• Understanding client requirements: Listening to clients' needs and preferences to determine their travel objectives and budget.
• Researching destinations: Conducting thorough research on various destinations, including attractions, local customs, weather conditions, visa requirements, and safety considerations.
• Recommending travel options: Providing clients with personalised recommendations for flights, hotels, rental cars, tours, and other travel services based on their preferences and budget.
• Booking arrangements: Making reservations for flights, accommodations, transportation, activities, and other services using computerised reservation systems or contacting suppliers directly.
• Managing itineraries: Creating detailed itineraries for clients that include all relevant information such as flight details, hotel bookings, transfers, activities, and contact information.
• Providing excellent customer service: Assisting clients before, during, and after their trip by addressing any concerns or issues that may arise.
• Keeping up-to-date with industry trends: Staying informed about new travel destinations, products/services offered by suppliers (airlines/hotels/tour operators), visa regulations updates, and any other relevant industry information.
• Building relationships with suppliers: Establishing strong relationships with airlines, hotels/resorts chains, tour operators/wholesalers to negotiate competitive rates or special offers for clients.
• Handling financial transactions: Collecting payments from clients for bookings made and ensuring accurate documentation of financial transactions.
•  Resolving complaints or issues: Addressing any complaints or issues raised by clients promptly and effectively to ensure customer satisfaction.

Overall, a travel consultant plays a crucial role in helping individuals or groups plan their trips efficiently while providing exceptional customer service throughout the entire process.