Travel Counsellors 

Travel counsellors provide travel information to individuals and groups regarding destinations, transportation, and accommodation options/travel costs.

Work: Plan and organize vacation travel for individuals or groups; Make transportation/accommodation reservations using a computerized reservation/ticketing system; Sell single-fare tickets and packaged tours; Promote particular destinations, tour packages, and other travel services; Investigate new travel destinations, hotels, and other facilities/attractions; Provide travel tips regarding tourist attractions, foreign currency, customs, languages, and travel safety.

Title Examples: Travel Agent

Useful Secondary School subjects: English, Geography, Computer Basics, Business

Degrees associated with this career: Certificate, Diploma

Requirements: Requirements, You usually need a high school diploma. A college diploma or vocational training in travel or tourism is also usually required. , You may need certification with the ACTA/CITC's (Alliance of Canadian Travel Association and Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors) Canadian Educational Standards System (ACCESS). This certification requires three years' experience in the industry and the completion of mandatory courses/examinations. , With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a manager. , Most recent entrants have a community college diploma, and almost 1 in 5 has an undergraduate university degree.

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