16/01/2025
I saw this on another site and wanted to share with my fantastic colleagues.
 Travel Agents Rock, please read below and be educated:
I think a lot of people misunderstand what travel agents do. Yes, they quote and book vacations. Yes, they make personalized itineraries and plans for you. Yes, this costs you NOTHING extra over booking it yourself.
What they don't do is get paid if you don't book with them. They are not paid an hourly wage. They are only compensated on trips they book, and only after you return home from traveling usually by the partnering hotels, destinations, or ships. So that Mexico vacation, cruise, all-inclusive resort stay, etc. that you book on your own - they could have booked it for the same price or sometimes cheaper but you would have helped them build their business. AT NO COST TO YOU. Booking with a travel agent is a win-win! We have learned since COVID things come up, pre travel and during travel support is more important than ever in an ever changing landscape.
In a blurred travel world where a professional travel agent has relationships and knowledge you can’t just “research” on your own or influencers who are “compensated” for their promotions while a professional agent will pair you with a destination or brand to fit your custom needs. Don’t take chances instead have the agent take control for you.
Memories are an investment, make them count!
The cost of their services is already included in the cost you pay, whether you use an agent or not. Essentially you are paying for a service you are not receiving.
You want to travel with the peace of mind of a professional agent with industry relationships to be there for support because we have all seen things don’t always go perfect”
Please consider always using a Travel Agent for your vacations