1226- TRAVEL AGENCY MANAGERS AND PROPRIETORS

Job Title: 

TRAVEL AGENCY MANAGERS AND PROPRIETORS

Alternate Titles: 

Tourist information manager,Travel agency owner,Travel manager

Job Description: 

Travel agency managers and proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources and activities of travel agencies and booking offices

Education: 

Entry is most common with GCSEs/S grades but is possible with other academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Off- and on-the-job training is available. BTEC/SQA awards and NVQs/SVQs at Level 3 are available.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 5
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • plans work schedules and assigns tasks and responsibilities;
  • co-ordinates the activities of clerical, secretarial and other staff;
  • discusses client?s requirements and advises on road, rail, air and sea travel and accommodation;
  • makes and confirms travel and accommodation bookings, arranges group holidays, tours and individual itineraries;
  • advises on currency and passport/visa regulations and any necessary health precautions needed;
  • determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK