Attention: Traveller
“Why use a travel agent, when you can just go online and book your own trip?”
Well simply put, travel agent are the dynamic force behind connecting clients with their best vacation experiences possible.
Yes you can go online and simply book your travel, but at times this can become time consuming, frustrating, confusing and at time dissatisfying.
Just using a website to book your trip takes the personal touch, the personal service and expert opinions.
This is where a travel agent can be a great help.
Here are some of ways that a travel agent can be of service to you.
- Expert Guidance
- Personalised Service
- Taylor-Made Travel
- Value
- Customer Support
- Time Saving
- Impartial Information
7 Reasons Why You Should Use a Travel Agent
1. Expert Guidance
The travel industry is huge and can become complicated but travel agents have the inside knowledge and resources to get around it and get you through it.
Travel agents will have the understanding and the resources of the pros and cons of the many resort brands to reading a cruise ship deck plan with ease.
Travels agents will also have specialised information right at their fingertips.
Having this specialised information gives travel agents first-hand experience that will help them to match you with the best location and accommodations for your trip.
When you use a travel agent they will have your best interest at heart so that you are covered for everything from which activities are available to the most affordable way to get you to your vacation.
2. Personal Service
It is important for travel agents to have happy, satisfied customers and that you are happy with your travel options.
If you need assistance, your travel agent will be just a phone call or email away.
Travel agents want happy clients and they will put in time and effort to make certain that their travellers receive immediate attention when they need it.
This service is not just at the beginning of the travel booking, it is extended to when you return back home.
3. Taylor-Made Travel
Travel agents will ensure that your vacation is Taylor-made to fit your needs and requirements such as:
- Food Allergies
- Special needs requirements
- Wheelchair access
- Airport additional support
- Play area for children
- Gym
4. Value
Travel agents understand that your vacation is important to you and that budget is important to almost everyone.
For this reason travel agents will be dedicated to helping you plan the best value travel experience possible.
Travel agents will take the time to make sure that your vacation goals are closely matched such as, which activities and excursions most closely fit your vacation requirements so that you will get the most out of your budget.
Many travellers don’t realise that travel agents will share this professional guidance at no extra cost to you.
5. Customer Support
Now this is an important and main reason for using a travel agent and that is that they will act as your safety net.
In the rare case that something on your vacation does not go to plan, travel agents are available and are there to resolve the problem so that you can relax and enjoy your vacation.
It is important to know that travel agents work for their clients and not for the travel supplier and their main concern is always the clients/travellers unique needs and travel experience.
6. Time Saving
Travel agents will know exactly where to go to get the information needed, which means that they will be able to find reputable travel options for you. This can be done with a phone call or a few clicks.
So using a travel agent will save you time and energy in planning your vacation and in handling your travel arrangements.
7. Impartial Information
The main goal for travel agents is to make sure that their clients are happy and provide them with the best service possible.
So you can be assured that your travel agent number one priority is to make sure that you have the best vacation possible.
Travel agents will do their utmost best to make sure that they act for your best interest and will work hard and honestly to make sure that all you questions and concerns are alleviated.
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