Travel Agents and Industry Experts

[d360]

We had many requests from Travel Agents and Travel Industry experts to start a section discussing topics relating to the online travel industry. So here it is! Please post your questions and commentary.

[manuelrodriguez]

Originally Posted by d360

We had many requests from Travel Agents and Travel Industry experts to start a section discussing topics relating to the online travel industry. So here it is! Please post your questions and commentary.

How can I find good travel agent?

[lancemaria]

me too , i want to know some details..

[greenopstanley]

Hi

Thanks for starting this new section as it will help people to find out solutions to travel related problem.

[manuelrodriguez]

I hope to hear those travel agents tips from the experts...

[Conti]

Originally Posted by manuelrodriguez

How can I find good travel agent?

It'll be best to get a recommendation from someone. Do you know someone that has used one?

[The Travel Slut]

Originally Posted by Conti

It'll be best to get a recommendation from someone. Do you know someone that has used one?

I believe the 2 best criteria for selecting an agent or specialist are:

1. Someone that makes themselves accessible at any time to research/plan & book travel. Having an agent that is generally not accessible leads to unanswered questions and unnecessary confusion.

2. Someone with credibility and honesty. Having an agent that can say "been there, done that" and that can prove it is re-assuring. Having an agent that is looking out for your best interests is important. As an example, if one were to refer a person to the internet to book air travel as it is less expensive than going thru a travel agency, then I would consider the agent is looking out for my best interests. The same goes for an agent that provides options or alternatives.

IMHO.

[manuelrodriguez]

Originally Posted by The Travel Slut

I believe the 2 best criteria for selecting an agent or specialist are:

1. Someone that makes themselves accessible at any time to research/plan & book travel. Having an agent that is generally not accessible leads to unanswered questions and unnecessary confusion.

2. Someone with credibility and honesty. Having an agent that can say "been there, done that" and that can prove it is re-assuring. Having an agent that is looking out for your best interests is important. As an example, if one were to refer a person to the internet to book air travel as it is less expensive than going thru a travel agency, then I would consider the agent is looking out for my best interests. The same goes for an agent that provides options or alternatives.

IMHO.

sounds good!
are u really a travel agent?, well thnks for the tips...