It is predicted that tourism will be the world's largest industry, creating more jobs and billions of dollars in gross revenues. In just the past decade, sales by travel agents have quadrupled, creating a need for new personnel to handle this continuous growth. Since the advent of airline deregulation, rules and fares have become so diverse and complex that professional training is absolutely essential for anyone desiring to enter this field. Travel is an industry which is open to everyone. Men and women from every walk of life and every age are training for and entering this fascinating field.
Travel is a promising career with a world wide future.
Specialty Travel is bonded and insured. Upon graduation from the 120 hour course, students may come into Specialty and complete an internship program that starts in the back room with brochures to gain product knowledge. Students also practice computer skills during their internship. Later the student will assist Specialty Travel agents with processing airline tickets, putting together tour and cruise packages and tracking documents. Internship term is 20 hours, and may be renewed at the discretion of Director Toni Neumann.