As a travel agent, there might be times when you think your hard work isn’t appreciated. Or you’re dealing with a difficult client who only wants to wring the lowest possible price out of you.

There is a bright side, however: the majority of travelers do recognize how valuable travel agents are, even if they don’t all show it! According to data from a survey of 3,000 American travelers by The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), people who use travel agents realize they are getting a better value, and much better service, than they’d get booking travel on their own.

Here’s what they found:

According to the stats above, travelers are realizing the benefits of booking with a travel professional.  As more and more people rely on experts, the demand for travel agents will continue to grow. If you have a passion for travel and would like to become a part of this booming industry, then starting a home-based travel agency might be a perfect fit for you!

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Source: Travel Pulse