Travel Agent how-to
How to Plan a Custom Vacation
Great trips start with great questions.
Quick answer
Great trips start with great questions. In short: ask; suggest; research, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Ask about goals, interests, budget and dates.
Suggest destinations.
Research flights, hotels and activities.
Present two or three options.
Book the chosen trip.
Send a detailed itinerary.
Safety reminders for travel agents
- Share travel advisories with clients
- Recommend travel insurance
- Protect client data and payments
- Verify supplier reliability
Key terms
GDS · Itinerary · FAM trip · Host agency · Commission · Service fee: see the full travel agent glossary.