MYTH 7: Travel Agents are a Waste of Time.
FACT: Although you can find much of the same information that the travel agent
provides for you on your own, you are going to spend a lot of valuable time
doing so. A travel agent can actually save you from hours of painful research
and price comparison shopping. They have up to date prices, hotel conditions,
and interesting new activities. Their prior knowledge and experience gives them
the upper hand in trip planning.
MYTH 8: Travel Agents Have Lost Their Clout.
FACT: Travel agents book hotels, cruises, and activities every day. The companies
that provide these services know that and want their business and will work to
keep that business coming back. So while a place might be telling you “Sorry
we are booked,” for your one time trip, they are more likely to make an exception
for the travel agent to insure that the agent sends them more business in the future.
MYTH 9: The Need for Travel Agents is Being Replaced by the Internet.
FACT: There are some things technology cannot replicate, and personal touch
is one of them. The Internet is a valuable resource, but it cannot replace the
expertise, guidance and personal service of a travel agent. At a time when
travelers are stressed out with hectic schedules, travel agents have all of the
information at their finger tips, saving valuable hours of surfing on the web. Agents
can also offer insider tips, generally based on personal experience.
MYTH 10: Travel Agents Can Only Book My Flight and Hotel.
FACT: Travel agents can arrange car service, personalized tours, activities and
travel insurance, in addition to all the basic travel services they provide. They
are also excellent sources of information concerning good restaurants, good sites
to see, and tips on what to pack.
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