Can travel agents get better deals on all-inclusive resorts?

Travel Agents are often paid on commission, and may not have your best interest in mind. They may push a certain resort or package deal on you which benefits them, but not you. This also limits your flexibility and choice when it comes to which all-inclusive resort you book.



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Travel Agents make a career out of helping you find the best all-inclusive resort, and are pros at narrowing down the countless options that pop up when searching where you'll vacation. The Cons of booking an all-inclusive resort with a Travel Agent are that it typically costs you more than booking the resort yourself.

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Book Your Trip Early Book your all-inclusive resort trip as early as possible, unless you're seeking a last-minute deal. Jones of EZTravelPad.com says pick your getaway 11 months in advance, then closely follow rates at the property or destination, ready to pounce on a sale as soon as it's announced.

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What is the average travel agent commission for hotels? It varies; but usually between 10 and 15% of the total booking cost. And thanks to Fora's preferred partnerships with hotels and other travel companies around the world, our advisors are often paid more than that (known as 'enhanced commission').

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Cruises. While most mass-market cruise lines (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL, etc) pay a 10% commission, the question is 10% of what?

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The commission percentage agencies earn depends on numerous factors, the most important one being which private contracts you have access to. Here's a general rule of thumb on the airline ticket commission range you can expect as a travel advisor: Domestic: 0-5% International: 10-22%

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If you want to maximize your travel budget, try an all-inclusive in the spring, summer, or early fall.

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Nightly all-inclusive rates start around $250 per night for two guests in a standard room, including taxes.

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Fall is the best season for an all-inclusive vacation, when rooms are often significantly cheaper. Off-site activities, usually limited to a certain number of people, also tend to fill up fast during the high seasons.

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A Travel Agent Can Handle the Unexpected. Between weather delays, natural disasters, flight cancellations, lost luggage and much more, a lot can happen on vacation. Travel agents act as the traveler's advocate in the event something goes wrong, helping navigate the challenge of making any necessary itinerary changes.

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Don't tip your travel agent. “An adviser's job is to create memorable trips for you and they get compensated for their service, so they don't expect more money on top of that,” she said.

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Travel Agents Can Save You Time Booking a trip, with all its working parts, can take hours, especially if you're researching and comparing the best deals, said Avery Harris of Viking Travel. A travel agent will take much less time to help you find what you're looking for, Harris said.

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The majority of all-inclusive includes all meals and snacks as a minimum. Some if not most resorts will also include 24/7 room service as part of the package, but this is worth double checking before booking. Most places will let you eat as frequently and order as much food as you like.

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Certain all-inclusive resorts, including Holiday Inn all-inclusive brands, let kids ages 12 and under stay free with paid adults. Other resort brands, like Iberostar, let kids stay free at certain properties based on the time of the year and the current promotion.

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How much does a travel agent cost? The cost of using a travel agent is generally marginal, and often, they won't charge you at all. Much of their money comes from commissions the hotels and wholesalers pay them. Before you decide to book with a travel agent, inquire whether or not they charge fees.

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Does it cost money to become a travel agent? There are some fees associated with starting your own business. While you will pay for training and general business startup costs, the cost is generally low. Plus, you're investing in your own business and your future as your own boss!

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The most common commission split is the 70/30 model. This means that your get 70% of the total commission earned and your host agency keeps 30%. Some host agencies will take more and some maybe less. Some host agencies offer higher payouts to their travel agents based on the volume of sales.

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