Guide to Travel Agencies in Texas

Travel agents in Texas will make your business travel planning a breeze

By M. Krasniak, Freelance Writer/Editor

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Look at various Texas travel agencies before making a decision

The Internet is a great place to start. Many Texas travel agencies have websites that you can browse to get an idea of the services they offer. It is better to find out that an agency or agent doesn't meet all of your needs before spending any time or money working with them.

I recommend: Travel Partners of North Texas, who is located in Sherman is a part of the American Express Worldwide Travel Network to put you in touch with premier vendors everywhere. Woodlake Travel out of Houston offers 24 Hour Emergency Service as well as online booking options. Ultima Travel, Inc., located in Dallas, is an agency with many years of experience in business travel services, and prefers to work one-to-one with small to medium sized companies.

Verify the credentials of your travel agency in Texas

Make sure that the travel agent in Texas you are considering has the applicable training and credentials.

I recommend: The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) lets you search for accredited members throughout Texas. The Travel Institute offers various professional certification programs. Their website offers a search function to find one of their certified members in your area. The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) is one of the largest professional travel associations available. Check their list of Allied Members to see if the Texas travel agency that you are considering is a member.

Look for TX travel agencies on travel sites

Niche websites and search engines have valuable information on travel agencies.

I recommend: The Tripology.com website is a great resource that will put you in touch with the right travel agency in your area to meet your needs. TripAdvisor has millions of user reviews on hotels and vacation spots; search for Texas travel agencies to learn which ones are good and which ones you should avoid.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Texas travel agents have tricks-of-the-trade to access special non-advertised deals. Discuss exactly what travel details you are looking for and chances are they will be able to accommodate you.