Travel Agents
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 387 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with more than half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate nearly every task in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Collect payment for transportation and accommodations from customer.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Plan, describe, arrange, and sell itinerary tour packages and promotional travel incentives offered by various travel carriers.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Converse with customer to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations, and accommodations required.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Compute cost of travel and accommodations, using calculator, computer, carrier tariff books, and hotel rate books, or quote package tour's costs.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Record and maintain information on clients, vendors, and travel packages.
AI could help, but needs extra software
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