O*NET-SOC 39-7012.00

Travel Guides

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Service Orientation2.B.1.f4.1208/2022
Speaking2.A.1.d4.008/2022
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.8808/2022
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a3.8808/2022
Coordination2.B.1.b3.7508/2022
Persuasion2.B.1.c3.7508/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2022
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2022
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.8808/2022
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.8808/2022
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.8808/2022
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.3808/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.Core5808/2022
Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.Core5808/2022
Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.Core5808/2022
Attend to special needs of tour participants.Core5808/2022
Sell travel packages.Core5808/2022

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Social4.9111/2023
Enterprising4.4511/2023
Conventional4.1211/2023
Realistic2.711/2023
Investigative2.4911/2023
Artistic2.4111/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.