Below you'll find the complete table of contents of How To Work In Travel. This book will bring you through each facet of the travel industry step-by-step. You'll be introduced to new terminology and complex organizational structures but everything will be clearly defined along with easy to understand diagrams and org charts. This book makes extensive use of diagrams and illustrations that were all created specifically for the book. You won't find them anywhere else.

By the time you finish reading this book, you will have an intimate understanding of the industry as a whole. You'll also know exactly what you have to do in order to find a job in travel and kick off your career in this exciting industry.


  • Chapter 1 - Tour Operators & Travel Agents
    • Travel Agents
    • Outbound & Inbound Operators
    • Online Travel Agents (OTAs)
    • Travel Management Companies (TMCs)
    • How the Travel Trade (Industry) Works [Org Chart]
    • Sample Job Descriptions and Salaries
    • Next Steps to Start Your Travel Career
  • Chapter 2 - Airlines & Hotels
    • Airlines and their Alliances
    • Airlines Locations in the USA
    • Airline Structure [Org Charts]
    • Hotels and Hotel Groups
    • Sample Job Descriptions and Salaries
    • Next Steps to Start Your Travel Career
  • Chapter 3 - Government & Tourism Boards
    • The role of Government in Tourism
    • Tourism Boards - How they work, structure, funding, etc.
    • Convention & Visitor Bureaus (CVBs)
    • Full listings of State Tourism Boards with Contact Details
    • Tourism Board Structure [Org Charts]
    • Consulates/Missions/Embassies and their role in Tourism
    • Government Consulate Embassies [Org Charts]
    • Sample Job Descriptions and Salaries
    • Next Steps to Start Your Travel Career
  • Chapter 4 - Associations and Travel Consortia
    • Trade Associations
    • Travel Consortia
  • Chapter 5 - The Role of Agencies
    • PR Companies, Sales Reps, Advertising & Social Media
    • Destination Management Organizations (DMOs)
    • Agency Structure Example [Org Chart]
    • Sample Job Descriptions and Salaries
    • Next Steps to Start Your Travel Career
  • Chapter 6 - Trade Shows & Events
    • Trade Shows - Calendar, How to Attend, Benefits, etc.
    • International Trade Shows - Full Calendar, How to Attend
    • Mega Events - How to Get Involved and Their Power
    • The Olympics and The World Cup
  • Chapter 7 - Presenting Yourself
    • Your Best Credentials are Your Own Travels
    • Studying Abroad - Benefits and How to Present
    • Working Abroad - Benefits and How to Present
    • Presenting Your Travel Experience and Other Skills
    • The Power of LinkedIn and Social Networking
    • Necessity of Taking Risks and Spending Some Money
    • Resume Examples
  • Conclusions
    • Resources and Appendix
      • Important Travel Trends
      • Information Sources for the Travel Industry
      • Listings of Tourism Boards in the USA
      • Glossary of Tourism Industry Terms



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