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Careers / Travel Agents |
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Travel Agents |
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Travel agents sell transportation, lodging, and entertainment activities to individuals and groups planning trips. They offer advice on destinations, plan trip itineraries, and make travel arrangements for clients.
Travel agents typically work in offices, but some work remotely because much of their time is spent on the phone and the computer. Most travel agents work for travel agencies, although about 1 in 10 were self-employed in 2014.
A high school diploma typically is required for someone to become a travel agent. However, many employers prefer additional formal training as well. Good communication and computer skills are essential.
The median annual wage for travel agents was $35,660 in May 2015.
Employment of travel agents is projected to decline 12 percent from 2014 to 2024. The ability of travelers to use the Internet to research vacations and book their own trips is expected to continue to suppress demand for travel agents. Job prospects should be best for travel agents who specialize in specific destinations or particular types of travelers.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for travel agents.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of travel agents with similar occupations.
Learn more about travel agents by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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