Travel Agent
Assist business people and holiday makers to make travel arrangements, using knowledge of destinations to give quality advice.
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- What's it like to be a Travel Agent?
- How to become a Travel Agent
- Latest Travel Agent jobs
- Top skills and experience for Travel Agents
- Is Travel Agent the right role for you?
- Travel Agent role reviews
What's it like to be a Travel Agent?
Travel Agents plan, budget and book trips for business clients and tourists. The role of a Travel Agent is to gain an understanding of the preferences of a traveller and to source the best flights, transport, accommodation, tours and entertainment activities to meet those needs.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Booking airline tickets for domestic and international travel.
- Making travel and accommodation reservations.
- Suggesting itineraries and travel routes based on costs and availability.
- Managing all aspects of the booking process including deposits and final payments.
- Providing information about tours and places of interest.
- Preparing travel documents and itineraries.
- Promoting travel packages on behalf of cruise lines, resorts and speciality travel groups.
- Advising on visa requirements,vaccinations, and travel insurance.
How to become a Travel Agent
While there is no longer a licensing requirement to become a Travel Agent, since 2014 the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has set up a self-accrediting scheme, known as the AFTA Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS), which sets out explicit requirements for becoming an accredited Travel Agent.
- Complete a Certificate III in Travel (SIT30216). You may also study a travel course at a diploma, bachelor or masters degree level, which may include a business management component.
- Gain accreditation with the AFTA Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS).
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Travel Agent employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Travel Industry
Global Distribution Systems
Booking Systems
Travel Coordination
Travel Booking
Customer Service
Travel Consulting
International Travel
Cross Selling
Thoroughness
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Latest Travel Agent reviews
Dec 2023
A life-changing and brain-bending journey.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Travel
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationCall Centre & Customer Service
The good thingsThe role of a travel consultant can be an enriching experience that will broaden your perspectives of the world and frequently open you up to new ideas and experiences. This career has allowed me to d...
The challengesThe standout negative aspect is the occasional-to-often need for unpaid overtime. Tying up loose ends or assisting customers whose travel plans have been compromised often extends working several hour...
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Oct 2018
Travel and Cruising - A career that can be rewarding .
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Travel and Tourism
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationTravel/Cruising
The good thingsGood things. Diversity, ability to learn and grow, work with a great team,have a bit of fun, pick a field that perhaps you would and you yourself enjoy, like cruising and convey my passion, knowledge,...
The challengesThe Challenges. Know your product/s .I suppose this comes down to how long you have been in the industry and your training. I think we have challenges every day. You need to challenge yourself - to se...
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