Travel Consultant

Travel Consultants plan travel, accommodation and associated arrangements for clients, and make travel bookings. They may work in call centres.

Overview

Travel Consultants plan travel, accommodation and associated arrangements for clients, and make travel bookings. They may work in call centres.

determines clients' requirements for travel, accommodation and special interests
suggests itineraries based on available travel routes, availability and convenience of transport and cost
makes and confirms travel and accommodation reservations and informs clients of bus, plane, ship and train connections
notifies clients of travel dates, baggage limits, and medical and visa requirements
provides information on tourist attractions and tour availability, and procedures for dealing with lost and stolen documents
assists with travel clearances
collects payments and issues clients' itineraries, relevant documentation, tickets for travel and vouchers for accommodation
provides information on travel insurance, relevant government regulations such as customs regulations, and use of credit cards and traveller's cheques
answers inquiries from tourists and offers suggestions about tours, travel routes, accommodation and local customs
provides literature and information on local and national tours and places of interest
discusses transport availability and cost.

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Occupation snapshot

Average salary

Not available

Current vacancies

Future demand

Strong

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Apprenticeships may be available

You can work as a Travel Consultant without formal qualifications, however, a course in travel, tourism or another related field may be useful. Vocational Education and Training (VET) and university are both common study pathways.
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