A Career as a Travel AgentContent Page1. Introduction1.1 Definition and description1.2 Objectives2. Discussion2.1 History2.2 Qualifications/Skills/Requirements2.3 Salary2.4 Outlook3. Conclusion4. RecommendationsBibliography1. Introduction 1.1 definition and description A travel consultant is a person who arranges travel packages based on the behavior of other people, which may include flights, insurance, accommodation, tours and transfers. Most travel advisors have typically experienced many domestic or international vacations. Therefore, being able to provide more information on good places to stay, best sightseeing tours, favorite places to eat and good places to shop. Most travel consultants have experience staying at various levels of accommodation, from budget to mid-5 star to luxury. 1.2 Description A travel agent can be expected to offer some or all of the following: - Arrange flights - Arrange insurance - Compare cheap flights and hotel deals. and car rental - Helps arrange passports and visas - May offer international or domestic contacts - Recommendations on vaccinations Other duties of a travel agent are: - use computers and reservation systems - advise and maintain clients aware of travel arrangements and warnings - collect payments - handle complaints or refunds 1.3 Objective In the current work climate, I am reviewing available jobs and the type of training and qualifications required to become a consultant on trips. The purpose of this report is to share current information on what a travel consultant is. dose, what qualifications are needed, description, definition, outlook, background and salary.2. discusses...middle of article......here are some courses you need to take to become a travel agent. If you love traveling and helping people, I highly recommend becoming a travel agent.4. RecommendationsIf you are interested in becoming a travel agent, I recommend that you start researching courses and gaining work experience, get involved early in becoming a travel agent.Bibliographyhttp://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p /travel_agent.htm http://hostagencyreviews.com/how-much-do-travel-agents-make-travel-agent-salary/ http://www.open.edu.au/careers/tourism/travel-consultants answers .com wiesgeek.org ehow.com Bibliographyhttp://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/travel_agent.htm http://hostagencyreviews.com/how-much-do-travel-agents-make-travel-agent -salary/ http://www.open.edu.au/careers/tourism/travel-consultantsanswers.com wiesgeek.orgehow.com