travel agent

American  

noun

1. a person who owns, operates, or works for a travel agency.

2. a travel agency.

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Etymology

Origin of travel agent

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Think of the shift this way: The travel agent stops taking a commission on the room rate but instead earns a “marketing fee” from the hotel.

From The Wall Street Journal

Diane said: "You have to become your own travel agent but I don't yet know how we are going to get back to New York."

From BBC

If sorting through these Black Friday offers, especially when comparing deals among multiple cruise lines, becomes too much, then bring in the professionals — namely, travel agents.

From MarketWatch

The number of travel agents dropped as booking went online.

From The Wall Street Journal

Flocks of fans aren't rushing to travel agents in the same way they did two years ago, because that would just be bonkers.

From BBC