Budget constraints, changing airfares and schedules, not knowing which vacation packages to choose all add up to unpacked luggage and frustration. Have no fear, a travel agent is here. That s what a travel agent does. Since they know the ins and outs of the travel industry, they do all the legwork.
Travel agencies arrange tours for individuals or for groups.
Today, many cruise liners, resorts and travel groups use travel agents to promote travel packages and lure customers to visit them. The good part about this industry is that it is regulated by the travel industry, which has established ethical codes for travel agencies to follow. When it comes to the moolah, most of the income comes from commissions paid by airlines, car rental companies, hotels, tour operators and other business that serve travellers. These businesses pay a commission on each reservation that an agency makes or an each ticket it sells. To be a good travel agent, you need to be familiar with the nitty-gritties of the products and services you offer.