Travel Agents
Travel agents advise travellers upon travel arrangements, make bookings and receive payment for travel arrangements made.
£18,353
Median Salary
New workers start around £9,440. Normal pay is £18,353 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £37,609.
Daily Tasks
- Advises on issues of currency, passports, visa requirements, insurance, car hire, vaccinations and other health precautions.
- Informs client of any changes in travel arrangements.
- Handles cash, debit and credit card payment.
- Consults travel time-tables, books travel tickets and accommodation.
- Establishes availability with tour operators and makes bookings.
- Discusses client requirements and shows brochures containing suitable packages.
Skills employers are asking for
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Mathematics
- Learning Strategies
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
- Science
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