Definitions for travel agency
trav·el agen·cy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. travel agencynoun

   an agency that arranges personal travel

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. travel agencynoun

   a company that arranges personal travel and accomodation for travellers

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Travel agency

   A travel agency is a private retailer or public service that provides travel and tourism-related services to the general public on behalf of accommodation or travel suppliers to offer different kinds of travelling packages for each destination. Travel agencies can provide outdoor recreation activities, airlines, car rentals, cruise lines, hotels, railways, travel insurance, package tours, insurance, guide books, VIP airport lounge access, 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. A travel agency's main function is to act as an agent, selling travel products and services on behalf of a supplier. They are also called Travel Advisors. They do not keep inventory in-hand unless they have pre-booked hotel rooms or cabins on a cruise ship for a group travel event such as a wedding, honeymoon, or other group event.

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1. travel agency

   A travel agency is a company or organization that provides various services related to travel and tourism. They assist individuals or groups in planning, organizing, and booking their trips, including accommodations, transportation, tour packages, and other travel-related services. Travel agencies offer expertise and advice on destinations, travel itineraries, visa requirements, travel insurance, and often have access to discounted rates or exclusive deals from airlines, hotels, cruises, car rentals, and other travel suppliers. They act as intermediaries between travelers and travel suppliers, handling all the necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience.

WikidataRate this definition:4.4 / 5 votes

1. Travel agency

   A travel agency is a private retailer or public service that provides tourism related services to the public on behalf of suppliers such as airlines, car rentals, cruise lines, hotels, railways, and package tours. In addition to dealing with ordinary tourists most travel agencies have a separate department devoted to making travel arrangements for business travelers and some travel agencies specialize in commercial and business travel only. There are also travel agencies that serve as general sales agents for foreign travel companies, allowing them to have offices in countries other than where their headquarters are located.

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How to pronounce travel agency?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of travel agency in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of travel agency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of travel agency in a Sentence

1. Kenya Airways:

   If we do not adopt an OTA (online travel agency) business model, we will become technology companies' sub-divisions, if Amazon wanted to buy two or three airlines that wouldn't be an effort for them. I think the only reason they don't do it is because it is not practical. It is much better to have the problems outside and take the margin yourself.

2. Brad Towle:

   We traveled to accommodations, took pictures and registered information almost day and night for many months on end, it was the first time for a community in Japan to start their own travel agency and reservation system for both domestic and international travelers.

3. Kaan Kavaloğlu:

   We are in close contact with the tour operators of different countries and OTA [online travel agency] colleagues, who confirm that Türkiye is gearing up for another record-breaking summer season at all of its major destinations.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=travel agency
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Travel_Agency
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travel_Agency
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=travel agency