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Travel Guide

Travel Guide

  • Perfect for those who love exploring new places and sharing adventures with others.
  • Create unforgettable experiences by crafting seamless travel journeys for clients.
  • Discover hidden gems and unique cultures while guiding tours around the globe.
💰 Earn $36K-$50K
📚 High School Diploma or GED

Overview

Plan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

Scoop

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

14,200 Annually

Median Earnings

$39,930 in California
$36,060 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • 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.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Having freedom
  • Personal relationships

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