Guides & Articles on Travel Agencies
Extended Stay and Corporate Housing
How to avoid hotel room blahs on long business trips
By Betty W. Stark
When out-of-town projects mean you'll face long stretches away from home, even the spiffiest hotel room can become boring, costly and a drain on your productivity. If you dread lackluster hotel rooms and crave a few creature comforts, there are lodging alternatives out there that will: Save you money over standard day rates Offer studio apartment-or-larger lodging options wit...
Best Web Sites for Business Travel
Minimize hassle and maximize savings with top internet sites
By Betty W. Stark
Using the internet to streamline your business travel is a no-brainer, but finding the cream-of-the-crop Web sites that will book it fast and keep you regularly informed can be a challenge. For comprehensive price searches, business travel information and trip-booking functions, you need the following: Airfare, hotel and rental car search sites that do the work for you and maximiz...
Finding and Using a Business Travel Agency
The key is to find an agency that saves you both time and money.
By Betty W. Stark
The problem with booking business travel is that there are too many choices — way too many choices. Bottom line, how can you be sure that you're getting the best airfare, the lowest hotel rate, or the cheapest rental car? Should you book your own travel on the internet? It's handy, available 24/7, but who do you call if you have a problem when you're on the road...
Tax Deductions for Business Travel
Maximize deductions with strategic planning and careful record-keeping
By Betty W. Stark
Tossing business travel receipts into your briefcase or desk drawer or even a shoe box is easy at the time — out of sight, out of mind. But come tax time, you'll wish you had been more organized. And it doesn't hurt to know a few of the IRS rules for business travel deductions ahead of time either. If you take time to educate yourself on what business travel expenses...
Group Travel
Utilize group planning services to get the most out of your trip
By M. Krasniak
Group travel offers benefits and discounts that you may not receive if traveling alone or as a couple, whether you’re planning your next luxury vacation, conference or family reunion.There are group travel deals that are already set up and ready for you to join. Additionally, if an organization is putting on a conference or trade show, then they may provide their own corporat...
Carry-On Luggage
How to pick out airline carry-on baggage that works for you
By Lesley Graybeal
Airplane carry-on bags have gotten bigger and more unwieldy than ever in recent years as airport security makes it tougher and more time consuming to check bags. Airline regulations also can be tough on airplane carry-on luggage, though, so it's important to shop for bags that meet carry-on luggage restrictions.Airline carry-on bags come in a variety of sizes and shapes to acco...
Travel Agencies in the UK
How you can find travel agencies in the UK for all your travel needs
By Laurel Brown
Travel agencies in the UK can help to make the difficulties of international travel easier. If you travel to overseas destinations such as Britain, you want to work with travel experts who know the country inside and out. While Britain is an easier foreign locale than many to travel to, there can still be problems that a good travel agent in the UK can help you solve. Travel agents...
Travel Agencies in California
Visit Europe, Australia and the Caribbean with California travel agencies
By Jeff Landry
Travel agents in California specialize in sending people across the globe on memorable, life-altering vacations. As a generous employer looking to treat your team to a relaxing vacation, using California travel agencies is an easy and affordable way to do something nice for your team.Travel agencies in California can handle every facet of your vacation planning needs, from air,...
Travel Agencies in Canada
Check out Canada travel agencies' credentials and expertise before working with them
By A.S. White
Tourism agencies in Canada have many similarities to and some differences than those in the United States. If you’re planning to use travel agents in Canada, you should be aware of the required licenses and preferred affiliations in assessing whether or not you want to work with them. As with any travel agent, you want to evaluate Canadian travel agencies' backgrounds, tr...
Travel Agencies in Australia
Use Australian travel agents for business travel
By Dorothy Bland
Australian travel agencies provide business professionals with agents who are experts in planning business trips to the country. Visiting Australia offers access to a familiar environment for professionals since business etiquette, customs and cultures are similar to those practiced in America. Before choosing travel agents, research their credentials, expertise in business travel,...
Tour Operator Software
Boost your bottom line by taking advantage of tour operator software
By Kim Finn
Find tour operator software solutions to help you run a more efficient, organized and effective business. Sometimes you feel you can't take on any more clients or you can't get aggressive in growing your business because you're so busy just trying to keep up. The right tour operator software package will improve your efficiency and effectiveness so you make fewer mistak...
Travel Agencies in Canada Basics
Learning travel agencies in Canada basics makes business travel a breeze
By Kristen McClung
Travel agencies in Canada simplify business travel planning. Travel agents in Canada have the knowledge, skills and resources to quickly organize all aspects of your company's business trips -- from airline flights and ground transportation to lodging and restaurant reservations. Reputable travel agencies Canada-based can even help with important travel issues like passports, v...
Pricing and Costs of Travel Agencies in Canada
Save your business money and research pricing and costs of travel agencies in Canada
By Kristen McClung
Travel agencies in Canada simplify business travel planning. Travel agents in Canada have the knowledge, skills and resources to quickly organize all aspects of your company's business trips -- from airline flights and ground transportation to lodging and restaurant reservations. Reputable travel agencies Canada-based can even help with important travel issues like passports, v...
Pricing and Costs of Extended Stay Lodgings
Extended stay hotels give business travelers the accommodations they want at affordable prices
By Rachel Davy
For business travelers who have to travel frequently, the prices for hotel rooms and suites can be costly and make it difficult to get from place to place. Extended hotels can make this part of traveling less stressful to not only you as a business traveler but also your business budget. The pricing and costs for extended stay lodging come in a variety of prices to fit the needs of...
Making the Most of Extended Stay Lodgings
Find a home away from home in extended stay hotels, suites and apartments
By Rachel Davy
Planning business trips can be a hassle with all of the various reservations for airplanes, car rentals and other necessities. However, planning business trips for you and your employees can be easier when you make reservations at an extended stay hotel. There are many kinds of extended stay lodging options available, from hotel rooms and suites to apartments and even private homes...
Travel Agencies in Israel Basics
Using an Israel travel agent can help you design a memorable trip
By Shalleen Mayes
Israel is one of the hottest places to travel, and Israel tour agencies can help you find the best deals on travel and tours of the area. While you can always book your own travel, a knowledgeable travel agent can work within your budget to design the package that meets your business needs.An Israel travel agency may know special deals and the best times of the year to travel, as w...
Carry-On Luggage Basics
Take your first steps with carry-on luggage
By Lisa Maloney
While airplane carry-on luggage styles have changed over the years, with designs now ranging from tiny over-the-shoulder totes to massive wheeled behemoths, the general concept behind carry-ons and their basic purpose remain the same. Whether you're carrying on a purse, a briefcase or a wheeled tote, the idea is that you'll be able to immediately access everything you'v...
Making the Most of Travel Agencies in Israel
Let an Israel travel agency take care of the legwork
By Shalleen Mayes
There's no hard and fast rule that you have to use an Israel travel agency in order to go there. But you may find that you save time and money by relying on travel agents in Israel, who can navigate the airlines and hotels to find the best deals on your behalf.You can find a travel agency in Israel or in the states to suit your needs. The travel agent you select should take int...
Making the Most of Travel Agencies in Lebanon
Getting around with help from travel agencies in Lebanon
By Patti Richards
Making the most of travel agencies in Lebanon starts with knowing where you want to go and how you want to get there. Lebanon boasts some of the most fantastic ancient ruins and cities in the world. It’s also home to the famous and much sought after Cedars of Lebanon, now a protected species of tree in the country. Lebanon is a cultural mix of Middle Eastern and Western cultu...
Making the Most of Travel Agencies in California
California travel agencies that go above and beyond your basic business needs
By Lisa Maloney
If you're local to California or planning to visit there, having a California travel agent helps ensure that you'll get the best deals along with the best local insider information. Travel agents in California are likely to have local connections that national mega-chains don't, and will be able to bring you up to speed on everything from detailed airport information to...
Travel Agencies in California Education and Training
Get the knowledge you need to become a California travel agent
By Shannon Tani
When people want to travel, they often turn to travel agencies in California. Education and training are important if you want to work as an agent in a California travel agency. While there are no education requirements to work for travel agencies in California, education and training will help you to do the best job possible. If you want to start your own travel agency, California...
Carry-On Luggage Laws and Regulations
Know the rules on airline carry-on baggage
By Nikki Davis
Business travelers have to be mindful of airline carry-on baggage rules. If not, you run the risk of major delays that can be time consuming, embarrassing and costly. By being aware of airline carry-on luggage size restrictions, you can avoid unexpected costs at the check-in gate if your carry on is deemed too large to take with you.You should also educate yourself on what items ar...
Working with Travel Agencies in Australia
Know what to expect when you work with travel agencies in Australia
By Angela King
Australian travel agencies are important to use if you have business to conduct on the continent. Authorized tourist agencies in Australia can ensure you have the information you need for a safe and uncomplicated trip to and within Australia.Travel agents specializing in Australia can create an itinerary based on your unique needs and can make travel arrangements that fit your budg...
Extended Stay Key Terms
Learn the key terms for extended stay accommodations
By Shannon Tani
When traveling for business for an extended period, it's nice to have some of the comforts of your own home rather than staying in a typical hotel room. However, you may be confused by some of the terms that you see on the extended stay websites. What's the difference between a studio and a suite? Is corporate housing the same as an extended stay hotel? Will you need any pr...
Travel Agencies in Canada Key Terms
Learn the key terms essential to conducting business with Canadian travel agencies
By Paul Hirsch
Canadian travel agencies serve a diverse, bilingual audience over a very large land expanse. In the province of Quebec, French is the primary language, while English is the primary language in the rest of the country. It is helpful if Canadian travel agents know both languages. Another important element of conducting travel business in Canada is learning the key terms associated wi...
