10 Myths About Travel Agents (Part 2)

MYTH 4: It is Expensive to Use a Travel Agent.
FACT: The fee a travel agent charges really depends upon the agent. While
some of the more luxury agencies have higher fees, the average fee is quite
marginal. Some travel agents will even drop the fee or offer a discount once
you have finalized your trip with them. Plus, you can always ask an agent upfront
what their fees are and decide for yourself if it’s worth it. Also, it is important to
remember that a lot of online booking sites, such as Orbitz and Expedia, charge
a booking fee as well.

MYTH 5: I Can Easily Book the Same Trip on My Own Without Using a
Travel Agent.
FACT: Although travel agents have access to all of the same outlets you would
use when looking to book travel, they also have access to exclusive pricing and
package deals that are most times not available to the public. Your travel agent
also has more leverage in helping out in situations such as hotels claiming to be
booked, when in fact they may still have rooms available that are on hold for
travel agents reservations. So when everyone else is telling you “No” your travel
agent can turn that into a "Yes".

MYTH 6: Travel Agents Don’t Have Information as Updated as the Internet.
FACT: Travel agents obtain some of their information from the same sources as
online booking sites. They also receive daily emails and faxes with new specials
from resorts and hotels that may not be published on the internet. Travel agents
can also call a place directly to see if they can work out other kinds of special
deals for you, something an online site can’t do.


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