Over 35 years I have enjoyed the benefits of the travel industry and experienced its challenges and frustrations. The gift of traveling the world, however, is secondary to the many friends I've made worldwide, both industry associates and my clients. You, too, could enjoy a career in an industry that offers services and products everyone wants to buy. If you like people and derive pleasure from helping others realize their dreams, do join this exciting industry.
Opportunities abound in the travel industry.
Many conjure up an image it's about travel agents. Here are a few myths, facts and statistics about the industry. Some summarized statistics courtesy of the Institute of Certified Travel Agents. The internet is replacing travel agents. The same ratio of consumers who booked direct 10 years ago is the same today.