| | | Vocational / Travel and Tourism | Education Destination: Travel and Tourism
 Do you like to travel? Do you enjoy learning about far-away places? If so, turn your passion into a profession today! Constantly changing airfares and schedules, thousands of available vacation packages, and a vast amount of travel information on the Internet can make travel planning frustrating and time consuming. To sort out the many travel options, tourists and business people often turn to travel agents, who assess their needs and help them make the best possible travel arrangements. Also, many major cruise lines, resorts, and specialty travel groups use travel agents to promote travel packages to millions of people every year. In general, travel agents give advice on destinations and make arrangements for transportation, hotel accommodations, car rentals, tours, and recreation. They also may advise on weather conditions, restaurants, and tourist attractions. For international travel, agents also provide information on customs regulations, required papers (passports, visas, and certificates of vaccination), and currency exchange rates. Travel agents consult a variety of published and computer-based sources for information on departure and arrival times, fares, and hotel ratings and accommodations. They may visit hotels, resorts, and restaurants to evaluate comfort, cleanliness, and quality of food and service so that they can base recommendations on their own travel experiences or those of colleagues or clients. Travel agents also promote their services, using telemarketing, direct mail, and the Internet. They make presentations to social and special-interest groups, arrange advertising displays, and suggest company-sponsored trips to business managers. Travel agents no longer receive commission payments from domestic airlines, and agents face increasing competition from the Internet for low-cost fares. In an effort to find a niche in the market, many travel agents now specialize in travel to certain regions or for certain groups of people, such as honeymooners, grandparents, or ethnic groups.
If a job in travel and tourism sounds interesting to you, check out our featured schools below that offer programs in this area.
*Education-Destination relies on official information from the United States Department of Labor in order to provide accurate and recent information regarding career opportunities and vocations
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| Penn Foster Schools | 
 | Looking for an edge in your career? Penn Foster offers affordable, career-focused distance education programs designed to give you the skills you need to launch a new career in one of today's hottest, most in-demand fields. Study online, in print, or in combination, and take advantage of our expert faculty and friendly support staff. Program options include business, health services, technology, engineering, criminal justice, paralegal studies and many more.
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| Everest College | 
| Advance your education and your career by earning your college degree. Everest College can help train you for a rewarding, long-term career in areas such as business, healthcare, legal studies, or technology. Get the skills employers are looking for and succeed beyond your wildest dreams. Financial aid is available to students who qualify.
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| Pittsburgh Technical Institute | 
| Pittsburgh Technical Institute offers the education you need to start the career you want. Whether you want to study business, technology, allied health or design, PTI has career-focused associate degree programs and 9 to 15 month certificate programs designed by industry insiders, so you'll get what you need in two years or less. Plus, PTI has one of the most successful career placement services to improve you career outlook even further.
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| King's College | 
| Need that degree, but can't spend four years in school? Jumpstart your career with a degree from King's College. King's College in Charlotte has a stellar reputation for preparing high school graduates just like you for real jobs, in the real world, in no time flat. Choose from 11 career-track certificate, diploma and degree programs and gain the skills your future employers will be seeking.
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| Minneapolis Business College | 
| Need that degree, but can't spend four years in school? Jumpstart your career with a degree from Minneapolis Business College. Minneapolis Business College in Roseville has a stellar reputation for preparing high school graduates just like you for real jobs, in the real world, in no time flat. 98.6% of last year's graduates were placed in jobs with futures. Choose from 13 career-track diploma and degree programs and gain the skills your future employers will be seeking.
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| Wood Tobe-Coburn School | 
| Need that degree, but can't spend four years in school? Jumpstart your career with a degree from Wood Tobé-Coburn School. Wood Tobé-Coburn School in New York City has a stellar reputation for preparing high school graduates just like you for real jobs, in the real world, in no time flat. 99.5% of last year's graduates requesting job placement assistance were placed. Choose from 10 career-track diploma and degree programs and gain the skills your future employers will be seeking.
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| York Technical Institute | 
| Offering degree programs as varied as motorcycle mechanics and pastry arts, YTI Career Institute has the education you need no matter what your career goals are. Our programs are all designed and updated by industry insiders, so you know your education will always be relevant and marketable. Learn more about degree programs in business, technology, or culinary arts. Click here.
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| RETS Tech Center | 
| Don't wait for success to come to you. Get the skills to achieve your career and educational goals with us at RETS Tech Center. We offer personalized attention and hands-on training for the most in-demand careers. And with highly-respected specialties such as business, medical, and technology, RETS Tech Center is sure to have the perfect program for you.
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| Sullivan University | 
| Find out how one of the schools in the Sullivan University System can help you get the skills you need for a rewarding career in business, technology, medicine, design, culinary arts, or law. Choose an accelerated degree program and earn a Bachelor's Degree in just 3 years. Take advantage of a 99% job placement rate. Focus you learning on the courses you'll need to get your career started. Click to learn more about what the Sullivan University System has to offer.
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| Heald College | 
| At Heald College, we're dedicated to helping students like you achieve their future goals. Our 18-month associate degree programs will prepare you for a career in Business, Technology or Healthcare. We offer practical, hands-on expert instruction, and small class sizes ensure that you get the one-on-one attention you deserve. Lifetime job placement assistance is available for graduates, and financial aid is available for students who qualify.
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| Hesser College | 
| For over 100 years, Hesser College has been preparing students just like you for success. It's important to remember that in today's competitive job market, employers are only interested in hiring the most qualified candidates. With a degree from Hesser College, that's exactly what you'll be. Attend one of Hesser's five conveniently located New Hampshire campuses. Choose from over 25 career-track degree programs and take advantage of flexible day, evening and Saturday class schedules.
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| Bradford School - Columbus | 
| Need that degree, but can't spend four years in school? Jumpstart your career with a degree from Bradford School. Bradford School in Columbus has a stellar reputation for preparing high school graduates just like you for real jobs, in the real world, in no time flat. Choose from 9 career-track diploma and degree programs. Gain the skills your future employers will be looking for. 97.9% of last year's graduates requesting placement assistance were placed.
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| Bradford School - Pittsburgh |
| Need that degree, but can't spend four years in school? Jumpstart your career with a degree from Bradford School. Bradford School in Pittsburgh has a stellar reputation for preparing high school graduates just like you for real jobs, in the real world, in no time flat. Choose from 11 career-track diploma and degree programs, and gain the skills your future employers will be looking for. 100% of last year's graduates requesting placement assistance were placed in careers with futures.
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| International Business College - Indianapolis | 
| Need that degree, but can't spend four years in school? Jumpstart your career with a degree from International Business College. International Business College in Indianapolis has a stellar reputation for preparing high school graduates just like you for real jobs, in the real world, in no time flat. Choose from 10 career-track diploma and degree programs and gain the skills your future employers will be looking for. 100% of last year's graduates requesting placement assistance were placed.
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| Kendall College | 
| Get the real-world skills it takes to succeed in an exciting career in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, Hospitality Management at Kendall College. Our culinary program-the only one in the Midwest to be internationally acclaimed – combines practical experience in our professionally equipped kitchens. Earn your Associate or Bachelor degree or a certificate Baking and Pastry, Professional Catering, Professional Personal Chef and Professional Cookery. Our two-year Associate degree in Baking and Pastry Arts helps you launch a successful career in a professionally bakery or pastry kitchen, and our Hospitality Management program, located in Switzerland, combines food and restaurant operations with management training.
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| ICM School of Business and Medical Careers | 
| ICM School of Business & Medical Careers provides career-based degrees to students wishing to work in the fields of Business & Computers, Medical Services, Fashion, or Tourism. Our exceptional teaching curriculum ensures that graduates have the tools they need to get ahead in the real world. Our flexible programs allow students to attend day or evening classes. Choose from 20 fields of study and benefit from our extensive job placement services.
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| International Business College - Fort Wayne |
| Need that degree, but can't spend four years in school? Jumpstart your career with a degree from International Business College. International Business College in Fort Wayne has a stellar reputation for preparing high school graduates just like you for real jobs, in the real world, in no time flat. Choose from 11 career-track diploma and degree programs and gain the skills your future employers will be looking for. 92.8% of last year's graduates requesting placement assistance were placed in jobs with futures.
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| American InterContinental University - Online | 
| American InterContinental University Online (AIU Online) makes it convenient to earn your Associate's, Bachelor's completion, or even your MBA on your own schedule. Our Education, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Visual Communication, and Information Technology degree programs are sure to help you achieve your goals. Unlock your potential with a well-respected degree you can earn wherever and whenever it's most convenient.
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| University of Phoenix | 
| Finish your degree, advance your career, secure your future. University of Phoenix is a true innovator in distance education. Their technology programs are designed specifically for busy professionals. Imagine earning the degree you've always wanted - from home, at work, or while traveling.
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| DeVry University Online | 
| Earn your degree 100% online. DeVry University provides the flexibility you need to complete your degree whenever and wherever it's convenient for you. Earn a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems or Technical Management. Interact with faculty and students in a virtual classroom and take courses that are structured by week just like in a face-to-face course.
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| United States Army | 
| Want a job that offers good pay, college tuition programs, great benefits and many more great benefits?
The U.S. Army has programs available that help pay for your college education; cash bonuses for certain jobs; and quality-of-life facilities and programs to make sure you and family are taken care of.
The U.S. Army has more jobs - in a variety of areas - than you would ever expect: over 150 jobs for Soldiers on Active Duty, and 120 jobs in the Army Reserve. From working with computers to assisting physicians to fixing helicopters, there's an Army job right for you.
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