The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Travel agencies
- Tour operators
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow about as fast as average. People can now make their own travel plans by using the Internet. However, some consumers still prefer to use a professional travel agent to ensure reliability, save time, and, in some cases, save money. In addition, some people prefer personalized recommendations from travel agents.
The travel industry is sensitive to economic downturns because fewer people go on vacation during these periods. Therefore, the number of job opportunities for travel agents varies with the state of the economy.
Many job opportunities will arise as new agencies open and existing agencies expand. Most openings will occur as experienced agents leave this career.
Travel Agents (CIS 100216)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
2,767 Medium |
& |
-7.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
287 Few |
| Champaign Area |
18 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
22 Very small |
& |
-4.5% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,739 Medium |
& |
-3.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
190 Few |
| Decatur Area |
10 Very small |
& |
-20.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
64 Very small |
& |
-4.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Du Page County |
393 Medium |
& |
-14.8% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
36 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
27 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
19 Very small |
& |
-36.8% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
118 Small |
& |
3.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| McHenry County |
30 Very small |
& |
-6.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
18 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
109 Small |
& |
-26.6% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
45 Very small |
& |
-33.3% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
30 Very small |
& |
-10.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
16 Very small |
& |
-6.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
35 Very small |
& |
-22.9% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
8 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
23 Very small |
& |
-21.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
21 Very small |
& |
4.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
30 Very small |
& |
3.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| United States |
68,800 Medium |
& |
3.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
8,200 Few |