Skills, Education, and Experience

Skills

• strong written and verbal communication skills
• customer service
• aptitude for selling and marketing
• ability to work under pressure
• ability to handle money and other forms of payment
• proven research, organizational and time management skills
• travel experience and knowledge of world geography an asset
• second language an asset

Education and Experience

To work as a travel counsellor in BC you require:

• Completion of secondary school
• A college diploma or vocational training in travel or tourism is usually required

Qualifications

This occupation is not regulated in British Columbia.

There are no mandatory requirements for licensing or professional certification in order to work as a travel counsellor in BC.

However, some employers may request you have certification with the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies.

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