- There are basically three types of travel agencies available to consumers: local, nation-specific, and global. Local travel agencies specialize in specific local regions and focus on planning transportation, accommodations, and trips. Nation-specific travel agencies help travelers plan a trip to a particular destination. Finally, global agencies plan a trips all over the globe.
- Travel agencies essentially attract customers who want little to do with the planning and organization of a trip. They work on three main areas of travel: transportation, accommodation, and tours/excursions.
- Travelers should be aware that agencies charge different rates for their service. Sometimes, there is no cost to you, as affiliated hotels, airlines, and tour companies pay the agency directly for booking your trip. Other agencies charge the traveler a percentage (around 10-15%) of the total trip cost.
- If you're not the fussy type and you just need to get on your way, travel agencies are the perfect solution to the headache that can be travel planning. Travel agencies provide peace of mind and, in some cases, save you money because of special discounts they receive from airlines, hotels, and tour companies.
- Most people think travel agencies cost a significant amount of money. In reality, they can save you money and also give you peace of mind if you're looking for a stress-free way to plan a trip.
