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Travel Agent / Advisor
Plans and books travel experiences for clients — flights, hotels, tours, and itineraries.
Did you know?
In 1841 Thomas Cook arranged a one-shilling train trip from Leicester to Loughborough, often described as the world's first package tour.
How subjects help
- Geography: Suggest the best time to visit a place based on its weather and local festivals.
- Business Studies: Compare flight and hotel prices to build a trip that fits a client's budget.
- Languages: Contact hotels and guides abroad to arrange special requests for a client.
- Communication: Listen to what a family enjoys and turn it into a holiday plan they will love.
A famous name
Thomas Cook: Organised his first group rail trip in 1841 and built the famous travel agency Thomas Cook & Son.
Try it yourself: Plan a perfect day for a visitor
- Imagine a visitor coming to your town for one day. Decide who they are and what they like.
- Plan the day: where to go, where to eat, how to get around.
- Add one surprise that would make it special for them.
- What would you do if it rained all day? Write a plan B.
Hotel, tourism and event teams think ahead about what each guest wants, and always have a plan B.
Also try: Guide a tour of your mini museum.
Known for it in
USA, UK, Australia, UAE, Japan