Career Opportunities for Graduates

Make the World Your Work Place

Travel professionals make travel dreams reality.

REWARD YOURSELF WITH AN EXCITING CAREER!

	Airlines:		Reservations Agent:
	Travel Agencies:		Cruise Lines:
	Home Based Travel Agent/ Professional:		Hotels & Resorts:
	Independent Tour Group Organizer & Guide		Car Rental Agencies, Rail & Motor-coach companies:
	Tour Operator:		Tourist Boards:
	And many others

Graduates from Travel College Canada learn the necessary skills and knowledge to confidently seek employment with a variety of companies immediately upon graduation.
 

Airlines: The best employees are very sales and committed to providing superior customer care, well spoken and confident. Positions include Passenger Agent (at the airport); Flight Attendant (on-board flights); Reservations Agent among others   

Travel Agencies: Well trained travel professionals are in high demand. Recent studies show consumers with higher levels of education and income often use the Internet to research travel products however many end up using the personalized services of a well trained travel professional who has the resources to recommend and book the best deal using unbiased comparison shopping. Professional travel agents provide essential information on constantly changing security procedures; passport, visa and health requirements; and explain the importance of full travel insurance options to ensure peace of mind.

Possible employment opportunities include: Vacation/Leisure Travel Consultant; Corporate (Business) Travel Consultant; or Niche Market Specialist e.g. Adventure (travel), Cruises, Weddings, Honeymoons, Spas, Luxury (Upscale), Sports, Cultural, Educational, and special tours for Seniors and "Baby Boomers"

Home Based Travel Agent/ Professional perfect for "Budding Entrepreneurs" - Self-employment is a fast growing option as many appreciate the advantages of "being your own boss"; "choosing your own hours"; "area of travel specialty" and "income"

Independent Tour Group Organizer & Guide: Organize, plan and travel with your own groups (work full or part time). This is a great way to travel around the world free!!   

Tour Operators: Employment opportunities include: Destination Representative - one who works abroad on contract generally in a warm sunny place looking after the needs of travelers; Tour Guide - one who guides or escorts a tour group organized by a tour operator; Reservation Agent - one who books travel arrangements; Sales, Marketing & Public Relations - every company needs great individuals to help develop new business

Reservations Agent: One who makes bookings (reservations) for airlines, tour operators, cruise lines, travel agencies, hotels, car rental and rail companies

Cruise Lines: Employment opportunities may include: Guest Services; Banking; Sales staff in shops; Servers, Bartenders or specialty areas e.g. Children’s programs; Administrative Staff among others 

Hotels & Resorts: Positions may include working locally or abroad in: Guest Services, Front Desk, Reservations, Sales and Marketing among others

Car Rental Agencies; Rail and Motor-coach companies: Positions may include: Reservations, Sales, Marketing, Administrative Staff and others

Tourist Boards: Positions may include: Information Agent - one who provides potential travelers with information and travel tips on the country; or Marketing and Promotions Specialist to help increase travel to the country

Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, Promotions, Advertising etc: Every company needs great individuals to help develop new business and maintain existing business  

Administration, Accounting, Clerical etc: All companies have need for staff to handle general office work.

There truly is something for everyone. To accommodate our 24/7 society most companies are open days, evenings and weekends therefore one may need to be flexible with work schedules.

Employers value employees who are very sales oriented, dedicated to excellence in customer service, demonstrate self-confidence, have excellent communication skills, detailed and thorough, computer literate and who do what they say they are going to do. If this sounds like you....

To start your journey on a rewarding career in the travel and tourism industry

please visit the Diploma Program of your choice on the left menu bar.   

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