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64310 - Travel counsellors

Broad Occupation Category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

4

Major Group

64 – Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations

Sub-major Group

643 – Occupations in food, accommodation and tourism

Minor Group

6431 – Occupations in travel and accommodation

Main Duties

Travel counsellors perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Provide travel information regarding destinations, transportation, accommodation, and travel costs
  • Plan and organize vacation travel for individuals and groups
  • Make reservations using computerized reservation and ticketing systems
  • Research new travel destinations, hotels, and attractions
  • Advise clients on travel requirements such as visas, customs, currency, and safety
  • Sell single fares, package tours, and travel-related services
  • Promote destinations, packages, and special offers to clients

Employment Requirements

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required
  • A college diploma or vocational training in travel or tourism is usually required
  • Certification with the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) may be required
  • In Ontario, certification from the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) is required to provide travel advice
  • Strong communication, sales, and customer service skills are essential
  • Knowledge of global travel systems and booking platforms is an asset

Travel Counsellors Salary Prospects

Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)17.50
Median ($/hour)25.00
High ($/hour)35.00
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)19.65
Median ($/hour)26.37
High ($/hour)56.32
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)17.85
Median ($/hour)27.00
High ($/hour)36.06
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)17.60
Median ($/hour)25.00
High ($/hour)33.54
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)16.50
Median ($/hour)23.00
High ($/hour)31.00
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)15.50
Median ($/hour)21.00
High ($/hour)30.00
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)16.75
Median ($/hour)22.00
High ($/hour)25.64

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