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Tourism Assistant Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Touristikassistent/in

The 3-year school-based vocational training program for Tourism Assistant takes place at vocational schools and provides comprehensive knowledge in the tourism sector. It prepares you for diverse tasks in the travel industry, from customer consulting to organizing tourist offers. A state-recognized qualification enables direct entry into the profession.

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What you do

  • Advise customers on travel destinations and offers
  • Book and organize trips, flights, and accommodation
  • Plan tourist events and excursions
  • Process customer inquiries and manage correspondence
  • Support marketing and sales activities
  • Prepare travel documents and booking confirmations
  • Handle complaints and find solutions

Requirements

  • At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss)
  • Good communication and expression skills
  • Customer orientation and service readiness
  • Organizational talent and meticulousness
  • Interest in geography and other cultures
  • Good English skills; additional foreign languages are an advantage
  • Teamwork ability and flexibility

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment in travel agencies, with tour operators, or tourism associations
  2. 2Work in hotels, amusement parks, or event agencies
  3. 3Specialization in specific travel destinations or tourism sectors
  4. 4Further training to become a Tourism Specialist (Tourismusfachwirt/in)
  5. 5Opportunity for further studies in Tourism Management

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Tourism Assistant Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 950 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

How long is the Tourism Assistant Ausbildung?

The Ausbildung takes 3 years.

What German level do I need for a Tourism Assistant Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Tourism Assistant Ausbildung?

At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss); Good communication and expression skills; Customer orientation and service readiness; Organizational talent and meticulousness.

Where can I find open Tourism Assistant Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Tourism Assistant

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.