At Work Travel counsellors work in travel agencies, hotel chains and transportation and tourism firms. Education, Training and Experience Travel counsellors must have a high school diploma.
Most recent entrants have a community college diploma or a university undergraduate degree.
This certification requires three years' experience and the successful completion of courses and examinations. With experience, they may progress to managerial positions. The proportion of women in this occupation has increased significantly over the last ten years. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, as the number of job openings is expected to be matched by the number of qualified job seekers. To meet competition in ticket sales from various types of direct sales operations, travel counsellors will need to provide specialized services in travel planning.