TRAVEL AGENTS.
Travel agents sell the holidays that tour operators put together, they also sell other travel products to a wide range of customers. There are over 5000 travel agency outlets within the UK that are members of ABTA - The Travel Association.
Most travel agents are usually around to provide holidays for leisure purposes, this could be a two week holiday or a weekend away.
In the UK we have different types of travel agencies, Web-based, Retail, Call Center and Business. Travel agencies are often independently owned but usually they are part of a big chain owned by one single company, the term for this is ''multiples''.
Most travel agents are usually around to provide holidays for leisure purposes, this could be a two week holiday or a weekend away.
In the UK we have different types of travel agencies, Web-based, Retail, Call Center and Business. Travel agencies are often independently owned but usually they are part of a big chain owned by one single company, the term for this is ''multiples''.
- An example of a multiples travel agency is ''Thomson.''
- An example of a independent travel agency could be ''Going Places''
Web Based Travel Agents.
Web based travel agents have become more and more popular with the public and thousands of people each year now book holidays online. One reason for this could be that it saves a lot of time, a few clicks and you can buy your dream holiday, some people may think going to a store to book it nowadays is a waste of time! Also web based travel agents are good for booking last minute holidays, one say you might decide you just need to get a away and this makes it easier for you to do so. Booking online usually saves you a lot of money as you find the best deals on there. 'On the beach' is an example of a web based travel agents and it allows you to tailor make a package holiday to suit you. However there is one MUST when booking online, make sure that it is ABTA or ATOL protected.
Web based travel agents have become more and more popular with the public and thousands of people each year now book holidays online. One reason for this could be that it saves a lot of time, a few clicks and you can buy your dream holiday, some people may think going to a store to book it nowadays is a waste of time! Also web based travel agents are good for booking last minute holidays, one say you might decide you just need to get a away and this makes it easier for you to do so. Booking online usually saves you a lot of money as you find the best deals on there. 'On the beach' is an example of a web based travel agents and it allows you to tailor make a package holiday to suit you. However there is one MUST when booking online, make sure that it is ABTA or ATOL protected.
Retail Agent.
At one point a retail travel agent was the only way people booked holidays, you had to go in-store and look at brochures or talk to the travel agent about the type of holiday you wanted and then they'd try and find one that seemed suitable. These travel agents usually sold the packages that Tour operators put together, unless they were owned themselves by a tour operator then they sold their own packages. They are part of a private sector and will find any holiday you wish, whether its in the country (domestic) or overseas (outbound). Sometimes if you cant find a holiday package that's been made previously that suits you, then the travel agent will tailor make you a holiday to suit your wishes. An example of a retail travel agent could be the CO-OPERATIVE Travel Agent, they are mainly based in shops but do have a website you can access too, of course travel agents also are ATOL and ABTA protected.
At one point a retail travel agent was the only way people booked holidays, you had to go in-store and look at brochures or talk to the travel agent about the type of holiday you wanted and then they'd try and find one that seemed suitable. These travel agents usually sold the packages that Tour operators put together, unless they were owned themselves by a tour operator then they sold their own packages. They are part of a private sector and will find any holiday you wish, whether its in the country (domestic) or overseas (outbound). Sometimes if you cant find a holiday package that's been made previously that suits you, then the travel agent will tailor make you a holiday to suit your wishes. An example of a retail travel agent could be the CO-OPERATIVE Travel Agent, they are mainly based in shops but do have a website you can access too, of course travel agents also are ATOL and ABTA protected.
Business Travel Agent.
Radius Travel is an example of a business travel agent, they specialize in providing services for business people. They sort out the transport and accommodation but can even offer additional services like, planing them an itinerary if requested, organizing events and sorting their VISA's out. Radius Travel is part of the private sector, and at Radius Travel their mission is to “make global work.” They recognize that every market is distinct - from culture and relationships to regulations and technology. To ensure your success, they design and deliver the customers program through a worldwide network of leading corporate travel agencies that are expert in their individual markets. No matter where your business travelers need to go, there is always a member of the Radius network ready to help.
Radius Travel is an example of a business travel agent, they specialize in providing services for business people. They sort out the transport and accommodation but can even offer additional services like, planing them an itinerary if requested, organizing events and sorting their VISA's out. Radius Travel is part of the private sector, and at Radius Travel their mission is to “make global work.” They recognize that every market is distinct - from culture and relationships to regulations and technology. To ensure your success, they design and deliver the customers program through a worldwide network of leading corporate travel agencies that are expert in their individual markets. No matter where your business travelers need to go, there is always a member of the Radius network ready to help.
Call Center Travel Agents.
A call center travel agent is simply a travel agency that you ring up in order to book flights and accommodation. An example of a call center travel agents could be STA Travel. This is the world's leading call center travel specialist. Whenever you're planning on going and whatever you want to do when you get there, they will have something to suit you. Not only do they plan your flights but they find you stuff to do once you get their and specialize in helping students by offering student discounts and finding things for them to do once they get to the other country, like language courses, tours and volunteering projects.
A call center travel agent is simply a travel agency that you ring up in order to book flights and accommodation. An example of a call center travel agents could be STA Travel. This is the world's leading call center travel specialist. Whenever you're planning on going and whatever you want to do when you get there, they will have something to suit you. Not only do they plan your flights but they find you stuff to do once you get their and specialize in helping students by offering student discounts and finding things for them to do once they get to the other country, like language courses, tours and volunteering projects.