Travel Agent
(People getting on a plane)
Travel Agents make it their job to make sense out of the mass of information and choices available for traveling and vacations. They use a variety of published and computerized sources to make their recommendations to their clients. Many are even employed by major cruise lines, resorts, and special travel groups to promote travel packages to millions of people every year.
Travel Agents also make it their job to tell you what they have to offer. They use direct mail, telemarketing, and the internet to tell people about their great offers. They may also visit hotels, resorts, and restaurants to evaluate their services so they can make more informed recommendations. With advanced computer systems and telecommunication networks, some travel agents are able to work at home.
Our faculty in the Airline Travel Careers department have been, or are currently employed in the airline travel industry/aviation careers and have a wide variety of travel/aviation and business experience to share with the students. A college advisory board consisting of travel and airline professionals meets regularly to assure that the program is current with industry standards.
Our Airline Travel Careers program prepares students for a career as a Travel Agent as well as other careers in the airline and travel industry. There are three Airline Travel Careers certificates: Flight, Travel, and Ground. See our program's page for details.
Related Links
- Bureau of Labor Statistics,
U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition,
Travel Agents,
on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos124.htm - California Employment Development Department,
California Occupational Guide #213,
Travel Agents (1996)
on the Internet at http://www.calmis.ca.gov/file/occguide/TRAVLAGT.HTM