There is little doubt that securing a good job nowadays is tough – and it is unlikely to get any easier in the future. Of course, this applies to travel agent jobs just as much as it does to positions in any other industry. It is therefore important to recognise that, if the idea of [...]
Searching for travel agent jobs is relatively easy. Even though recent years have seen global economic problems, the travel and leisure industry has stayed relatively buoyant, and it continues to offer opportunities for working in travel and achieving good career progression over time. You may see job advertisements in the local press, on the Internet [...]
Sometimes, people who are unfamiliar with the travel agent business seem to have the impression that travel agent jobs simply involve searching through holiday availability on a computer. In fact, it is significantly more complicated than that, and also a lot more demanding. The pleasure One of the things that a potential client looks for [...]
Tour operator jobs are a great way of entering into the exciting travel industry. There is a wealth of different qualifications you can acquire to give yourself the upper hand in your pursuit of the perfect job as a tour operator, including diplomas, A-levels, BTEC, NVQ and degrees. This year, however, sees the beginning of [...]
As the travel industry is one of the world’s largest employers, there are plenty of tour operator jobs out there for those wanting to launch their career. However, one niche of tour operator jobs can require a very specific set of skills, and those skills can be as diverse as the travel industry itself. Specialty [...]
For those keeping their eye out for business travel jobs, there have been several events in 2010 that have given business travel consultants and managers food for thought. Business travel is unpredictable by its very nature; there can sometimes be little warning before a problem overseas requires attention, or a new opportunity must be taken [...]
For those keeping their eye out for business travel jobs, there have been several events in 2010 that have given business travel consultants and managers food for thought. Business travel is unpredictable by its very nature; there can sometimes be little warning before a problem overseas requires attention, or a new opportunity must be taken [...]
When you are searching through the wealth of commercial and business travel jobs out there, you will more than likely come across the sentence ‘working knowledge of CRS essential’, or something to this effect. But to what is that acronym referring? It could be the Cambridge Reference Sequence or Cornered Rat Software, but within the [...]
This article will discuss one of the key roles in the travel industry – tour operator jobs. Just what skills will you need to possess to be considered for this kind of position, and what are the general responsibilities that apply to tour operator jobs? The Role Tour operator jobs can be an exciting and [...]
There are plenty of skills that you need in order to apply for tour operator jobs and make a success in your career. Based on a basic premise of the skills required, we’ve found a few ‘hidden’ tips for developing the attributes that will help you succeed in tour operator jobs. Take a look at [...]
If you’re hoping to find your dream job as a travel agent, it’s always worth trying to find out more about the specifics of the job. What sort of skills will you need? What sort of systems do travel agents need to be familiar with? One acronym you might be hearing more of in travel [...]
