If LinkedIn is any guide, travel advisor is a smart career choice. The profession is once again among the platform’s fastest-growing careers in 2026.
According to LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise 2026 report, which tracks the fastest-growing roles over the past three years, "travel advisor" ranked No. 18 in the US. While down from No. 5 last year, the role’s strong showing is notable in a year dominated by AI-focused jobs—AI engineers and consultants ranked No. 1 and No. 2, respectively.
The annual report is based on millions of jobs started between 01JAN and 31JUL, 2025, and evaluates roles that show consistent growth, sufficient job postings, and expansion to a meaningful size.
Travel advisor did not appear on LinkedIn’s list of Canada’s fastest-growing careers, which was limited to the top 15 professions.
LinkedIn’s US data offers insight into who is entering the profession. The median prior experience for travel advisors is 5.3 years, with the most common prior roles including administrative assistant, salesperson, and customer service rep. The role spans multiple industries, led by travel arrangements, hospitality, and technology, with the highest concentration of US jobs in New York City, Miami, and Los Angeles.
Flexibility looks to be part of the role’s appeal. According to LinkedIn, 15.4% of travel advisor roles are remote, with 3.7% hybrid, reflecting a profession that supports home-based work while remaining deeply client-driven. The current gender distribution skews heavily female, with 82% women and 18% men.
Industry data mirrors the trends reflected in LinkedIn’s report.
Nexion Travel Group, for instance, reports a 20% increase in interest over the last year from individuals exploring the profession.
“People are looking for careers that offer flexibility, purpose and growth, and travel advisor delivers on all three,” said Jackie Friedman, CTC, CTIE, President of Nexion Travel Group. "We’re seeing strong interest from career changers and entrepreneurs who want more control over their work while helping clients create meaningful travel experiences.”
Nexion says many of those exploring the profession are former corporate professionals, educators, and hospitality workers seeking home-based businesses that offer autonomy and long-term opportunity.
A recent survey of Nexion advisors underscores that optimism. Eighty-eight per cent of respondents said they would recommend a career as a travel advisor, while 83% said they are optimistic or very optimistic about the industry’s future.
“These are not the travel agents of decades past,” Friedman added. “Modern travel advisors are trusted consultants and entrepreneurs, and host agencies like Nexion provide the foundation to succeed.”
