Career

Tourism and Travel Advisers

Hospitality & Tourism

Career stats

Weekly pay

$1,007

Prospects

Low

Employed in Australia

19,300

Growth

Decline

Overview

Tourism and Travel Advisers plan and organise travel and accommodation for clients, and provide travel and accommodation information to tourists.

Job Titles

mdi-briefcase-variant Tourist Information Officer
mdi-briefcase-variant Travel Consultant

Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • determining clients' requirements for travel accommodation and special interests
  • suggesting itineraries based on available travel routes and cost availability and convenience of transport
  • making and confirming travel and accommodation reservations and informing clients of bus plane ship and train connections
  • notifying clients of travel dates baggage limits and medical and visa requirements
  • providing information on tourist attractions and tour availability and procedures for dealing with lost and stolen documents
  • assisting with travel clearances
  • collecting payments and issuing clients' itineraries relevant documentation tickets for travel and vouchers for accommodation
  • providing information on travel insurance relevant government regulations such as customs regulations and use of credit cards and traveller's cheques
  • answering inquiries from tourists and offering suggestions about tours travel routes accommodation and local customs
  • providing literature and information on local and interstate tours and places of interest
  • discussing transport availability and cost
  • may work in a call centre

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

 

Short Courses Available

  • Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture)
  • Certificate II in Tourism
  • Certificate III in Travel
More about VET

Industry

Hospitality & Tourism

If you are outgoing, like dealing with people and enjoy working as part of a team, then you should explore the possibilities of a career in the Hospitality & Tourism industry. Employment in this industry has been rapidly increasing, with the hospitality industry offering the largest number of jobs and there are a huge variety of roles available! The Hospitality & Tourism industry encompasses many different sectors including catering and events, restaurants, cafés, clubs and hotels. This gives you the opportunity to work in a vast range of establishments, depending on your qualification. Many of the jobs in the hospitality industry include food, therefore a lot of positions involve working in kitchens. “Front of house” roles require you to work directly with customers in a fast-paced environment. This could be as a waiter, bar attendant or function coordinator. Supervisory and management positions are also available in all of these areas, You could possibly even end up running the show in your own business. If you like helping people and making them feel comfortable; you should explore career pathways in accommodation services (such as in reservations, reception, or housekeeping). People working in smaller hotels, motels and holiday parks are often responsible for a variety of tasks, from reception duties to room service, making for a very interesting and rewarding experience.With Australia being a popular travel destination, and fast become ‘foodie’ destination this industry is growing! It’s a great industry to explore if you love both food and/or and travel.

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