Description
Plan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.
Interests
- Social
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Work Values
- Relationships
- Independence
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
- Stress Tolerance
Tasks
- Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
- Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
- Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
- Attend to special needs of tour participants.
- Sell travel packages.
Work Activities
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Getting Information
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Detailed Work Activities
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Technology Skills
- Data base user interface and query software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
- Accounting software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Clarity
- Speech Recognition
- Written Comprehension
Skills
- Service Orientation
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Social Perceptiveness
- Coordination
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Sales and Marketing
- Administrative
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Travel and Tourism ProfessionalCertifying Organization
International Air Transport Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Global Travel ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Global Business Travel Association Academy
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Trail Guide Level 3 Packing CertificationCertifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Day Ride Trail GuideCertifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | N/A |
| Median (50%) | N/A |
| High (90%) | N/A |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $42,671 |
| Mid Level | $63,331 |
| Senior Level | $87,980 |
| Expert Level | $95,106 |
Employability
There are currently 56,300 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 61,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 10%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 10%
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