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travel agent

noun

Definition of travel agent

: a person engaged in selling and arranging transportation, accommodations, tours, or trips for travelers

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Rather than going through a travel agent, going to Expedia and Kayak. Ben Widdicombe, Town & Country, "Does Succession Get Tom and Shiv's Relationship Right? A Vanderbilt Says Yes.," 11 Aug. 2019 Your travel agent can book a trip from San Francisco through Dusseldorf via Lufthansa with a connection to Frankfurt on Deutsche Bahn. Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, "Travel Troubleshooter: My flight transferred to a train, my ticket didn’t," 22 July 2019 David Pearlman, a travel agent from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., wasn’t impressed with Egypt, a Level 3 country because of a heightened risk of terrorism. Christopher Elliott, Twin Cities, "Where in the world shouldn’t I go on vacation?," 15 June 2019 Airbnb seems to be bulking up for a fight against major online travel agents while still flying under the public radar. Laura Forman, WSJ, "Airbnb Wants to Be a Contender," 11 Mar. 2019 Your travel agent can book a trip from San Francisco through Dusseldorf via Lufthansa with a connection to Frankfurt on Deutsche Bahn. Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, "Travel Troubleshooter: My flight transferred to a train, my ticket didn’t," 22 July 2019 David Pearlman, a travel agent from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., wasn’t impressed with Egypt, a Level 3 country because of a heightened risk of terrorism. Christopher Elliott, Twin Cities, "Where in the world shouldn’t I go on vacation?," 15 June 2019 AAA Michigan and others suggest that consumers may want to turn to a trusted travel agent who can help advise them about resort fees, other costs and amenities. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, "Hotels promise a super low rate — then hit you with fees," 17 July 2019 Your travel agent can book a trip from San Francisco through Dusseldorf via Lufthansa with a connection to Frankfurt on Deutsche Bahn. Christopher Elliot, BostonGlobe.com, "My United Airlines flight transferred to a train — my ticket didn’t," 9 July 2019

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First Known Use of travel agent

1925, in the meaning defined above

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travel agent

noun

English Language Learners Definition of travel agent

: a person whose job is to help people who want to travel by buying plane tickets, making hotel reservations, etc.

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