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Critical RiskTravel & Hospitality
Accelerating
Travel Agent
AI travel planners can now book complex multi-destination trips, predict prices, recommend personalized experiences, and handle changes 24/7. Platforms like Google Travel and AI-powered booking engines have decimated the traditional travel agent.
65K current workers
Major disruption: By 2026
96%Automation Risk
Critical Risk
Automation Risk Trajectory
Historical progression and projected automation risk for Travel Agents through 2030
What AI Is Replacing
- Flight and hotel booking
- Itinerary planning
- Price comparison
- Basic travel recommendations
What Humans Still Own
- Luxury and bespoke travel experiences
- Crisis management during travel disruptions
- Group travel coordination
Top Skills to Develop Now
Luxury travel consultingDestination expertiseCorporate travel management
Sources: Oxford University (2013), IBISWorld Industry Report (2023)
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