Overview

Scoop

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.

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In Action

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Travel Guide

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Pathways to this Career

Here are few pathways you can take to become a Travel Guide. Click on a pathway to learn more about it.

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

📚 College

Finish in 4-5+ years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

📚 College

Finish in 2-3 years

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