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Travel Guides

Plan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

SOC: 39-7012.00

Common Job Titles

  • Guide
  • Tour Escort
  • Tour Manager
  • Travel Consultant

What You'll Need to Succeed

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Key competencies for this occupation at a glance

  • MindsetIntegrate service orientation principles with client expectations when managing diverse group dynamics during long-distance tours and expeditions.
  • KnowledgeEvaluate real-time situations and unexpected challenges during expeditions, making decisions independently under time pressure.
  • MindsetAdvocate for customer safety and satisfaction standards when negotiating with vendors and coordinating tour logistics.
  • KnowledgeCoordinate tour schedules, resource allocation, and group activities across multiple stakeholders while managing time constraints and budget parameters.
  • MindsetReconcile conflicting client interests and safety protocols when resolving disputes and maintaining group cohesion during extended travel.
  • KnowledgeApply geographic and transportation knowledge to plan and organize multi-day itineraries across various destinations.
  • MindsetEngage with tour participants through active listening and social perceptiveness to address individual needs and ensure positive group experiences.
  • KnowledgeDemonstrate comprehensive knowledge of local history, culture, and points of interest through educational commentary and interpretive presentations to groups.
  • Hands-onOperate navigation equipment, communication devices, and transportation vehicles in varied field environments to ensure safe expedition execution.
  • KnowledgeApply persuasive communication and sales techniques to promote tour packages and influence client booking decisions.
  • Hands-onPerform emergency first aid procedures following established safety protocols in remote or outdoor expedition settings.
  • KnowledgeAnalyze customer feedback and tour performance data using databases and office software to continuously improve service quality.

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service4.3/5
  • English Language3.3/5
  • Sales and Marketing3.2/5
  • Administrative3.0/5
  • Transportation2.9/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Structured query language SQL
  • Tableau

Technology Skills

  • Customer information databases
  • Data visualization software
  • Financial accounting software
  • Global positioning system GPS software
  • Travel Agent CMS
  • Web browser software
  • Word processing software

Tools & Equipment

  • Animal sound lures
  • Camping tents
  • Climbing carabiners
  • Climbing harnesses
  • Climbing helmets
  • Climbing ropes
  • Computer laser printers
  • Cordless microphones
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment