This study explores English Department students’ perceptions of the relevance of the English for Tourism course in shaping their interest in the tourism sector. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through structured interviews with 10 students who had completed the course. The findings reveal that students hold diverse perceptions. Some perceived the course as influential in developing specific tourism-related skills, such as industry-specific vocabulary, speaking practice, and cultural understanding, all contributed to the increasing awareness of career opportunities and fostering a personal interest in the tourism field. Others viewed the course as less relevant due to a misalignment with their personal goals or a lack of engaging materials. Additionally, challenges such as limited real-world practice, low speaking confidence, and difficulty understanding tourism-specific vocabulary were identified. Interestingly, while some students saw these challenges as motivation to improve, others reported a decline in enthusiasm or no effect at all due to their preexisting disinterest in tourism. Given these findings, future studies are encouraged to adopt mixed-method approaches, incorporating classroom observation or perspectives from lecturers and industry professionals to provide a more comprehensive understanding of how English for Tourism courses impact students’ enthusiasm and career readiness