Travel agent vs. Web
I am a WWW baby. For almost all my travel needs, I am greatly dependent on what the world wide web has to offer. At the click of my mouse, I see what needs to be seen. For my budget travel needs, aggregators and other Online Travel tools help me in selecting what I think is the best for me.
There are still those, however, who would still rather talk to a person… a travel agent who they trust would give them the better deal. A travel agent whom they deem more informed of the offers that are out there.
Here's an interesting argument (with equally interesting comments from readers) on Why A Travel Agent Is Better Than Expedia.
What do YOU think?!
August 23rd, 2006 at 5:18 pm
I’m also web dependent when it comes to my travel needs. I find it very convenient and more often, cheaper than booking with a travel agent. I guess you just need to know where to look.
When it comes to airfare deals though, some travel agencies get better prices, depending on the classification of the fare. Airline websites are doing something about it too by having special web fares.