travel agency

noun

: an agency engaged in selling and arranging transportation, accommodations, tours, and trips for travelers

called also travel bureau

Examples of travel agency in a Sentence

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Notably, the document states that Gaviota, the tourism holding company that manages 115 hotels and other businesses like car rentals and a travel agency, had $4.3 billion in its bank accounts as of July. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025 Guide to Iceland, a travel agency in the country, says these geothermal pools are heated by underground lava. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 However, CheapOair explained that online travel agencies offer Travel Tuesday deals to attract travelers since demand falls after Thanksgiving as travel peaks. Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024 Yep, for Rizzuto, this week is his travel agency's Super Bowl. Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for travel agency

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of travel agency was in 1898

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“Travel agency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travel%20agency. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

travel agency

noun
: a business that plans and arranges for tours, transportation, and lodgings for travelers
travel agent noun

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