Guide to Travel Agencies in New York

Find corporate New York travel agencies for expert booking of your next business trip

By Marianne Moro

1. Find a New York travel agency specific to your company's needs, like an international travel agency if you or your employees are traveling overseas.
2. Check out New York travel agencies that only deal with corporate travel.
3. Look for professional, ASTA affiliated New York travel agents who offer full service bookings, including business, personal and group travel.

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Find a New York agency specific to your company's needs

Locate travel agencies New York business travelers can use. Any good corporate agency has an international travel agent or department. A seasoned travel agent can advise you on customs regulations, required documents and vaccinations needed.

I recommend: Contact large travel agencies in New York who handle travel between New York and popular destinations like India, China or Japan by checking databases like Official Site-New York . Also try international agencies close to the airports by browsing New York Citysearch.

Check out New York travel agencies that only deal with corporate travel

For best service, be certain the agency belongs to the NBTA (National Business Travel Association) and has more than one automated reservation system in-office.

I recommend: Call a large, multi-service agency with corporate incentives and corporate group tours like RMP Travel for clients and team building trips for your sales staff, among other specialties. Travel People in Greenwich Village specializes in business travel. American Express has business travel representatives in New York for small business and corporate needs, and offers 24/7 support.

Look for professional quality travel agencies in New York who offer full service bookings

Even with all the book it yourself Internet sites, a savvy administrative assistant needs help from a professional New York travel agency. Deal with travel agents in New York City who have an ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) or NBTA membership

I recommend: Explore a full-service New York travel agency like Arrow Travel that offers discounts for business travelers. Search CitiDex for a list of other New York travel agencies offering a full array of services. Visit New York Travel, a well-versed full service travel agency in NY that offers business travel management and discounts for corporate groups. If you’re really in a pinch and can’t consult a travel agent in person or on the phone, use a business travel website like Air Savings.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Compile a list of questions before talking to your travel agency New York international travel agent. Cover all the bases regarding money exchange rates, work visa, driving laws and even cultural considerations.