Travel Agents in Europe News and Trends

Find resources to stay up to date on European Travel Agents

By Ann Starr
Trying to find the best European business travel agent has been made a lot simpler with the advent of the Internet. In the past, company travel professionals relied on word of mouth or trial by error. By comparing services and pricing, you can ensure that you will get the most out of your travel budget.

If you don’t have the time or patience to start searching on your own, setting up a game plan to start with can help you use your time a lot more effectively. Begin your search for Europe travel agents by:

1. Exploring Web directories of European travel agents.

2. Visiting an association’s website where you can search for a travel agent in Europe.

3. Finding a travel agency in Europe where you can plan your trip or get advice.

4. Reading blogs where you can find information such as who is recommended as a Europe tour travel agent by other agents.

 

Go to an association website for European travel agents

An association website can provide information for several countries, which have collaborated to provide one place to compare and contrast information and which makes doing your research easier.
Try: The European Travel Commission is a non-profit organization that supports tourism in member countries and provides market intelligence reports as well as reports on studies and trends. The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators' Association is the professional association for travel agents in Europe where you will find press releases and position papers, which you will find informative.

Locate a site that has information on news and analysis for travel agents in Europe

Finding news on one site is a great way to save time when you want to find out about online marketing strategies or maximizing mobile strategies for travel.
Try: EyeforTravel offers the latest updates on news, events and analysis affecting European travel agents. EIN News has a site with news and information where you can search by topic or country.

Find a blog for real time feedback on travel agencies in Europe

To really get direct feedback and intelligence seek out blogs that give you specific information on travel agents in Europe. To dig even deeper, check out the source for intelligence provided by and for a European travel agency.
Try: The Blog Catalog offers blogs chock full of information on travel agents in Europe news and trends. Questex Media Group is a multimedia source for intelligence for international travel agents in Europe.