travel agents - Queenstown

Queenstown, Otago276 travel agents near you

Hire the best travel agents in Queenstown

A travel agency is a company that structures, organizes, and sells travel packages to its clients. It acts as an intermediary between clients and various service providers in the tourism sector, such as airlines, car rental companies, insurance companies, hotels, and more. In France, travel agencies also provide advice and ensure clients are aware of necessary formalities when entering a destination country. They are also responsible for closing any critical or dangerous destinations as advised by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, while managing any problems that may arise with their suppliers. Statistics reveal that there were more than 17,333 travel agencies in France at the end of 2018, with the majority of them being part of networks, such as American Express, Thomas Cook, Selectour, and TourCom. These networks may be integrated, franchised, or voluntary, offering independent companies additional services and negotiating power for better results. Due to the crisis that started in 2008 and the competition from direct online sales, the trend among travel agency networks is towards consolidation and alliances. Some examples of this include the merger of Afat and Selectour in 2010, now called AS Voyages, or the alliance between TourCom and Manor in 2011. Three types of travel agency networks exist with various specificities, including integrated networks, franchised networks, and voluntary networks. Integrated networks feature agencies belonging to the same financial group, with points of sale functioning under a single brand. Franchised networks unite agencies attracted to a specific brand that follow corporate guidelines, while voluntary networks include independent agencies that can retain their autonomy. Regardless of network type, travel agencies face the challenge of adapting to a changing market while providing high-quality service to clients.
Milford Sound Select
1
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Nzstays / Accommodation Nz
2
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Queenstown Combos
3

Travel agent

9300 Queenstown
Southern Alps Motorcycle Tours And Rentals
4
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
5
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Paraflights
6

Travel agent

9300 Queenstown
Cruising Milford Sound Limited
7
9300 Queenstown
Peak Golf Queenstown Limited
8
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Ultimate Hikes
9

Travel agent

9300 Queenstown
Challenge Rafting
10

Travel agent

9300 Queenstown
Commonage Villas
11

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Base Travel
12

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel And Resort Queenstown Lakefront
13
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Nz Wine Tours Limited
14
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Truck Moves New Zealand
15
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Milford Sound Scenic Flights
16
9300 Queenstown
Kiwi Birdlife Park Ltd
17
9300 Queenstown
Shotover Jet
18

Travel agent

9300 Queenstown
Nz On Tour Limited
19

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Jtb New Zealand
20

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Over The Top
21

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Air Wakatipu
22

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Extreme Green Rafting
23
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Discover Queenstown
24
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Routeburn Walk Limited
25
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Dart River Jet Safaris
26
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Happy Travels Nz
27

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Arrow Expeditions New Zealand
28
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Travel New Zealand
29

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Pounamu Apartments
30

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Easyski
31

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
X Travel
32

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Outside Sports Ride
33
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
The Black Shack - Boutique Bach Accommodation - Lake Hawea, New Zealand
34
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Adventure Travel Queenstown New Zealand
35
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
New Zealand Fly Fishing Expeditions
36
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Qbook - Queenstown Visitor Information Centre
37
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Qbook Kawarau Village - Queenstown Visitor Information Centre
38
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Queenstown Tours Limited
39
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Nz Snowshoeing
40

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Independent Mountain Guides
41
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Hollyford Track Guided Walk
42
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Jucy Cruize Queenstown
43
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Xx Aviation Limited
44
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Lake Tekapo Scenic Resort
45
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers Hostel
46
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Kiwi Discovery New Zealand
47
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Happy Travels (Shotover Street)
48
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Queenstown Highlights - Small Group Sightseeing Tours
49
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Peterpans Adventure Travel
50
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Alpine Heliski
51

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Colonial Village Motel
52
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Queenstown Airport Corporation Ltd
53
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Scotties Car Rental Queenstown Airport
54
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Trilogy Trail - Lord Of The Rings
55
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
House Of Travel Wakatipu (Queenstown)
56
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Clearbrook
57

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Queenstown Mountain Guides
58
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Flight Centre Remarkables Park
59
9300 Queenstown
Skyline Queenstown
60

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Id New Zealand
61

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Pear Tree Cottage
62

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Amour Queenstown Bed And Breakfast
63
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
South Horizon Nz
64

Travel agent

9300 Queenstown
Big Night Out Pub Crawl
65
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Dirt Bike Tours New Zealand
66
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Shotover Penthouse
67

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Queenstown Water Taxis Ltd
68
9300 Queenstown
Travel Smart
69

Travel agent

9300 Queenstown
Queenstown Travel & Visitor Centre Ltd
70
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Deep Link Limited
71

Travel agent

9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Queenstown Rafting
72

Travel agent

9300 Queenstown
World Travellers Wanaka
73
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Queenstown Fishing Rental & Tours
74
9371 Queenstown19.7 km from Queenstown
Queenstown Heritage Tours
75
9300 Queenstown

Other travel agents available in Queenstown

What training or studies are needed to work in a travel agency?

Before we delve into the different courses that allow you to work in a travel agency, let's start by highlighting the fact that no diploma is required if you want to open your own agency or work in one. In fact, since 2015, it is no longer mandatory to have a BTS in tourism or a similar degree to create your own travel agency. You can therefore practice without a diploma, however skills and experience remain key elements for success. Let's not fool ourselves, creating this type of company, or even just working in it, is not within reach of those who are not passionate about the subject of travel and foreign cultures, and furthermore, it is never too late to train and learn. If you have no diploma to help you, but you want to change your career to become a travel agent for example, know that it will be possible to train yourself via your "Compte Personnel de Formation" (CPF). Inquire with Pôle Emploi to find out where your account stands and how much you have to train yourself. After having said all this, let's now take a look at the courses that are most often favored before entering the world of work in a travel agency. After high school: 2 years to obtain a BTS in tourism or operational commercial management; 3 years for the BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie) in commercialization techniques. Specialized schools also offer bachelor's degrees. After a two-year degree: - BTS in operational commercial management - BTS in tourism - Salesperson in business travel and tourism After a three-year degree: - BUT in commercialization techniques - Professional license in tourism professions: commercialization of tourism products - Professional license in tourism and leisure professions After a five-year degree: - Master of Science in Tourism and Destination Management

What is the scope of intervention of a professional?

On a daily basis, the activities of a travel agent are diverse and varied, so much so that the professional will rarely have time to get bored during their days, provided their agency is running properly. These tasks can be very different from one company to another. However, to give you a more precise idea of what to expect when practicing this profession, we will summarize for you all the main functions, as well as the most common, for which a travel agent is responsible: - To start, they must of course be familiar with their agency's tourist offerings in order to inform their customers and be able to illustrate their point with detailed information if necessary. - They must also be able to welcome customers in person or over the phone, with the appropriate tone, voice and warmth. - They must also respond to requests for quotes or information by email, which is an administrative task that takes a lot of time and requires organization and rigor at all times. - They must also select tourism products according to the customer's request, then present their characteristics in a constructive and, if possible, argumentative way (the strengths, the prices). - They must also advise the client on the different products (transportation, services), make the reservation, and then establish the contractual documents necessary for the commercial exchange. - They must also check travel documents in advance so that the traveler does not encounter any unpleasant surprises during their trip. - They must also establish the terms of settlement of a dispute or pass it on to legal or litigation services. - They must also provide information for monitoring activity supports so that the agency can have an overall view of its activity and its evolution over time. - They must organize the display of the sales space, with a certain marketing spirit. - Finally, they must perform sales promotion operations, especially during periods specifically conducive to this.

Why use a professional?

The idea of traveling is often a source of anxiety for those who are preparing for it, as there are many things to consider so that the trip goes smoothly and without any hiccups. In this section, we will specifically discuss the main reasons why you should consider using a travel agency or at least a professional in the sector to organize your trip. Preparing for a trip, even one of just a few days, is not easy. Certainly, a lot of information is available on the internet, but compiling it all to organize your future trip takes a lot of time. First, let's realize that going through a travel agency will allow you to save a lot of time. No need to spend several hours searching for the right flight or finding a hotel to sleep in, finding a rental car, etc. Calling on a professional means giving yourself more time to devote to other things that could also, why not, optimize your trip. Then, entrusting the organization of your trip to a provider means trusting the experience and know-how of a professional who has the required skills to organize a trip that meets your expectations and advise you properly, both in terms of tourism, legal, or even geographical aspects. Calling on a professional, contrary to what one might think, often turns out to be less expensive in the end than organizing everything yourself. Indeed, thanks to their relations with suppliers, the professional is likely to find very good deals for you and offer unbeatable prices, for example for flights, but also for accommodations. It is precisely the addition of all this that will allow you to save money. To conclude this section, we would like to emphasize that for each of us, safety and assurance during the trip are two essential things, regardless of the final destination. Thanks to their total mastery of the travel world, a travel professional will be committed to ensuring your safety throughout your stay. Furthermore, you will benefit from after-sales service and, in the event of an unforeseen circumstance (whether it be a canceled flight, an airline strike, or other), you can obtain assistance simply by contacting your travel agent, who will then take care of finding a solution to your problem.

When should you call a professional?

There isn't really a rule about this, as long as you don't wait until the last minute. Consider that the sooner, the better, so planning a trip to the other side of the world cannot be done overnight. The agent has to find a flight, accommodation options at the destination, and a whole bunch of other services that you might want to take advantage of once you're there. It is therefore better to start planning at least a few weeks or months in advance. This will also allow you to benefit from better prices, which is not insignificant. Note, however, that some agencies specify a maximum anticipation date, meaning that, for example, it will not be possible to book a flight or even a hotel 2 or 3 years in advance... but this is natural and almost goes without saying.

How to find a professional to organize your trip?

No matter where you are or where you want to go, finding this type of service is relatively easy, as long as you don't live in a too remote area. Whether you live in Queenstown downtown or in the deepest countryside, start by asking your acquaintances and loved ones, although it must be acknowledged that word-of-mouth is not necessarily the most effective way to find the rare gem (but you never know...). If you live in a very remote area, in the middle of the countryside, not finding a travel agency nearby (within 20 or 30 kilometers) should not stop you or discourage you; be sure that you will find an agency in the nearest medium or large city! In any case, rest assured that the right professional, once contacted, will be more than willing to make your life easier, and if necessary, subsequent exchanges can be done through emails or phone calls. If word-of-mouth yields nothing, which is very possible, then it is recommended to use the internet, by consulting a site like StarOfService, for example, which lists all professionals in a certain field, based on where you're conducting the search. In just a few clicks, the site will provide you with the contact details of the said professional and you can contact them right away, and this also applies to travel agents. From there, you are free to shop around or simply choose the one closest to your home, it is no longer our concern...

How much does a travel agency service cost?

The rates that we are going to indicate here are not contractual, but simply average values ​​obtained throughout the French territory. Each agency has its own way of billing, so we cannot recommend enough that you ask for the details of the services from the relevant agent. Only then can you have a precise idea of ​​what you are paying for. Having said that, let's now move on to the pricing, which, while not to be taken as exact figures, will still give you an idea of ​​the prices practiced on the market. In general, it should be noted that the majority of a travel agency's income comes from commissions paid by the various suppliers involved during the stay; these are percentages that are taken from each sale made. Generally, the agent on average takes between 8% and 10% of the public price for a plane ticket sold; regarding other services, the percentage is between 9 and 15% of the public price. Consulting fees, act and reservation fees are also sources of income for a travel agency, but it is up to each brand to quantify its services. Therefore, you will have to ask the question or inquire when the time comes.

How to choose the right travel agent or agency?

No matter where you are or live, whether in a particular city, region or department, finding this type of professional is relatively simple, based on studies on the subject. So whether you live in the inner city of Queenstown or in the depths of the countryside in Moselle or Gironde, we advise you to start by asking around among your acquaintances and friends, as word of mouth is always a good way to find the right address for such things (we all know people who have traveled through a particular agency, so let's start by looking in that direction...). If this first search yields no results, it is then possible to use the Internet, as it is the most common way to purchase travel services, not physical agencies. Once online, no matter which search engine is used, we suggest consulting a site like StarOfService, for example, which lists all professionals in a particular field, depending on the location of the search and where you live. In just a few clicks, the site will provide you with the contact details of the professional and you can contact them within minutes to inquire about their availability, rates, etc. Don't hesitate to consult a large number of customer reviews and comments, as they are essential information for getting an idea of the level of service provided by the agent or agency in question.

Here are some questions to ask a travel professional during your first meeting:

- How long have you been practicing this profession? What training or diploma do you possess to carry out this activity? - What are your rates? Can I have a detailed breakdown of them? - Will you provide me with a proper quote prior to starting the work? - What are your availability to discuss my travel project? - Can you guarantee the respect of deadlines and rates that we agree upon?

Recent requests for travel agent in Queenstown

User image

Need a travel agent

Navroop S.
Travel type
Leisure
Travel method
Boat
Will you need accommodations booked?
Yes
Anything else the travel agent should know?
Family of 2 adults and a 4 year old looking to travel for the first time... looking for 4 nights 5 days trip
When do you need travel agent?
Monday 22 January 2018 (22/01/2018)