‘Travel Advisor’ Once Again Makes LinkedIn’s Hot Career List – Open Jaw

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
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