Is Working With a Travel Agent Worth The Time And Money?

Whether you have a real passion for travel or you only pack your bags on occasion, there’s work involved in planning a trip.

With Google at your fingertips, it’s easier than ever to make your own travel plans. But is “DIY” travel planning always the smartest (and most frugal) move?

It makes good sense to plan your travel when you have a simple itinerary. But many people swear by using a travel agent — even when they could book a trip on their own.

Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of working with a travel agent, how travel agents are paid, when it makes sense to use a travel agent, and how to find a good one.

Advantages of Working With a Travel Agent

Even if you haven’t used a travel agent to book a trip, there’s a good chance your parents or grandparents have used their services.

The role of travel agents has evolved over the last few decades, but recent research shows an increase in business for travel agents in the United States. Revenue generated by the travel agency industry continues to grow and is expected to be over $17 billion in 2020.

So if you think travel agents are a thing of the past, think again.