Travel agents will make sure you get the best rate possible. Since travel agencies represent all airlines, hotels and car rental companies they are able to shop around to get you the best possible rate, schedule, etc. Let your tickets come to you. Many travel agents will deliver your airline tickets and other travel documents to you at your office or arrange for you to pick them up at the airport prior to your flight. Your travel agent is your representative.
Many companies qualify for travel discounts through airlines, hotels and car rental agencies.
A travel agent can ensure that all of your company's representatives receive any travel discounts your company may be entitled to. Some travel agents will even act as your assistant while you're traveling. At some agencies, agents will call your destination if your flight is delayed, send faxes, arrange for meeting facilities, etc. Some travel agencies have taken their marketing to business travelers to a new level. Today it is not uncommon to see travel agencies located in airports across the country offering everything from conference rooms to personal work stations.