Canada Moderate

Travel counsellors

Travel counsellors advise clients on travel options and tour packages, make bookings and reservations, prepare tickets and receive payment. They are employed in travel agencies, transportation and tourism firms and hotel chains.

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$17.50

/hr

Typical

CA$24.00

/hr

Experienced

CA$35.00

/hr

Average: CA$25.04/hr

80.3% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples

reservation agent - travel agency
travel agent
travel consultant

All Examples

booking agent - travel agency
reservation agent - travel agency
reservation sales agent - travel agency
tourist information counsellor
travel agent
travel centre counsellor
travel consultant
travel counsellor
travel information agent
travel specialist
visitor information counsellor

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Provide travel information to clients regarding destinations, transportation and accommodation options and travel costs, and recommend suitable products
Plan and organize vacation travel for individuals or groups
Make transportation and accommodation reservations using computerized reservation and ticketing system
Sell single fare tickets and package tours to clients
Promote particular destinations, tour packages and other travel services
Investigate new travel destinations, hotels and other facilities and attractions
Provide travel tips regarding tourist attractions, foreign currency, customs, languages and travel safety.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

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.