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Maximizing Your Vacation: The Many Hats of a Travel Agent

Traveler's Q

This is where the role of a travel agent comes in handy. A professional travel agent is specialized in creating customized itineraries for clients, meeting their specific travel needs. A travel agent is a professional who can provide efficient and customized travel planning for a nominal price.

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How A Destination Management Company Will Help Your Corporate Event

Traveler's Q

Their work in providing a range of services that include transportation, accommodation, dining, entertainment, and team-building activities. Your destination management company and travel agent will need to know all the specific activities you have in mind. Will they travel by foot, car, or public transport?

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Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda

Smart Meetings

A town-hall meeting at the conference identified other resources MPU could help secure, including limited liability insurance and streamlining IATA, CLIA and other travel agent certifications. He is negotiating with transportation companies, as well. Augmented Income Streams.

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Navigating Cultural Differences: Effective Strategies for Managing Guests in a Foreign Destination

Traveler's Q

They specialize in providing a range of services that include transportation, accommodation, dining, entertainment, and team-building activities. You should also include details on how your guests can get to each activity, whether it’s by foot, car, or public transport.

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CDC Will Allow Cruise Travel to Resume This Summer   

Smart Meetings

According to the trade association, the very small fraction of reported Covid cases (fewer than 50, based on public reports) is dramatically lower than the rate on land or in any other transportation mode.

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How to Get IATA Accreditation for Travel Business: Options and Steps to Take

AltexSoft Travel

The air travel industry is no exception. IATA stands for International Air Transport Association. IATA-certified agents must commit to an industry ethical codes and meet the general industry procedure standards. Working as an IATA agent also means including the IATA logo and branding on travel agents’ premises and websites.

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31st Travel Tour Expo set Feb 2 – 4 at SMX

Travel Daily Media

“But travel agencies offer people-to-people connection, a more personalized service who’s always ready to assist in case of misconnections, missing luggage, insurance, etc. We’re not just travel agents–we’re expert travel advisors who can share with you the best advices to give more value for your travel money,” says Patria T.

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