How to become a travel agency manager
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
University
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:
- travel operations
- tourism management
- retail management
- business management
You could join a travel company as a trainee manager once you finish your course.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could do a college course, which may help when you start to look for work as a trainee manager. Courses include:
- Level 4 Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
- Level 4 Diploma in Tourism Management
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course
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Apprenticeship
You could start by doing a travel consultant advanced apprenticeship, then take further on-the-job training to become a manager.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Work
You could join a company as a travel agent and work your way up to become an assistant manager then manager, as you get more experience. You could also do training on the job.
Direct Application
You could apply to be a travel agency manager if you've got experience in retail management or sales.
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Further information
You can get more advice about working in travel from the Institute of Travel & Tourism.