Tourism and Travel Advisers

Snapshot

Tourism and Travel Advisers plan and organise travel and accommodation for clients, and provide travel and accommodation information to tourists.

Job stats
How many are employed in this occupation?	22200
What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)?	$750
How does unemployment compare with other occupations?	average
What is the vacancy level for this occupation?	very high
What are the job prospects for this occupation?	good

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

determining clients' requirements for travel, accommodation and special interests
suggesting itineraries based on available travel routes and cost, availability and convenience of transport
making and confirming travel and accommodation reservations and informing clients of bus, plane, ship and train connections
notifying clients of travel dates, baggage limits, and medical and visa requirements
providing information on tourist attractions and tour availability, and procedures for dealing with lost and stolen documents
assisting with travel clearances
collecting payments and issuing clients' itineraries, relevant documentation, tickets for travel and vouchers for accommodation
providing information on travel insurance, relevant government regulations such as customs regulations, and use of credit cards and traveller's cheques
answering inquiries from tourists and offering suggestions about tours, travel routes, accommodation and local customs
providing literature and information on local and interstate tours and places of interest
discussing transport availability and cost
may work in a call centre