Travel agents are the leading distributors of travel products and services. They are generally geared toward long-term planning (one month in advance or more). Travel agents are an important source of business referrals for many hotel properties. These agents are the people who help us sort through changing airfares and air schedules, vacation packages, visa requirements and resort options.

Frustrated with the recent rash of sold-out hotels and airline seats, travelers are discovering that for all the hype, web sites like Hotels are often not as efficient. A travel agent will solve all of your problems. They may also visit hotels, resorts, and restaurants themselves to evaluate the comfort, cleanliness, and the quality of specific hotels and restaurants so that they can base recommendations on their own experiences or those of colleagues or clients.