Again, thank you and best wishes. Randy Rathburn provided the inspiration for the title of this column. Also, four approved business and professional colleges offer travel agent, travel management and travel and hospitality programs. Three of the schools are located in Minnesota and one in Florida. Together, these schools served almost 600 students for the most recently completed academic year.
Graduates obtain a variety of travel-related positions.
Of course, a number of graduates begin with entry-level positions in travel agencies, or at airlines and hotels. Work is available for both corporate and leisure travel, serving as tour planners or tour guides, arranging conferences, and working on cruise ships. Often individuals must work up to these positions, but occasionally businesses enroll an employee in a travel program to open additional opportunities within the company. Compensation is most often paid on an hourly basis, but the industry is beginning to move toward more commission-based compensation. The travel industry is a good field for individuals who are people-oriented, with good interpersonal and organizational skills.