The demand for travel agents increases as more people travel each year, both for pleasure and business. If you are considering this career, here is what you should know:

• It is required by law that travel agents have business or liberal arts degree.
• Work in a travel agency to gain experience and know how the business works.
• Take a short term course or seminar on becoming a Travel Agent.
• Research on the requirements of the Department of Commerce on becoming a travel agent.
• Learn a second language especially if you are offering international travels.
• Gain more knowledge by reading travel magazines and other relevant references.
• You must be computer literate to be a travel agent because most of the transactions are done online.
• Work towards gaining higher certification as a travel agent.

After taking these steps, be sure to be cautious about your reputation. Mistakes done to travelers will contribute to possible failure of the business. Also, target corporations going for business trips as there are more income from them than from pleasure/individual travelers.