Travel Agent

Updated: April 07, 2024 07:58 PM GMT

Worldwide Overseas Travel Pvt. Ltd

Anand, Gujarat

A travel agent's role is to help people plan, choose and arrange their holiday. They will usually work to a budget set out by whoever is planning the holiday. They also offer advice and opinions on where to go and local tourist attractions, events and customs.

Typical duties include:
• promoting and marketing the business
• dealing with customer queries and complaints
• providing advice about visas or passports
• recruiting, training and supervising staff
• managing budgets
• maintaining statistical and financial records
• planning
• selling holidays and insurance
• meeting profit or sales targets
• preparing promotional materials and displays.

Qualifications and training required

A degree in any subject is acceptable, although travel, tourism, languages, leisure, business studies or management degree holders may be at an advantage.

A travel training company qualification or relevant travel agency, retail or sales work experience can also be helpful.

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