What does a corporate travel agent do?
The job of a corporate travel agent is to help companies organise travel arrangements for their employees. This can include transport, accommodation, local services and helpline support. Corporate travel agents work to make sure business travel is safe, efficient and cost-effective for the organisation.
What does a travel counselor do?
A travel counselor is a certified travel agent who helps clients in planning trips and travel. He/She counsels clients on interesting vacation destinations and attractions. He/She handles buying their air tickets, making hotel reservations, and booking rental cars.
What qualifications do you need to be a travel consultant?
You can start as a trainee travel agent and receive on-the-job training from your employer. There are no set entry requirements, but a good general standard of education is expected. Some employers may ask for English and maths GCSEs or equivalent. Good geographical knowledge will also be helpful.
How do I become a travel consultant business?
Minimum 3 years’ working in a Travel Management Company. Worked in an operational role arranging travel for corporate clients. A pro-active approach to winning new business.
How do corporate travel agents make money?
Corporate travel agencies make money mainly from service fees, net/private fares, and from airline commissions. Travel agencies, depending on the airline contracts they have access to, are able to earn commissions on both domestic (typically 0-5%) and international tickets (10-22%).
What is best for corporate travel agency?
Top corporate travel management companies
- TravelPerk. TravelPerk is a travel management company that you’ll want to consider.
- SAP Concur. When it comes to the best travel management companies, SAP Concur is a name trusted by many.
- Egencia.
- AMEX GBT.
- BCD Travel.
- TravelBank.
Do you pay Travel Counsellors?
The joining and monthly fees cover everything you need to set up and run your business, with all Travel Counsellors trademark and brand privileges. Compared to other franchises, within and outside of travel, we are competitively priced and are widely regarded as the most supportive travel franchise.
How do travel agents make money?
A travel agent makes money by charging fees for separate elements of travel. For example, instead of charging a commission for booking tickets with airlines or hotel rooms, travel agents earn money by charging a service fee for each booked part.
Are travel Counsellors self-employed?
Although it is a franchise and they support you and put all the systems in place, you are totally self-employed and in charge of your own destiny. And they have a good reputation; Travel Counsellors are very highly thought of within our industry – so it was an obvious choice for me.