Also called: Travel Agent, Travel Consultant
Plans and books trips, cruises, and vacation packages for clients.
You interview a family about their dream Italy trip, then build a custom itinerary with hotels, trains, and tours. When a strike cancels their train, you fix it while they sleep. Many advisors now specialize in niches like honeymoons, cruises, or Disney trips.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; travel certifications (CTA, CTC) help.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification, 2-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Tourism Management, Hospitality Management.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Specialist and luxury advisors are holding steady despite online booking.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI trip planners and booking sites handle simple trips; advisors survive on complex, high-end and group travel.
Age 18+. One way to start: Join a host agency (like Fora or KHM Travel) that trains new advisors; book trips for family first
Classes: Geography, Business, World languages.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-3041.
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