Once upon a time — about two decades ago — it was considered a rite of passage to walk into a travel agent’s office, flip through some glossy brochures, and talk to an agent about all the exotic places you could visit. Today, most people just check travel websites like Expedia, Hotwire, Orbitz or Jetsetter. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 12% decline in travel agents from 73,000 in 2012 to 64,400 in 2022; to put that in context, the average growth rate for all occupations is 11%, and it’s down from 105,300 in 2008. Job prospects should be best for travel agents who specialize in specific destinations or groups with special interests or agents for corporate travelers.
In 1995 I took a travel agent course. That was the year one of the major airlines introduced internet booking. Back thn I saw the writing on the wall and did not become one.
In 1995 I took a travel agent course. That was the year one of the major airlines introduced internet booking. Back thn I saw the writing on the wall and did not become one.