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Printed for: Hannah Wawarofsky

Travel Agents
Also called: Destination Specialist, Travel Agent, Travel Consultant, Travel Counselor

What they do:

Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of
transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange
itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems.

On the job, you would:

Collect payment for transportation and accommodations from customer.
Plan, describe, arrange, and sell itinerary tour packages and promotional travel incentives offered by
various travel carriers.
Converse with customer to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial
considerations, and accommodations required.

KNOWLEDGE
Business
customer service
sales and marketing

Arts and Humanities

English language

Math and Science

geography

Engineering and Technology

computers and electronics

SKILLS
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
reading work related information

Social
looking for ways to help people
understanding people's reactions

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Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

ABILITIES
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking

Ideas and Logic

notice when problems happen
order or arrange things

Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted

PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Self Control
Achievement/Effort
Cooperation

TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft Access
Travel Agent CMS

Video conferencing software

Zoom

Calendar and scheduling software

Apollo Reservation System
Rezgo online booking software

EDUCATION

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associate's degree or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed

JOB OUTLOOK
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Average

SALARY: $47,410

$30,580 $69,640

EXPLORE MORE
Concierges
Counter & Rental Clerks
Reservation & Transportation Ticket Agents & Travel Clerks
Sales Representatives of Services
Travel Guides

You might like a career in one of these industries:

Administration & Support Services

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