Travel Guides

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
• Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
• Sell travel packages.
• Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
• Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
• Attend to special needs of tour participants.
• Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
• Administer first aid to injured group participants.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
• Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
• Pay bills and record checks issued.
• Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.
• Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activity or tour sites.
• Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members.
• Instruct novices in climbing techniques, mountaineering, and wilderness survival, and demonstrate use of hunting, fishing, and climbing equipment.
• Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions.
• Explain hunting and fishing laws to groups to ensure compliance.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)