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Job Title – Tour Consultant

Description

The main responsibility of a Tour Consultant is to provide travel information and answers enquiries by tourists. The also assist with database management, creating itineraries, handling of bookings and travel documentation.

Typical Job Activities

Encourages people to spend time and money in a particular area by promoting local facilities
Works at an information centre handing out leaflets, maps, etc
Advises on places of interest and travel routes
Makes reservations for sightseeing tours, sporting events, theatre trips, etc.
Arranges hotel and bed and breakfast accommodation locally, liaises with other centres to book accommodation further afield
Answers telephone and written enquiries, sell goods, e.g. maps, guidebooks and souvenirs
Gathers information that will be useful to tourists to the area and keep publicity information up to date

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Related Occupations

Hotel Manager
Tourist guide
Recreation Manager
Event Manager
Tourist Manager
Travel Agent

Educational Requirements

Senior Certificate Compulsory subjects: None
Recommended subjects: Geography, Foreign Languages or Travel and Tourism

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Have a good appearance
Be able to get along with others
Be helpful, pleasant, friendly, patient, tactful and polite
Have good communication skills
Have organisational skills
Have an excellent knowledge of South Africa's places of interest, geography, its unique history, politics and flora and fauna

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Employment Opportunities 

Low

Market Competitiveness

Moderate

Income Potential

Low

Self-Employment Opportunities

Low

International Employment Opportunities

Low

Possible Employers

SA Tourism Board
Local/regional tourist information centres

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Relevant Contact Details

SA Tourism Board
Private Bag X10012, Sandton, 2146. Tel: (012) 3470600

Career Progress and Path

Experience in specific field
Work performance

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field

Employment Stability

Moderately stable

Reasons to consider this career

I can be of service to people
I can work with languages
I can communicate and interact with people
I’ll work fixed hours