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Travel Agents

Significant Points

  • Travel benefits, such as reduced rates for transportation and lodging, attract many people to this occupation.
  • Training at a postsecondary vocational school, college, or university is increasingly important.
  • Travel agents increasingly specialize in specific destinations or type of travel or traveler.
  • Keen competition for jobs is expected.

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