Summary
Travel Agent is responsible for plan and sell transportations, accommodations, insurance and other travel services cooperate with clients to determine their needs and advise them appropriate destination, modes of transportations, travel dates, costs and accommodations provide relevant information, brochures and publications (guides, local customs, maps, regulations, events etc) to travelers book transportation, make hotel reservations and collect payment/fees use promotional techniques and prepare promotional materials to sell itinerary tour packages deal with occurring travel problems, complaints or refunds attend travel seminars to remain updated with tourism trend enter data into our software and maintain client files within their professional field.
Minimum entry
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Future outlook
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Description
Travel Agent is responsible for plan and sell transportations, accommodations, insurance and other travel services cooperate with clients to determine their needs and advise them appropriate destination, modes of transportations, travel dates, costs and accommodations provide relevant information, brochures and publications (guides, local customs, maps, regulations, events etc) to travelers book transportation, make hotel reservations and collect payment/fees use promotional techniques and prepare promotional materials to sell itinerary tour packages deal with occurring travel problems, complaints or refunds attend travel seminars to remain updated with tourism trend enter data into our software and maintain client files within their professional field.
Employment prospects
The job has potential for growth
Tasks
- Plan and sell transportations, accommodations, insurance and other travel services Cooperate with clients to determine their needs and advise them appropriate destination, modes of transportations, travel dates, costs and accommodations Provide relevant information, brochures and publications (guides, local customs, maps, regulations, events etc) to travelers Book transportation, make hotel reservations and collect payment/fees Use promotional techniques and prepare promotional materials to sell itinerary tour packages Deal with occurring travel problems, complaints or refunds Attend travel seminars to remain updated with tourism trend Enter data into our software and maintain client files
Skills
Core skills
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Technical skills
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Transferable skills
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Certifications
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Education
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Relevant courses
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Institutions
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Minimum requirements
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Work context
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Where they work
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Work setting
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Schedule
Work in designated offices that offers the service.
Employment type
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How to become one
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Career progression
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Related occupations
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