HOW TO BECOME A TRAVEL AGENT IN 11 STEPS
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HOW TO BECOME A TRAVEL AGENT IN 11 STEPS
If you’re eager to join the travel industry but are not sure about what it takes to be a travel agent let’s get you through some of the steps
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Some attributes of successful travel agents: • Outgoing personality
• Passion for travel
• Highly developed problem-solving skills
• Patience and diplomacy
• Tech savviness
• Flexibility and adaptability
1 – DO A SELF-ASSESSMENT
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• Know the travel industry before you step into it
• Research the challenges of being a travel agent, career opportunities and income potential
• Subscribe to our blog for regular updates on the industry here
2 – GET TO KNOW THE INDUSTRY
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• Plan, study and train to become a travel agent
• Complete high-school or equivalent: this is the minimum educational requirement for entry into the travel industry
3 – STUDY HARD
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• Take specific courses in the travel industry
• They will help you to be better prepared to enter the industry
4 – TAKE INDUSTRY COURSES
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• Requirements for becoming a travel agent vary from state to province to country
• Some areas require a certification or license
5 – KNOW THE REQUIREMENTS
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• Develop or refine your interpersonal skills from verbal to non-verbal communication: listening, problem-solving, decision-making, assertiveness skills
• You should hone your behind-the-scenes skills like organization and attention to details
6 – DEVELOP INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
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• Walk in your clients shoes and experience some of their travel challenges and delights
• Acquire first-hand knowledge
• Being bi- or multi-lingual might help
7 – TRAVEL OFTEN
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• Keep up with technology and trends and find the solution that best suits you
• TTS Consolidator for the non-IATA and home-based travel agents
• TTS Web Agent for those who want to work from home accessing the GDS from their home desktops
• Travelport Mobile Agent so you can handle every situation on your mobile and be accessible 24/7
8 – BECOME TECH SAVVY
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• Consider focusing on a specific geographic location or type of travel
• Create a niche business based on your skills
9 – BE A DESTINATION SPECIALIST
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• The only way people will know about you is by networking
• Build your client base, develop working relationships with suppliers and connect with industry peers
10 – NETWORK
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• Join industry-related organizations
• These groups offer training and further education opportunities
• Industry organization allow you to continue to network
11 – CONTINUE YOUR TRAVEL EDUCATION
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KEEP IN MIND: Travel industry is always changing &
Being a travel agent rarely gets stale
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