Jobs are available where there are no cross border barriers for someone seeking employment away from their home country.
As a graduate from our tourism, hotel and aviation courses, you can find employment in international airlines and airports for roles such as head office staff and managers, ground staff or flight attendants. There are also options for you to choose either employment in the travel companies or set up your own travel agency/business. For graduates on the hotel management course, you will be sought after for employment in any 5 STAR hotels, cruise ships, airports, airlines, or you can manage your own restaurant business, boutique or budget hotels, homestays, and more.
TRAVEX graduates are well known for being highly skilled. They are in demand and can find employment easily. Working professionals and retirees find our courses to be the perfect way to allow a change of career. Many have opted for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia tourist guide course enabling them to work as part time or freelance tourist guides and as tour leaders. These professionals and their family enjoys a high standard of living.
Tourism, hotel and aviation industries have proven to be a RECESSION PROOF industry.