Travel Guides
Code: 39-7012.00
Description : Plan, organize, and conduct long distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.
JobTitles : Tour Director, Tour Manager, Tour Escort, Guide, Mountain Bike Guide, River Guide, Tour Coordinator, Tour Operator, Cruise Counselor, Tours Captain
Tasks:
- 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.
- 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.
- Attend to special needs of tour participants.
- Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.