Why to Choose a Local Travel Agent Over Online Travel Sites?

Smart mobile have increased the penetration of internet and the transparency offered by online travel agents make us feel that we can have our own travel planning and now indeed many of us have started planning their trip themselves. Due to this scenario, I always thought of an extinction of travel agents in the neighborhood market due to the birth of the new technology. But as and when I went into a deeper research, I realized I was WRONG. Yes, I was wrong coz they (travel agents) definitely have a better edge over the online travel agents. I have tried to cover some of them here:-

1. Travel Agents share knowledge while booking Travel Agents have a good knowledge of the area you are going to travel and will try to warn you, if any error in your planning whereas online agents will simply ask you to book tickets / packages prefabricated by them. These neighborhood travel agents work like consultants and help you plan your trip better, saving money and maximizing your travel fun
2. Personal relations and Responsibility OTA (Online travel agents) doesn’t have a personal relation with you and can never meet the personal touch as well as they also lack responsibility. If any error or problem occurs, you have to call to the customer care of OTA’s which becomes a nightmare when they are unable to resolve. The neighborhood agents will try their best to resolve the issue as soon as possible and at least you have a person to get hold of.
3. A myth that OTA are cheap and transparent A myth that you see all the rates on the screen doesn’t mean the rates are transparent and best. So how can you say they are transparent? Simply because they claim to give best rate on your screen doesn’t give enough grounds to their claim of being transparent. Many comparison sites like Trivago have popped up due to the price differentiation. At times travel agents have contracted rates which are better than OTA rates and are able to provide at much cheaper price. This applies in airlines too where you can avail fixed departures at much lower rates the displaying on the screen.
4. Customization OTA can’t provide customization while Travel agents can customize as per your requirement.

So in my opinion do consult a neighborhood travel agent before booking on any OTA. This will give you better results making your trip smooth and cheap. For best and comfort stay contact onceTour Travel Agent India - Savi Travels Savi Hotels and Resorts Group Jaipur Best Budget Hotel Savi Regency Jaipur Savi Camps Jaisalmer - Best Camping Solution