Travel and Tourism
“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”
– Lao Tzu
Overview
Ever want to get away from it all – just jump on a plane and go someplace you’ve never been before? Do you like to help other people with their travel plans? You might consider a career in travel and tourism. Whether you want to work at a travel agency, airline, cruise line, hotel/resort or a convention center, a travel hospitality administration diploma, accredited online associate of applied science in travel hospitality management, or bachelor’s of science in business administration online – tourism and hospitality management will prepare you for a fulfilling career as a travel agent, certified travel counselor, reservations clerk, flight attendant, tour guide or bellhop.
Travel and Tourism Career Insights
- If you like perks, you’ll love the travel business. Travel employees typically get reduced rates, and airline employees can even fly free – plus, they get to sit in the jumpseats.
- To secure a good job in the industry, it’s increasingly important to have special training at a vocational school or at the university level.
- The Internet is changing the role of the travel agent – in the future it will be less operational and more consultative.
Travel Agent
If you’re looking for a relaxed job, forget being a travel agent. Rates and availabilities are always changing, itineraries need rebooking, and harried travelers call at all hours from remote lands, hoping you can solve their problems. You need to know about all the different packages and options a traveler might need, be good and fast on the computer (where fares and availabilities are published), and be able to think fast on your feet. If you’re serious about this career, consider becoming a Certified Travel Counselor, an accreditation that will help give you credibility with both clients and employers. The following states require travel agents to be registered or certified: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington.
Other Travel Jobs
If the high-pressure, high-stakes world of travel agentry isn’t for you, there are many other ways to participate in the travel industry for fun and profit. A reservations clerk works the phones or desk in places such as hotels, airlines and rental car agencies. A flight attendant sees to the in-flight comfort and safety of airline passengers. A tour guide takes tourists on trips to and around leisure destinations. A souvenir vendor provides access to postcards, trinkets, t-shirts and other mementos of a vacation.
If you’re interested in a career in travel, have a look at our accredited online degree programs leading to a travel hospitality administration diploma; associate of applied science – travel hospitality management; and bachelor’s of science in business administration – tourism and hospitality management. These are the best preparation you can get to find a job as a travel agent, certified travel counselor, reservations clerk, flight attendant, or tour guide.
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Penn Foster Career School
Penn Foster’s high school and vocational technical programs are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools. Their unique and flexible program offerings are designed for career oriented individuals and adult learners with an interest in real-world solutions. With programs in business, internet technology, appliance repair, paralegal studies, medical administration and many, many more, Penn Foster has provided valuable learning experience to over 12 million students worldwide.
Penn Foster Advantages:
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Something for Everyone – Penn Foster offers over 80 courses covering a wide variety of interests. Study common programs such as business management, or not-so-common courses such as wildlife and forestry conservation.
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Large and In Charge – With over 12 million students enrolled since 1890, they are the largest distance learning institution in the world.
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