Travel Agents
O*NET Code: 41-3041.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Auto Travel CounselorBeach ExpertBooking AgentBusiness Travel ConsultantCertified Travel CounselorCorporate Travel AgentCorporate Travel ConsultantCorporate Travel CounselorCorporate Travel ExpertDestination SpecialistEntertainment Travel ConsultantInternational Travel ConsultantLeisure Travel AgentTour AgentTour CoordinatorTour CounselorTravel AgentTravel ConsultantTravel CoordinatorTravel Counselor
⚡ Skills (15)
Active Listening4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Speaking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Persuasion4/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Writing3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Active Learning3/100
+ 5 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (30)
🔥Intuit QuickBooks
Accounting software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP Concur
Accounting software
🔥Zoom
Video conferencing software
0Amadeus CRS
Data base user interface and query software
0Apollo Reservation System
Calendar and scheduling software
0Colibripms Software Colibri
Customer relationship management CRM software
0DataSwell
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0Galor Travel Booster
Data base user interface and query software
0Global distribution system GDS software
Data base user interface and query software
0Globekey Agentkey
Calendar and scheduling software
0IMS Travel Agent Reservation Software System
Calendar and scheduling software
0Illusions Online Illusions OnDemand
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0MGHworld Travel Agents
Customer relationship management CRM software
0Orbitz Worldwide Orbitz for Agents
Data base user interface and query software
0Rezdy booking software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Rezgo online booking software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Rezopia
Data base user interface and query software
0Sabre Airline Solutions SabreSonic Customer Sales & Service
Customer relationship management CRM software
0Sabre Central Command
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0TourCMS
Data base user interface and query software
0TourWriter
Data base user interface and query software
0Travel Agent CMS
Data base user interface and query software
0TravelCarma
Data base user interface and query software
0Travii reservation system software
Data base user interface and query software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Customs Brokers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Concierges
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
Tour Guides and Escorts
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Travel Guides
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
Counter and Rental Clerks
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
Retail Salespersons
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
Advertising Sales Agents
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Insurance Sales Agents
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Travel Agents → Travel Guides
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (15)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Persuasion
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Negotiation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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