Travel agency managers and proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources and activities of travel agencies and booking offices.
Qualifications
Entry is most common with GCSEs/S grades but is possible with other academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Off- and on-the-job training is available. BTEC/SQA awards and NVQs/SVQs at Level 3 are available.
Typical tasks
plans work schedules and assigns tasks and responsibilities;
co-ordinates the activities of clerical, secretarial and other staff;
discusses client’s requirements and advises on road, rail, air and sea travel and accommodation;
makes and confirms travel and accommodation bookings, arranges group holidays, tours and individual itineraries;
advises on currency and passport/visa regulations and any necessary health precautions needed;
determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.
Common job titles
Manager, tours
Owner (travel agents)
Manager, operations (travel agents)
Manager, tourist
Manager (travel agents)
Manager, information, tourist
Manager, shop (travel agents)
Owner, agency, travel
Manager, travel
Manager, agency, travel
Manager, agent, travel
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