U.S. Dept. of Labor code 41-3041.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Travel Agents

Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems.

What this job is about

Assist clients in planning and booking travel arrangements.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Consult with clients
Converse with customers to determine their travel preferences and requirements.
2
Plan travel itineraries
Plan, describe, and arrange travel packages and promotional incentives.
3
Calculate travel costs
Compute the total cost of travel and accommodations using various tools.
4
Book reservations
Book transportation and hotel reservations using computer systems or phone.
5
Provide travel information
Offer clients brochures and publications with relevant travel information.

Tools used in this work

Intuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP ConcurZoom

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.