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Educational
No specific educational requirements are prescribed to become a Tour Operator. With practical experience, proper marketing and adequate capital, one can become a successful tour operator. Degree/Diploma/Certificate courses in Travel and Tourism/ or a course related to hospitality can however give one the professional outlook and provide an edge over others. Mountaineering courses can help you in the adventure tourism sector. A course in foreign language will be an added advantage to cater to inbound travellers.
Personal skills
Tour operators must have a pleasing personality and excellent communication skills both over the telephone and in person. Being good negotiators, knowledge of foreign language like French, Spanish or German other than English will be an added advantage in this field. To be a good tour operator, one needs to have certain desirable skills. Excellent organisational skills, customer service skills, confidence, patience and flexibility will help you in excelling in this field. One should be computer literate, and be able to work closely with colleagues as a team, in order to achieve business objectives.
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