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travel agency
noun
: an agency engaged in selling and arranging transportation, accommodations, tours, and trips for travelers
called also travel bureau
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Turkish National Police, the Turkish Embassy in London, U.K., the Trendy Lara Hotel and the travel agency company TUI Group didn't immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comments.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Only 9% of North American travelers will rely on their corporate travel department for booking, compared to the global average of 11%, and 13% of North American travelers still rely on travel agency call centers to book air travel, compared to the global average of 9%.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Book via a travel agent Many hotels and travel agencies cater specifically to honeymoon stays.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2024
Take a look at some of the names below, with pricing data current as of Sept. 25: Online travel agency operator Tripadvisor made the cut.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1898, in the meaning defined above
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“Travel agency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travel%20agency. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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