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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The islands therefore have a flourishing tourism economy from surf camps and travel agencies that offer foreign surfers guided trips. Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024 Travelers can book cruises through the airline as part of a partnership with travel agency World Travel Holdings, Southwest said Tuesday. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024 With the brand’s roots as a travel agency, the concept store is based on exploration and scouts treasures from every corner of the country, from food and drink to crafts such as calligraphy. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024 This has given rise to a lucrative industry of travel agencies that promise to get pilgrims to Saudi Arabia unofficially, often with assurances of transport and accommodation that may not be fulfilled or are below standard. Magdy Samaan, CNN, 25 June 2024 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 17 Nov. 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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