Travel agents

£21,379

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

38 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

3.83%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Travel agents

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 6212

Travel agents advise travellers upon travel arrangements, make bookings and receive payment for travel arrangements made.

Common tasks include:

discusses client requirements and shows brochures containing suitable packages;
establishes availability with tour operators and makes bookings;
consults travel time-tables, books travel tickets and accommodation;
handles cash, debit and credit card payment;
informs client of any changes in travel arrangements;
advises on issues of currency, passports, visa requirements, insurance, car hire, vaccinations and other health precautions.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although many employers require entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. Off- and on-the-job training is usually available. NVQs/SVQs in travel services at Levels 2 and 3, BTEC, apprenticeships and higher level qualifications are available.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Travel agents

Regional employment: Travel agents

Future employment: Travel agents

Top 12 industries: Travel agents

Alternative & related job titles: Travel agents

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Equality focus: Travel agents

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