About Us – HB Aviation & Tourism Institute

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Founded in 2018, HB Aviation & Tourism Institute has established itself as Bangladesh’s leading professional training institution in the aviation and tourism sector. Over the past 8 years, HB Aviation has built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and industry relevance, creating thousands of success stories in travel, tourism, and aviation careers.
With 3 branches across Bangladesh (Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet – with Dhaka & Chittagong as active hubs), HB Aviation continues to grow as a trusted name for students, industry professionals, and corporate partners.

What We DO

HB Aviation & Tourism Institute is for the ones, who want to build their CAREER in the aviation sector (Airlines or Travel Agency). We have expert ex-airlines/airport officers and professional teachers who guide our students to the right path.

Our Mission

To provide world-class, practical education in aviation, tourism, and travel technology.
To create employability and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth in Bangladesh.
To build a strong bridge between industry & academia through partnerships and innovation.

Our Vision

To become South Asia’s most trusted aviation & tourism training institute, empowering students with global skills, technology, and opportunities to lead in the travel industry.

Our Strengths

Comprehensive Training Programs: Air Ticketing, Visa Consultancy, Travel Operations, Trade Marketing, and Combo Professional Courses.
Exclusive Practical Learning Tools: Proprietary GDS demo software, simulation labs, and practical business projects.
Faculty Excellence: Experienced trainers from airline, OTA, and travel industry backgrounds.
Corporate & Global Network: Strong working ties with airlines, OTAs, GDS, and tourism boards.
Student Support Ecosystem: Free career services, job placements, agency setup support, and alumni mentorship.
Innovation & Expansion: Launching Aviasm.com, Bangladesh’s first practical online travel education portal, and HB Travelers Café, a lifestyle-tourism café concept integrated with the HB ecosystem.

Key Highlights (2018–2025)

8 Years of Excellence (2018–2025) in aviation & tourism education.
25,000+ Students Trained across Bangladesh and beyond.
Thousands of Alumni Placed in international & domestic airlines, OTAs, and reputed travel agencies.
300+ Entrepreneurs Created through specialized business-focused training.
30+ Industry-best Faculty Members and 20+ Core Team Professionals.
3 Branches Nationwide – Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet (with Dhaka & Chittagong operating actively).
50+ Career & Youth-Oriented Events Sponsored across the country.
10+ MoU Partnerships with airlines, GDS, and travel technology companies.
10+ University Collaborations for seminars, workshops, and career guidance programs.
Strong Industry Relations with global GDS (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo/Travelport), OTAs, and airlines.
Large Digital Community with hundreds of thousands of followers across Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Mainstream Media Recognition – featured in national newspapers, magazines, and TV channels.
Accreditations & Standards – ISO Certified, BITAB Member, and NSDA Accredited.

Major Achievements

Awards & Recognition

Bangladesh Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Award 2024 – “Best Tourism Institute in Bangladesh”.

Rising Youth Award & 40 Under 40 ICT Award 2023 received by Founder & Chairman Zaki S. Bari.

Industry Leadership

Bangladesh’s First Travel Trade Job Fair (Dhaka, 2024) – Jointly organized with The Bangladesh Monitor.
Chittagong Travel Trade Career Summit 2025 – Organized in partnership with Chittagong OTA Club, bringing together airlines, OTAs, and industry leaders.
Over 50 national-level events, youth summits, and career workshops hosted/sponsored.

Student & Alumni Success

Thousands of alumni placed at Emirates, Qatar Airways, US-Bangla Airlines, Air Astra, Saudia Airlines, and top OTAs.
300+ HB Alumni now own their own travel agencies, building a strong entrepreneur network under HB Aviation.
Active alumni engagement initiatives such as HB Home Coming and continuous support with free tools, career guidance, and partnerships.

Why You Choose "HB Aviation Training Center" ?

Real experienced Trainers
Affordable Course Fees
Relationships
practical Course Outline
Practical Class
Extra Grooming Class (Interview/ CV/ Confidence Build Up)
Environment
Job Assist (condition apply)

Professional Certificate Courses

Air Ticketing & Travel Tourism Basic Course.

Air Ticketing & Travel Tourism Basic to Advanced Course.

RTO (BTEB NTVQF level II) Course.

Professional Visa Course.

Air Ticketing & Travel Tourism Advanced Course.

Our Policy

We want to create skilled people for the aviation industry, and also wants to build a platform, where we can provide training and jobs at the same time. Basically, we want to empower the people, so that they can find better jobs and create a better career.

Core Values

Excellence in Education
Industry-Driven Training
Student-Centric Growth
Innovation & Technology
Integrity & Professionalism

Zaki S. Bari, Founder & Chairman of HB Aviation & Tourism Institute, has over a decade of experience in the aviation and tourism industry. Before establishing HB Aviation in 2018, he served as an Airport Ground Officer at Saudi Arabian Airlines, a Business Development Officer at Druk Airways, and a Reservation Officer at several IATA-approved agencies. He also gained valuable corporate experience working with renowned multinational companies.

Since founding HB Aviation, Mr. Bari has led the institute to become one of Bangladesh’s top training Institute, empowering thousands of students with jobs in airlines, travel agencies, and OTAs, while also mentoring many to launch their own businesses. His leadership and contributions have earned him prestigious recognitions, including the Rising Youth Award and the 40 Under 40 ICT Award 2023.