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Travel agent

Fit for youth without SEE:
No

Travel agents are responsible for helping members of the public select and organize their ideal holiday on a limited budget.

Employment Option

Self Employment Ratio

%

Education

A short term training is made available by Nepal Association of Tour and Travel agents. If that is not available in the chosen area then one can take online training as well as certification. Travel A ... learn more

Academic Education

Possible Employers

Career in Detail

Travel agents are responsible for helping members of the public select and organize their ideal holiday on a limited budget.

Travel agents usually do the following

1. Arrange travel for business and vacation customers
2.Determine customers’ needs and preferences, such as schedules and costs
3.Plan and arrange tour packages, excursions, and day trips
4.Find fare and schedule information
5.Calculate total travel costs
6.Book reservations for travel, hotels, rental cars, and special events, such as tours and excursions
7.Tell clients about what their trip will be like, including giving details on required documents, such as passports or visas
8.Give advice about local weather conditions, customs, and attractions
9.Make alternative booking arrangements if changes arise before or during the trip

Abilities and other Requirements

requires permanent customer relation

Income and other Facilities

Entry Salary / Income
Rs. (not set) - (not set)

Working Context

ISCO - International Standard Classification of Occupations

Security and Army Professionals
Skilled Urban Skilled Rural
Supporting Operations

The table illustrates the segregation of occupations according to the level of education & experience. The segregation is such that the 'Professionals' have the highest amount of education and/or experience then are the 2 skilled labour (Urban & Rural) and Supporting Occupations with assemblers, operators etc. Security and Army have a wider range of both education and experience and are governmental jobs.

The boxes highlighted are the ones associated with Travel agent . According to ISCO, jobs can have various levels of education and/or experience which thus puts them in different boxes as visualized in the table.

Relevant Education

A short term training is made available by Nepal Association of Tour and Travel agents. If that is not available in the chosen area then one can take online training as well as certification. Travel Agency Ticketing and Fare Construction is another course of 3 months by NATHM.

Education strongly relevant

Duration Fee (Rs) Access without SEE
BTTM
Skilled Urban
4 Year(s) 300,000
No
Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management (BTTM) is a Four years' full time semester system course designed to produce professional human resource for the dynamically growing travel and tourism sector of Nepal. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to handle international tourist service operations including, handling, managing and planning tour, trek and rafting programs; domestic and international air ticketing; appreciate tourism development planning; implement sustainable tourism management policies; and be able to purser further advanced course in travel and tourism management. Will have gained an understanding of travel and tourism and its operation both theoretically and practically. Go to education page
BHTM
Skilled Urban
4 Year(s) 570,000 -
700,000
No
Bachelor’s Degree in International Hospitability & Tourism Management is four year programme is designed to emphasis the importance of Operational Management within the context of commercial-realism. Upon the completion of four years,student receives a Bachelor Degree in International Hospitability and Tourism Management from Queen Margaret University, UK. This course focus mainly the Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage Service, and Food production. Go to education page
BBA-TT
Skilled Urban
4 Year(s) 0
No
Today it is the world's largest generator of jobs. The Nepalese government has accorded tourism as a high priority sector of national economy, basically in view of its employment generation and foreign exchange earning potentials.The need for well-trained managers in this vast and diverse field encompassing -- hotel and resort services, passenger transportation, marketing, finance and operations, and human resource development -- has never been more critical . Go to education page

Ideal Qualities

Sociability, outgoing: You prefer to interact with many different people, but you are capable of working by yourself if necessary. You should consider looking for jobs which involve interacting with customers and where you are in interaction and which allows you to be in the center of attention. Some options would include jobs that involve maintaining relationships with customers and partners or stakeholders, and organizing events.

Style of Working, only applying: You prefer to have a lot of structure in your work, and you like to follow established methods of doing things. You should consider looking for jobs that are fairly routine and repetitive. Some examples would include running a business, teaching, and jobs that require physical labour.

Information Processing, rather global: You prefer to look at how everything fits within the larger operation, but you also like to have some knowledge of the details of some aspects. You should consider jobs where you need to see how everything affects what you are doing. Some examples would include running a business and offering advice to solve problems.

Flexibility, high: You prefer to have a constantly changing work routine with only some things being the same every day. You should consider looking for jobs that give you considerable freedom in where and what time you work. Some examples would include online jobs, freelancing, and writing.

Value orientation, rather idealisitic: You believe that your work must have meaning behind it, with only some importance attached to the material gain of your work. You should consider looking for jobs that will give you some personal satisfaction while doing it. Some examples would include teaching and doing social work.

Pursuit of Success, high: For you it is important to succeed in your work. You have no problem with dedicating your free time to your work, and you welcome challenges and obstacles. You should consider looking for jobs that will motivate you to do well and succeed. Avoid jobs that will not challenge you to perform better.

Motivation to Create, very low: You prefer to implement already existing ideas rather than come up with your own ways of doing things. You should consider looking for jobs where you will be given clear and explicit instructions on what you have to do, or where there is already an established way of doing things. Avoid jobs where you have to think of your own ways of doing things

Motivation to Lead, quite high: You prefer to lead and direct others in a group. You like to tell them what you want to do and convince them to follow you. You should consider looking for jobs where you can lead a group of people and direct your group’s efforts. Avoid jobs where you will not be able to share your ideas on what you want others to do.

Action orientated, high: You prefer to take the initiative in your work and to be proactive. You would rather not wait for your work to come to you. You should consider looking for jobs where you need to drive your work forward. Avoid jobs where you have to wait for something to happen before you can do anything

Analysis orientated, low: You do not like to spend too much time thinking when making decisions. You usually make decisions and act quickly. You should consider looking for jobs where you can act immediately without spending a lot of time thinking. Avoid jobs where you are required to think about a lot of things before you can act.

Ability to Socialize, very high: You are comfortable meeting new people. You have no problem socializing and interacting with different kinds of people, and finding things to talk about. You should consider looking for jobs where you can work with and meet many kinds of people. Avoid jobs where you will not have much interaction with others.

Team oriented, medium: You are equally capable of working on your own and working with a team. You should consider looking for jobs where you will be given multiple opportunities to work with a team or by yourself as needed

Ability to cope with pressure, high: You are capable of working under pressure, to the point where you almost enjoy it. You are not easily stressed by daunting tasks. You should consider looking for jobs where you have to work at a hectic pace and perform well. Avoid jobs where you do not have to exert much effort.

1. Arrange travel for business and vacation customers
2.Determine customers’ needs and preferences, such as schedules and costs
3.Plan and arrange tour packages, excursions, and day trips
4.Find fare and schedule information
5.Calculate total travel costs
6.Book reservations for travel, hotels, rental cars, and special events, such as tours and excursions
7.Tell clients about what their trip will be like, including giving details on required documents, such as passports or visas
8.Give advice about local weather conditions, customs, and attractions
9.Make alternative booking arrangements if changes arise before or during the trip

Employment Condition

Self Employment Ratio

%

Possible Employers

Size of Employment

At the moment there are people working in this job in Nepal.

Job Demand

Shows the demand of the career (1st being the highest and the last being over-saturated).


60 = very high: This job is very high in demand. You can easily find employment or will be able to sell your service easily as a self employed person.

50 = high: This job is high in demand. With a certain talent you will find a job.

40 = medium: The demand for this job is medium. You should have chances in finding a job, but you might need to be flexible regarding your working place or in self employment, might have to compete with a few other professionals about the work.

30 = low: The demand for this job is low. Only a few vacancies are published. Academic proficiency as well as experience is required to be even considered for applying for this sort of jobs.

20 = saturated: There is no more demand for this profession in the labour market. Only if existing staff is released, new people are hired.

10 = over-supplied: There are many graduates already waiting for a job in this profession. You might have to consider a long waiting list or have to prove extraordinary talent to find a job in this profession.

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