Tourism and Travel Adviser

Tourism and Travel Advisers plan and organise travel and accommodation for clients, and provide travel and accommodation information to tourists.

Overview

Tourism and Travel Advisers plan and organise travel and accommodation for clients, and provide travel and accommodation information to tourists.

determining clients' requirements for travel, accommodation and special interests
suggesting itineraries based on available travel routes and cost, availability and convenience of transport
making and confirming travel and accommodation reservations and informing clients of bus, plane, ship and train connections
notifying clients of travel dates, baggage limits, and medical and visa requirements
providing information on tourist attractions and tour availability, and procedures for dealing with lost and stolen documents
assisting with travel clearances
collecting payments and issuing clients' itineraries, relevant documentation, tickets for travel and vouchers for accommodation
providing information on travel insurance, relevant government regulations such as customs regulations, and use of credit cards and traveller's cheques
answering inquiries from tourists and offering suggestions about tours, travel routes, accommodation and local customs
providing literature and information on local and interstate tours and places of interest
discussing transport availability and cost
may work in a call centre.

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Occupation snapshot

Average salary

$1,318 / week

Current vacancies

Future demand

Strong

Primary industries

Apprenticeships may be available

You can work as a Tourism or Travel Adviser without formal qualifications, however, a course in tourism or another related field may be useful. Vocational Education and Training (VET) and university are both common study pathways.
Take a Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

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