Career summary (Travel Agent)
Travel Agent
Introduction
Sometimes, people focus on a single idea of what a travel agent is. They think it's only booking hotel rooms for their clients, but there is way more to that, and I want to make more people know about this career. If you do want to know about the different aspects of travelling agents, stay tuned!
What is it like to be a travel agent?
First of all, I'd like to say that being a travel agent doesn't mean you're going on a vacation, but when you do, you may have discounts, but you don't travel for free. As a travel agent, you'll have to help clients; answering their emails, book their trips, etc. And that is if you travel from home or an office, if you do travel, as I said before, it's not a vacation, you're working
What do travel agents do?
They help their clients with all the necessities regarding travelling, such as hotel and flight booking, visa requirements, etc. They also advice the clients with things such as what to wear in that destination.
What do travel agents do on a typical day?
Most of the day they're working, they're at their desks helping clients with their travelling business, face to face or over the phone. As we don't have the same time around the world, travel agents might end up answering phone calls and emails from a British person at 3 a.m., so they pretty much have to be available 24/7, but it's not a 9-5 work, so it's pretty much nice.
Where do travel agents work?
Travel agents mostly work in a travel company, in an office, or in other countries (if they have a work trip in another country). They might also have their own business, so they might work from home.
How can I become a travel agent?
To become a travel agent, you don't need as much as, for example, a doctor. Commonly, you would need a high school diploma, and you could pursue your career after your graduation. Though, it would probably be better to also have a college diploma in tourism, hospitality or something similar to that, for additional training. It is beneficial to have a college diploma in that field, as employers often seek potential employees with that type of training.
How much money do travel agents make?
According to U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the average salary is $38,700 per year, so it's not really that high. But it really depends on where you work. Erina Pindar, an established travel agent working at SmartFlyer, says, “Agents make anywhere from $50K to $100K on the low end and up to $250K to $500K annually,”
What kinds of additional training do travel agents need?
Along with a college diploma or a university one, you could also need a special training program for travel agents, but it's not mandatory.
What are the dangers of being a travel agent?
It is not a dangerous job in itself, but given that we live in a rotten world, you could face terrorism. You could also face natural disasters, especially if you work in a country at risk.
What are the chances that travel agents will be replaced by robots soon?
They (not only travel agents, but a big part of the travel world) are already starting to get replaced by AI and robots, especially in high-tech countries like Japan, as they have hotels where the entire staff are robots.
What age do travel agents retire at?
I have found nothing about the age where travel agents retire, but as The Globe And Mail, a trustworthy Canadian newspaper, says, the average age of a travel agent varies between 50 and 55, so their retirement age is higher, but it really depends on the person.
Conclusion
I still have a long way to decide what career I absolutely want to do, as sometimes, I want to be a travel agent, some days, I want to be a flight attendant, and other days I want another job. As I am only in my first year of Tourism, I have a lot of time to figure out what I want to do.
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