travel agency

American

noun

a business that accommodates travelers, as by securing tickets, arranging for reservations, and giving information.

travel agency British

noun

an agency that arranges and negotiates flights, holidays, etc, for travellers

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travel agent

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An actual Lufthansa agent told him his flight had been changed to Air Canada by a travel agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Japan welcomed more than seven million foreign visitors in the first two months of this year, according to statistics from JTB Group, which runs Japan's largest travel agency.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Because Montenegro is small, tourists can combine a beach holiday, city break and outdoor pursuits, explains Jennifer Lynch, managing director of travel agency Arrange My Escape.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Nabil Haryouli, owner of a Dubai-based travel agency, said there would "certainly be an impact for a few months", but he believed visitors would eventually return.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Beside the supermarket is a travel agency fighting to stay alive in an age where travel is all booked online.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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