Travel Agents Knowledge Base
Travel Agents?!?!? We're planning a trip to Cancun next April (2008) and im just wondering would it be easier to do everything myself online or get a travel agent?? Would a travel agent be able to get better deals on flights, hotels, activities, etc.? Or should I not even waste my money?? Thanks in advance to all responses!!!
Travel Booking Agents how are you holding on to your jobs? Everyone is into booking Travel Online these days, Travel Agent stores are becoming a thing of the 90s many of them like me are out of a job. I ended up getting in on the Travel trend, I also hear that even Donald Trump has a Travel booking engine. If there are any Travel Agents left tell me how are you able to hold on to your job? Because I just could not do it. I know Travel is a 7 Trillion Dollar Industry worldwide and there is money to be made, but my old agency was making all the money and paying us close to nothing. Now I own a booking engine and book travel on the internet 24/7 and get paid to teach others how too.
Why do travel agents charge different prices for the SAME flight? After going to 3 different travel agents today (thomsons, sta travel and trailfinders) i discovered they all sold the same BA flight...but with the most expensive (thomsons) it was over £100 more! why is this? i may have to start asking the people on my flight how much they payed.LOL
How much to TRAVEL AGENTS make and how much do travel agency owners make? I have am a highschool and college graduate (4 year term) I am thinking about opening my own travel agency. What are some good tips to follow...things I should include in the company...or things I should know to be a good agency owner? How much do travel agents make? How much would I make if I opened my own agency...hired an assistant to work Tues-Thurs for $80 a day and have her work the sales Friday-Monday and make 40% of sales plus 65 dollars a day. Are those prices/statistics good? On average compared to other(s) or in theory how much do u think I'll make. I will work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tell me is I need to make corrections at all or if I should change anything? Also how much does a regular agent make an hour? year? THANKS-- Derek How much would it start to make one. Not a fancy one or anything like that. Kind of empty actually...two desks....filing cabinets...a back room...and couches..paint job..all i really need to buy is the small building....have you ever seen big fat greek wedding? that kind of place that tula works in with the aunt.
Is travel agents loosing business to the internet agents? I am planning to buy a commercial property and the current business in it is a travel agent. As a landlord, I would prefer the tenant to stay as long as they can. Does anyone see's the pitfall of their business model. All answers are welcomed and thank you in advance.
How much to travel agents typically cost? I'm trying to plan a trip to Europe this Christmas. I'm finding it increasingly difficult to do all the planning by myself. I don't have very much money, so I'm wondering if I can afford a travel agent or not.
I booked a holiday for my parents through the travel agents.? The holiday was going to be in march 2008, The cost of the holiday was around £600, I paid £120 off, then each week I would pay more in. Unfortunately I had to cancel the holiday, I had to pay the travel agents another £80 for this to be done. Is this right.
What advice can us give successful travel agents? 1. What is most important in travel business? 2. What is most important for tourists? 3. What are most important features for travel agents? 4.Are post-soviet countries popular for tourism? 5.What kind of tourism is most popular in the world?
what are the best sites to compare travel agents prices in the UK? I have often wondered if there are any website where you can compare travel agent and holiday brochure prices before setting on travel agent before going to book your family holiday. I think there is a website called holiday supermarket or something but are there anyother price comparison websites on the internet? we want to travel to miami for our holiday next year and we want to shop around and want to know who the best tour operator is before we book. Last we went with to Orlando with Virgin and there were the best priced but we want to know who else has great prices.
travel agents to help process and book tickets for Canada to visit niagara falls? We are trying to visit Niagara Falls in the Canadian side in the month of May for 4 days. We are planning to go to buffalo,NY and then drive to the canadian side for just a day or 2. We are looking for a suitable travel agent who can help us process our canadian visa and book our package trip. we are residing in san jose, CA. so any suitable agencies please recommend as we don't have much time for the process. Thanks
Travel agents - circa 1990 - How did it work? Were you a travel agent around 1990? I'm hoping to understand the US travel agency business in 1990. Specifically: - When you used a service like SABRE or APOLLO to book a ticket where did the money go? Customer pays Travel Agent for Ticket and when does Travel Agent pay Airline? Does Travel Agent actually pay Airline or does Travel Agent pay SABRE or APOLLO? - When did the Travel Agent collect commission? Did Airline/SABRE reimburse the commission or did Travel Agent withhold the commission? - I presume that there were fees for having a SABRE or APOLLO machine, correct? - How about the Airlines, what was their relationship with SABRE or APOLLO? What sort of fees did they pay? To whom? I am trying to understand the cash flows and contractual relationships between: - customer (passenger) - travel agency - Reservation system (SABRE/APOLLO etc...) - Airline Thanks so much! JH
Question about Travel Agents versus buying online? I'm thinking about taking a trip with my two sisters, and we'd like an all inclusive package. Would it be cheaper to look for packages online (as we have been), or should we see a travel agent? I assume travel agents would charge us some fee in addition to the cost of the package, so this in my mind seems like it would be more expensive. Am I wrong? We are flexible as to the exact location of the trip.
Travel agents which do not need adult accompniament? Hey, me and my friends are all 17 before next summer and want to go to italy. Can anyone tell me of a travel agents which do not require an above 18 year old to be present. i did find one but cant remeber which it was. Please help. x
Why do People not book with Travel Agents? Im a travel agent and its funny of things that I hear; Well it will cost me more using a travel agent (NOT TRUE) ; Actually you will get it cheaper except Air Since Air you dont get commission on so Agents will sometimes add commission to this; My Agency dont do that but some do. Reasons to use a Travel Agent: #1 Will save you $$$ #2 There usually protected by Insurance (E&O) Ask this before you deal with them and have them show this #3 If you have a problem with hotel,etc; you can call your agent and they will deal with the supplier since they have more power then you. #4 Most are certified in certain areas; and may know something that you dont (Hotel Renovations;Closings etc) ALSO never;ever not get Travel/Cruise Insurance Especially for a cruise alot can happen on a cruise and without insurance your stuck. I just wanted to point this out.
Do travel agents have any holidays to Athens? It's just when i look for holidays to athens i find flights,but not hotels and flights together,i don't want to go with someone i don't trust,id rather go with a known travel agents.I also find travel agents easier as they book it for you.
Where can I find contact information for work &travel exchange agents in the Philippines? I work for a non-profit organization called CETUSA. We provide sponsorship for exchange students coming to the US to gain work and cultural experience during their summer vacation. We are looking to expand our services into the Philippines. We need contact information for agents already involved in work & travel summer programs. Check us out at www.cetusa.org.
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