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Travel Agent Employment Outcome Grim

Feb 24, 2016
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If you rely on a travel agent for booking trips, you may want to consider alternatives.

New numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook show travel agency jobs are dwindling, even as other segments of the industry are growing.

“Employment of travel agents is projected to decline 12 percent from 2014 to 2024,” reads the handbook. “The ability of travelers to use the Internet to research vacations and book their own trips is expected to continue to suppress demand for travel agents. An increasing amount of travel is also expected to be booked on mobile devices.”

There is a little bit of good news from the report: “However, the sheer number of travel and review websites can make travel planning a frustrating experience for some consumers. This may lead to an increasing number of people turning to travel agents to help filter through the options and give personal recommendations.”

On average, the workforce of the average U.S. job is expected to grow by 7 percent over the same period. And other jobs in the travel industry look strong: Hotel workers, taxi drivers and other travel-related occupations are expected to grow.

“Employment of taxi drivers and chauffeurs is projected to grow 13 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations,” reads the handbook. “An increase in ride-hailing services, that utilize electronic hailing through smartphone apps, should contribute to employment growth.”

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