Travel agents

Average National Salaries (2020)

What does this career do?

Travel agents advise travellers upon travel arrangements, make bookings and receive payment for travel arrangements made.

Typical tasks

• discusses client requirements and shows brochures containing suitable packages
• establishes availability with tour operators and makes bookings
• consults travel time-tables, books travel tickets and accommodation
• handles cash, debit and credit card payment
• informs client of any changes in travel arrangements
• advises on issues of currency, passports, visa requirements, insurance, car hire, vaccinations and other health precautions.

Current entry requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although many employers require entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. Off- and on-the-job training is usually available. NVQs/SVQs in travel services at Levels 2 and 3, BTEC, apprenticeships and higher level qualifications are available.

Percentage in work

• Employed

• Unemployed

Due to insufficient sample sizes, some data was excised.

Predicted employment status in 2022

• Part-time

• Self Employed

• Full-time

Predicted employment levels in the East Midlands

Career related courses available at West Notts

• Certificate in Travel and Tourism with Cabin Crew (Intermediate) - Level 2
• Introductory/Diploma/Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Advanced) - Level 3

About the statistics

Data is powered by LMI for All and is sourced from labour market statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the Institute for Employment Research, the Department for Works and Pensions, and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.