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In Brief... Travel Agency Manager

 Brief Description:

Manages a travel business by looking after the staff, products, marketing and day to day activities.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 7

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Collect payment for transportation and accommodations from customer. 

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Converse with customer to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations, and accommodations required. 

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Compute cost of travel and accommodations, using calculator, computer, carrier tariff books, and hotel rate books, or quote package tour's costs. 

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Book transportation and hotel reservations, using computer terminal or telephone. 

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Plan, describe, arrange, and sell itinerary tour packages and promotional travel incentives offered by various travel carriers. 

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Provide customer with brochures and publications containing travel information, such as local customs, points of interest, or foreign country regulations. 

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Print or request transportation carrier tickets, using computer printer system or system link to travel carrier. 

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1 Salary Information
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Job Title
Travel Agency Manager
Salary Range*
25 -
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Data Source(s):
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Last Updated: March, 2011
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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