For those interested in
travelling and are efficient in planning and organizing trips, being
a travel agent could be your ideal profession. Travel agents are
responsible for booking both business and leisure trips for
customers, offering and selling various travel packages, and advising
local travelers and tourists. Typical travel agents earn on
commission basis, particularly when they meet an agency’s target
performance.
Traditionally, aspiring
travel agents seek training first, and work within a travel agency.
Some go straight to becoming independent travel agents, but that
would still require more training and experience, preferably with the
help of a travel school or host agency. Graduating from a tourism- or
travel service-related course (whether online or not) is a good way
to start. Having foreign language skills and experiences related to
customer service and sales is another plus factor.
Many travel agents
specialize in a certain type of travel, such aerial and water travel.
It’s best to know what field of travel you want to specialize in
and find a travel training facility that could mentor you on that.
After considering these
factors and getting the proper coursework done, you may finally
establish your own travel agency and start putting together travel
packages for your potential clients. You will be required to pay
certain fees, and would be recommended to set up your website.
