The total number of travel agents is on the rise, says Travel Planners International (TPI), and per an American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) survey, consumers are seeking travel agents to expedite the process and eliminate trip-related stress.
So why not fulfill that dream of becoming a travel agent? TPI has provided the top seven reasons the profession is so popular, an enticing list for sure.
You Are the Boss
The job is perfect for those with entrepreneurial enthusiasm, who want to run a business their way. A non-9 to 5 travel agent career may be a good fit for millennials especially, as they "crave creativity and flexibility and the travel industry offers this," TPI said.
You Can Work from Any Location
Whether a home office, coffee shop, or hotel/resort when traveling, a travel agent's job can be done anywhere.
You Can Travel the World
The best way for an agent to do research for a particular vacation destination is by going there themselves. When traveling in an official capacity, the trip may end up being free or discounted.
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You Can Be Part of an Exciting Industry
The nature of a travel agent career means it is filled with discovery and wonder. Clients have travel dreams and agents get to fulfill those dreams.
You Can Receive Free Training
A ton of free training is available from consortia, host travel agencies, agencies and travel associations like ASTA and CLIA (Cruise Line International Association). There's plenty of paid educational opportunities as well.
You Can Meet Your Future Husband or Wife
Being a travel agent means meeting all sorts of unique people, and who knows, one of them may turn out to be "the one."
You Can Learn New Languages
Knowing foreign languages can be good for business and give you the edge over other agents.
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