Travel Guides - 39-6022.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Dude Wrangler
  • Guide, Alpine
  • Guide, Hunting and Fishing
  • Guide, Travel

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Administer first aid to injured group participants.
  • Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
  • Attend to special needs of tour participants.
  • Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
  • Explain hunting and fishing laws to groups in order to ensure compliance.
  • Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
  • Instruct novices in climbing techniques, mountaineering, and wilderness survival, and demonstrate use of hunting, fishing, and climbing equipment.
  • Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
  • Pay bills and record checks issued.
  • Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activity/tour sites.
  • Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
  • Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.
  • Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
  • Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions.
  • Sell travel packages.
  • Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members.
  • Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.

Detailed Work Activities

  • arrange for transportation or accommodations
  • assume responsibility for safety of group
  • carry equipment, luggage or cases
  • cook meals
  • demonstrate or explain assembly or use of equipment
  • describe points of interest to tour group
  • develop travel itinerary
  • ensure hunting method or equipment are lawful
  • escort group on city or establishment tours
  • explain establishment processes or operations
  • explain government laws or regulations
  • fill out business or government forms
  • give instructions regarding forest regulations to campers
  • greet customers, guests, visitors, or passengers
  • inform clients of travel restrictions
  • lead individuals or groups to tour locations
  • make presentations
  • make travel reservations
  • monitor facilities or equipment
  • operate vehicles or ground equipment
  • oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
  • pilot aircraft
  • process or prepare travel forms
  • provide clients with travel information
  • provide customer service
  • provide customers with travel assistance
  • provide directions or other information to visitors
  • provide travel suggestions
  • schedule guest recreational activities
  • sell merchandise
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use first aid procedures
  • use knowledge of international travel regulations