Tourism and Travel Agent
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If you love to wander, you can combine work with pleasure by being a travel agent. Furthermore, your career will get you reduced rates on travel and lodging.
Since many people can make reservations themselves online, you'll have to offer added service such as researching destinations, negotiating prices, and planning long trips. Finally, agents sometimes promote travel for resorts, cruise lines, and specialty travel.
Fast Facts:
A high school diploma is a must; however, many travel agencies prefer applicants who have college degrees. Career training is available at many vocational schools, community colleges, and online schools. Business or travel experience, along with good computer and communication skills, are also beneficial.
If you love people, are organized, and love to travel, you'll love this job.
Since many people can make reservations themselves online, you'll have to offer added service such as researching destinations, negotiating prices, and planning long trips. Finally, agents sometimes promote travel for resorts, cruise lines, and specialty travel.
Fast Facts:
- Mean Income (2008): $32,470
- Number of Positions: (2008) 86,420
- Projected Job Growth: Little or none expected from 2006-2016
- Related Occupations: Travel guides, tour guides and escorts
A high school diploma is a must; however, many travel agencies prefer applicants who have college degrees. Career training is available at many vocational schools, community colleges, and online schools. Business or travel experience, along with good computer and communication skills, are also beneficial.
If you love people, are organized, and love to travel, you'll love this job.
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