Why You Need a Travel Agent
~ As written by ASTA, American Society for Travel Agents
Customer advocacy: If you have a problem with a particular part of your travel experience, the agent is there to act on your behalf to see that restitution is made.
Expert guidance: Travel agents, unlike instructions on a Web page, are experts in understanding and deciphering the myriad of travel information and codes out there. It’s what they’ve been trained to do and they do it every day.
Personalized service: Instead of booking your trip using an impersonal website, why not speak directly with a trained professional. They are experts in understanding what you want and what you value in your travel experience.
Professional advice: Travel agents are there to make sure you get where you want to go, when you want to go and for the best price.
Time: Instead of checking a long list of travel Web pages, which generally provide rates and fares for the companies that have contracted with them, why not go straight to the source? A travel agent has all the information at their fingertips, saving you a few hours in front of a computer screen.
Unbiased information: Agents work for their clients, not for a travel supplier. It makes sense that a happy customer will be a repeat customer.
Do You Pay More By Using a Travel Agent?
It is a common misconception that travel agents charge more for vacations in order to get paid. That is not true! When we plan a trip for a client, we spend a lot of time choosing the right experience for them, as well as, searching for the best value. Upon booking the trip, the chosen tour operator then pays us commission. We want you to be a loyal, satisfied traveler. Only certain customized trips may incur a planning fee which would be explained up front. So, don’t worry! You can get the best deal by using a travel agent…and certainly the best value!