Resources for Travel Agencies

Information on travel agents and agencies.
Travel Insurance

Providers of business travel insurance. Trip insurance coverage may include emergency evacuation protection, international health insurance, and travel cancellation insurance. more »

Travel Agencies in California

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Travel Agencies in Africa

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Travel Agencies in the UK

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Travel Agencies in the US

Travel agencies located in the United States. more »

Aircraft Charter

A travel agency that caters to high end clientele by offering the option to charter a plane or aircraft along with other services for executives.

http://www.skyforce.com.au/
American Discount Cruises & Travel

Offers cruise discounts and deals on all cruise lines, including cruises to the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, South America, Asia and Australia.

http://www.americandiscountcruises.com
China Odyssey Tours

Affordable China tour packages, Yangtze cruises, city tours in Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin, and Tibet. Free 1-on-1 travel consulting, prompt reply.

http://www.chinaodysseytours.com
Cyprus Holidays

Offers hotel bookings and package holidays from the UK to Cyprus. Also provides incoming services for Cyprus travel industry.

http://www.gonorthcyprus.com/
Direct Line Cruises

Cruise-only agency specializing in Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, NCL & Royal Caribbean vacations.

http://www.directlinecruises.com
Experience It Tours - Morocco

Specializing in custom design Morocco tours and holidays for families, small groups and couples.

http://www.experienceittours.com/
Galapagos travel by Voyagers

Travel agency specialized in organizing Galapagos Islands cruise tours, services include pre and post trip plans, hotel bookings & local assistance.

http://www.galapagoscruise.com.ec
Holiday Hypermarket

Holiday Hypermarket is a specialist in offering great value package holidays backed up by friendly travel experts available over the phone.

http://www.holidayhypermarket.co.uk/
Icelolly

Travel price comparison website offering a very large selection of cheap holidays all over the world.

http://www.icelolly.com
Indochina Odyssey Tours

Indochina Odyssey Tours - Tailor-made itinerary and worry-free service for private tour to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand & Myanmar.

http://www.indochinaodysseytours.com
Last Minute Holidays

A quality last minute holiday provider specializing in cheap holidays to Europe and beyond.

http://www.globallatedeals.com
Marlin Travel

Marlin Travel offers a variety of travel ideas to world-wide destinations. Book you next vacation at http://www.marlintravel.ca .

http://www.marlintravel.ca
Morocco Tours

Travel Agency specializing in vacation packages to Morocco. Offices in United States and Morocco.

http://www.moroccotours.org/
Signature.ca - Vacation Packages

Offers vacation packages for over 150 hotels & resorts throughout Mexico, Central America, & the Caribbean.

http://www.signaturevacations.com/
Steppes Discovery

Steppes Discovery is a conservation travel company and our aim is simple: to offer you exceptional wildlife and wilderness holidays.

http://www.steppesdiscovery.co.uk
Sunwing

Sunwing offers Canada with last minute deals, all inclusive vacation packages & more to the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Europe & the USA.

http://www.sunwing.ca
Teletext Holidays

Teletext holidays offers an extensive range of great value holidays, hotels, cruises and flights. Find last minute family holidays!

http://www.teletextholidays.co.uk/
Travelsoon.com

Search for flights, hotels and apartments, car hire and other holiday extras or choose your own tailored holiday. Compare prices and book online.

http://www.travelsoon.com
itravel2000

Travel portal offering online bookings for vacation packages, flights, hotels, cruises, car rentals, destination weddings, tours and group travel.

http://www.itravel2000.com

Finding and Using a Business Travel Agency

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? Many small business owners are discovering that is more efficient – and perhaps cheaper in the long run – to have a travel professional navigate the maze of travel options. A good business travel agent can quickly search for low fares and rates. A very good one will go the extra mile and become your personal travel assistant and advocate.

There are three things to consider when selecting an agency:

  1. Look for an agency that knows business travel, not just "travel in general"
  2. Reservation technology should be advanced, fast, and comprehensive
  3. Travel agent skills and customer service should be top-of-the-line

Check professional credentials

The largest travel agent organization in the world is ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents). The NBTA (National Business Travel Association) includes travel management companies among its members.

Ask about agency technology

Find an agency with a reservation system that scans ALL fare databases including Web sites. Ask about enhancements like "best fare search," consortium hotel and rental car programs, fare checker, seat checker, unused ticket management and an online booking program. Do they have accounting and reporting technology that tracks travel expenditures and an online booking program you can access 24/7?

Bricks-and-mortar vs. online business travel agencies

Companies like CWT (Carlson Wagonlit Travel) and American Express Travel have a large network of local offices under a national or global corporate umbrella. Online agencies like Travelocity, Expedia and Orbitz offer as much or more technology than traditional agencies, with varying levels of personal service.
  • Travel agencies charge service fees. Ask for a complete list upfront.
  • Resist aligning with a travel agent just because he/she is a personal or family friend. The key is finding a business travel agent.
  • Ask about 24-hour service and an after-hours 800 number. Most business agencies offer this.
  • Make sure you have a computer profile in the agency's reservation system; it's a big timesaver.
  • You should have a travel policy in place for your traveling staff. Ask your agency for examples and help developing one.
  • Ask how you can benefit from the agency's vendor relationships with airlines, hotels and rental car companies.