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What is the primary function of travel agencies?
What is the primary function of travel agencies?
What are some of the services that travel agencies can provide?
What are some of the services that travel agencies can provide?
What are global distribution systems (GDS)?
What are global distribution systems (GDS)?
What is the role of a traditional travel agent?
What is the role of a traditional travel agent?
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What is the significance of IATA licensing for travel agencies?
What is the significance of IATA licensing for travel agencies?
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Which two companies are the largest travel agencies on the list of top-earning travel companies?
Which two companies are the largest travel agencies on the list of top-earning travel companies?
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What is the job outlook for travel agents?
What is the job outlook for travel agents?
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What was the first travel agency in Japan and when was it established?
What was the first travel agency in Japan and when was it established?
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What is the relationship between travel agencies and airlines?
What is the relationship between travel agencies and airlines?
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Study Notes
Travel Agencies: Providing Tourism-Related Services
- Travel agencies offer travel and tourism-related services on behalf of accommodation or travel suppliers to the general public.
- Travel agencies can provide outdoor recreation, arranging logistics for luggage and medical items delivery for travellers upon request, public transport timetables, car rentals, and bureau de change services.
- Travel agencies can also serve as general sales agents for airlines that do not have offices in a specific region.
- Travel agencies’ main function is to act as an agent, selling travel products and services on behalf of a supplier.
- Travel agencies receive commissions and other benefits and incentives from providers or may charge a fee to the end-users.
- Travel agencies use the services of the major computer reservations systems, also known as global distribution systems (GDS).
- Booking Holdings and Expedia Group, both online travel agencies, are the largest travel agencies on the list of top-earning travel companies.
- Travel agencies can be multinational companies, medium-sized organizations, or independent, small companies.
- A traditional travel agent may work for a travel agency or work freelance.
- Travel agencies must be licensed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in many countries.
- Nippon Travel Agency became the first travel agency in Japan in 1905, and in 1929, Intourist was formed as the official state travel agency of the Soviet Union.
- In 2019, there were 82,000 people who worked as travel agents for their full-time jobs, and job prospects should be best for travel agents who specialize in specific destinations or particular types of travelers.
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Do you know what travel agencies do? Are you aware of the services they offer? Test your knowledge about these tourism-related organizations with this quiz! From arranging logistics to serving as general sales agents, travel agencies have a lot to offer. Learn more about their functions, history, and regulations in this informative quiz. Perfect for travel enthusiasts and industry professionals alike!
