Why You Should Use a travel agent for your future travels
In recent times of what's been going in the world, the travel industry has taken a 360 turn. Due to the COVID-19, there have been flight cancellations, cruise cancellations, hotel cancellations, and a lot of chaos. Many people who have booked their travels online are having a hard time getting ahold of someone to help them, resulting in them missing the chance to get refunds or airline credits. Here are some reasons why you should use a travel agency or agent for your next booking!
It Doesn’t hurt!
Yes, that's right, it really wouldn't hurt to use a travel agency, as a matter of fact, you will be doing so much to support a local business. 99% of travel agents do not charge a service fee. When using an agent, you get a personal one on one experience with someone who is looking out for your best interest. Travel agents have the knowledge to help you pick the best destinations, hotels and activities for you. The process of using an agent is just as easy as using an online service. You choose where you'd like to go and where you'd like to stay, and you can have it booked online with your just like you do with other online travel websites. If you have a friend or family member, that's, a travel agent, let them help you. You will be getting the perfect customer service, and you will also be supporting your local business.
travel insurance plans
Since the recent advisories, travellers have been recently asking about travel insurance. There are many plans out there to choose from. Travel agents have the knowledge to provide policies that will benefit you the most. They're many plans that can be covered for one trip or all your trips for the year. Agents have the knowledge to know what plans work. Some of the plans they can offer are premium insurance, all-inclusive insurance, medical insurance, flight cancellation insurance, flight delay insurance, emergency medical insurance, and so much more. Ask your agent about the following plans that they offer, and they will be more than glad to assist you.
They are the extinguishers to your fires
Travelling sometimes may not always be smooth. The most unexpected things can sometimes turn your travels upside down. For example, look at what has recently happened with the global pandemic. Many travellers were forced to cut their vacations short or even cancel their upcoming trips, and when that does happen, it can be overwhelming to handle, when anything like this ever happens to you it's always great to know that your agent has your back. They will be the ones that will be on the phone waiting to hear from the airlines to figure out the next step would be, when having these issues its always good to know that you have a travel agent ready to put out any fires.
They are your personal concierge
Whenever you need anything done like changes, cancellations and much more, they are always one call away. Usually, when you use other travel sites to book your travels, it is hard to get a hold of someone. Most of the time, you're just another number, but when it comes to using a travel agent, they are dedicated to you and your travels from the day they book until the day you return. Their duty is to be there always for you, and that's what you will get.
Group Travel
Extended families often travel together, and businesses have group travel requirements from time to time. In either case, a full-service online travel agent can easily book trips for people who have the same destination but who are travelling from different places. Having a group travel coordinator gives everyone peace of mind and ensures that the group's needs are met. There are many travel agents that can assist in destination weddings, honeymoons, family reunions, corporate travel and so much more. Travel agents will make the planning of your group trips less stressful so all you have to do is worry about getting to the airport.
Terrific Deals
You can make your own booking, but you won't necessarily get a low far or the best deal. Airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and cruise ships count on people to make their own reservations and charge higher rates to those who do. Yet they don't really make a profit until they're completely booked. Think of hotel rooms, airplane seats, and cruise ship cabins as perishable commodities. Just like an expired carton of milk has to be pulled off the grocery store shelf, on any given night, an empty hotel room is lost revenue that will never be regained. Similarly, an airplane is going to fly, and a cruise ship will embark on whether or not the seats and cabins are full. It's in the best interest of hotels, airlines, and cruise ships to be fully booked. That's why they offer discounted fares to an online travel agent, who can then pass along the savings to you.
Conclusion
There you have it! I hope this has helped you to understand why using a travel agent is vital for your travel services. They have been around before the online sites came out and will be thereafter. The amount of personal service that you will receive for your travels cannot be untouched. Travel agents will be there for you always, and whenever you need something, they’re just a call, text or email away. One thing people don’t know is that travel agents are supposed to be there for you 24/7. No matter what, so always make sure that if there is an issue while travelling, you can always reach out to them for them to assist you.
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Andre Lapsey is the owner of The High Journey Travels, a new modern way of travelling for those who are looking to add adventure to their lives.
Travelling over 45 countries and counting Andre has the knowledge and experience when it comes to having a fantastic travel experience.
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