What Does a Travel Consultant Do?
Travel consultants advise clients about options for travel in accordance with stated objectives. They facilitate travel arrangements and accommodations for individuals and groups. They also make sure that clients have all the necessary documentation required to travel to their destinations.
Travel Consultant Job Overview
In the travel consultant role, you will research domestic and international places of interest. You will book travel arrangements and collect payments from customers. Success in this position will be demonstrated by the effective execution of each customer’s travel plans.
Travel Consultant Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Books flight and other transportation arrangements as well as lodging and tours
- Provides information about travel destinations and accommodations
- Communicates with vendors of travel-related products to get the best deals
- Visits sites in advance of recommending to tourists
- Markets and sells holiday and other specialized tour packages
Travel Consultant Job Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, or similar field
- A certificate in travel consultancy
- Great sales and marketing ability
- Superior knowledge of tourism-industry trends
- Excellent knowledge of travel software
- Ability to speak multiple languages is a plus
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