Typical responsibilities include:

• Trip planning: Designing itineraries for vacations, business travel, honeymoons, group tours, or special-interest trips.
• Booking services: Arranging flights, hotels, car rentals, train tickets, cruises, and tour packages.
• Travel advice: Recommending destinations, the best times to visit, activities, and local attractions.
• Visa and documentation guidance: Advising clients on visa requirements, passport validity, travel insurance, and other necessary documents. (Some consultants assist with applications, while others only provide guidance.)
• Budget planning: Finding travel options that fit the client's financial limits while maximizing value.
• Travel insurance: Explaining insurance options and helping clients choose appropriate coverage.
• Problem-solving: Assisting with flight changes, cancellations, delays, lost luggage, or other travel disruptions.
• Corporate travel management: Organizing business trips, conferences, and employee travel while controlling costs and ensuring compliance with company policies.