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Summary Description


	Plan, organize, and conduct long distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Alpine Guide

2.	Cruise Agent

3.	Cruise Consultant

4.	Cruise Coordinator

5.	Cruise Counselor

6.	Cruise Director

7.	Cruise Guide

8.	Destination Coordinator

9.	Destination Imagination Coordinator

10.	Dude Wrangler

11.	Guide

12.	Hunting and Fishing Guide

13.	International Guest Coordinator

14.	Mountain Bike Guide

15.	Mountain Services Manager

16.	River Expedition Guide

17.	River Guide

18.	Tour Consultant

19.	Tour Coordinator

20.	Tour Director

21.	Tour Escort

22.	Tour Guide

23.	Tour Manager

24.	Tour Operator

25.	Tours Captain

26.	Tours Hostess

27.	Travel Agent

28.	Travel Consultant

Job Tasks

	Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites. Organize recreational activities or events.

	Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations. Resolve customer complaints or problems.

	Sell travel packages. Sell products or services.

	Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel. Arrange services or reservations for patrons.

	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. Guide patrons on tours. Provide attraction or event information to patrons.

	Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours. Monitor availability of equipment or supplies.

	Pay bills and record checks issued. Maintain financial or account records. Manage budgets for personal services operations.

	Attend to special needs of tour participants. Assist individuals with special needs.

	Give advice on sightseeing and shopping. Provide attraction or event information to patrons.

	Administer first aid to injured group participants. Administer first aid.

	Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activity or tour sites. Drive vehicles to transport patrons.

	Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency. Arrange services or reservations for patrons.

	Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members. Prepare foods or meals.

	Instruct novices in climbing techniques, mountaineering, and wilderness survival, and demonstrate use of hunting, fishing, and climbing equipment. Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.

	Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions. Sell products or services.

	Explain hunting and fishing laws to groups to ensure compliance. Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

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