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What is the primary function of a travel agency?
What is the primary function of a travel agency?
- To operate as a general sales agent for foreign travel companies
- To sell travel related products and services to customers (correct)
- To organize events and sightseeing tours
- To provide accommodations for travelers
What role does a travel agent play in the travel industry?
What role does a travel agent play in the travel industry?
- A direct supplier of travel products and services
- A regulatory authority overseeing travel operations
- An important intermediary representing various travel suppliers (correct)
- An exclusive agent for a single airline or hotel chain
What distinguishes a travel agency from other businesses?
What distinguishes a travel agency from other businesses?
- It provides accommodations exclusively for travelers
- It exclusively organizes package tours for customers
- It operates as a direct supplier of travel products and services
- It sells travel related products and services on behalf of suppliers (correct)
What function did Robert Smart of Bristol, England serve in the travel industry in 1822?
What function did Robert Smart of Bristol, England serve in the travel industry in 1822?
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What is the significance of travel agencies serving as general sales agents for foreign travel companies?
What is the significance of travel agencies serving as general sales agents for foreign travel companies?
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