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How to Select a Business Travel Agent Florida

When you're planning a business trip, whether for yourself, a small group or a large number of people, there is a lot of organizing to do and a lot of specialist knowledge required. If you know how to select a business travel agent you will be able to hand much of that work over to someone who is an expert in the field.

1. Local Companies

2. Does Size Matter?

3. Specialization

4. Service

5. Featured Local Company

1 . Local Companies

Hampton Inn & Suites
(727) 585-3333
100 East Bay Drive
Clearwater, FL

Residence Inn by Marriott
(727) 573-4444
5050 Ulmerton Road
Clearwater, FL

Wingate by Wyndham
(727) 299-9800
5000 Lake Blvd.
Clearwater, FL

Holiday Inn Express - ICOT Center
(727) 536-7275
13625 Icot Blvd.
Clearwater, FL

Sutherland Crossing Resort
(727) 786-2287
P.O. Box 883
Clearwater, FL

Howard Johnson Inn and Suites
(727) 796-0135
27988 US 19 N
Clearwater, FL

Comfort Inn - North
(727) 796-1234
26508 US Hwy 19 N
Clearwater, FL

Gameday Management Group
(407) 648-0213
315 E. Robinson St. Ste 505
Orlando, FL

Cruise to Cash
561-829-5614
RAS 688
Miami, FL

St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport
(727) 453-7800
14700 Terminal Blvd. Suite 221
Clearwater, FL

2 . Does Size Matter?

Sizes of business travel agent organizations vary enormously. When finding a business travel agent you may be attracted by large, plush offices with numerous employees. There is nothing to say that the business travel agent you find there will not be the right one for you. When you are planning to select a business travel agent, however, be prepared to consider smaller agencies too.

The business travel agent in a small firm may have been the brightest star in a large organization before leaving to establish a smaller outfit. Sometimes, the service you receive from a business travel agent in a small firm can equal or better the service from a larger agency. In the end, size doesn’t matter. Finding a business travel agent who is right for you is a matter of finding the business travel agent with the services that suit your needs, no matter how big or small the organization.

3 . Specialization

More important than size is the specialization of the business travel agent you select. When setting about finding a business travel agent, you would be well advised to select a business travel agent, who specializes in the corporate or business areas of travel, rather than the vacation style of travel agent chosen by people planning holidays. There is no reason why an agent cannot help with both types of travel, but a business travel agent is more accustomed to dealing with the corporate type of travel services and will therefore be more aware of your needs and the services that are available for you.

You will need to select a business travel agent from a large number of options. One way of finding a business travel agent who can give you the help and service you need is to speak to clients who have already used the business travel agent you are considering. If they were happy with the service, that is a good recommendation.

4 . Service

When setting about the task of finding a business travel agent, you need to be sure that you will receive the type of service you want. Before making a commitment, make sure the services that are important to you are available. For example, ask the business travel agent you are considering if the office can be contacted at any time. Some have toll free numbers that can be used internationally. Such a service may influence your decision to select a business travel agent.

Finding a business travel agent who is happy to be contacted at any time can ease your mind when traveling. Ask if the business travel agent has voicemail where you can leave messages if necessary or an E-mail address that you can use. Best of all is the business travel agent to whom you know you will have phone access at any time in case of an emergency.

5 . Featured Local Company

Hampton Inn & Suites

(727) 585-3333
100 East Bay Drive
Clearwater, FL

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