The position of Leisure Consultant is one which books package holidays, flights, car hire and hotels for customers as well as ordering foreign exchange and selling travel insurance. Customers may book face to face or over the telephone. Leisure Consultants are employed in Travel Agencies and Call Centres of ABTA bonded companies. Leisure Consultant is the job title often given for booking the leisure travel requirements of business travellers. Bookings for business travellers are made over the telephone. These travellers would book deluxe package holidays to worldwide destinations with exclusive tour operators. Sometimes Leisure Consultants are required to put together a tailormade holiday.

A tailormade holiday is one where the customer requires the Leisure Consultant to put together a package, which is uniquely tailored to their requirements. To enjoy a successful career with these companies, you need to have previous work experience in an ABTA bonded travel company or have completed a travel and tourism diploma or apprenticeship and are willing to be trained. You should also demonstrate good sales skills. There are temporary and permanent jobs available for Leisure Consultant roles.