How can I become a Holiday representative? What kind of starting salary can I expect?

There are no set requirements to become a holiday rep but many tour operators are looking for decent grades and experience working in customer care. You also need to be 18 plus (sometimes this can be 21 and over). A qualification in the industry (such as a B.Tech/Diploma in Travel and Tourism is preferred). A working knowledge of one or more foreign languages and administrative experience. Bags of common sense, motivation, and initiative plus the natural ability to relate to the customers. Newcomers will earn about 10-15K/month to 30K/month while more experienced reps can earn up to 60K/month. But there are plenty of bonuses including: Free accommodation Reduced or free meals at the hotel Free flights to and from your location Reduced holiday costs from the tour operator They get chance to work in some of the worlds most stunning locations, where sunny skies, blue seas and a bright outlook come as standard.

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A holiday representative, or rep, is responsible for looking after groups of clients on package holidays at resorts. The main priority is to ensure that clients enjoy their holiday and that everything runs as smoothly as possible for them. Working as a holiday rep does not usually require a degree. Relevant skills and personal qualities are more important. Most tour operators seek candidates with experience of working in a customer service or travel and tourism role. A degree in one of the following subjects may be useful to the role: 1) Hospitality and tourism management 2) International tourism management 3) Modern languages 4) Tourism business management. The other skills that are necessary to make you a holiday rep include: Communication skills, language skills, team working ability, problem solving ability and good business awareness skills. Salary: The starting salary would be around 30,000-50,000 INR per month and if you go abroad, it would be around 60,000 INR per month initially. In addition to this, you can get attractive offers like discounts as a holiday rep.

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