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IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka (IAASL)

Welcome to the homepage of the IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka.

FORM The IATA Agents Assocation of Sri Lanka (IAASL) was formed in 1988. It was incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee on 11 June 2013. The IAASL is currently in transition back to an affiliated association, pursuant to an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 28 July 2023. MISSION To represent, safeguard and nurture the interest of all its members OBJECTIVES To work in close liaison with all business partners in the travel industry, formulate industry policies and standards, in order to achieve maximum profitability for each and every member while providing an ethical service to the end user.

About IATA-IAASL

The IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka is a collective consisting of Travel Agents accredited by the International Air Transportation Association. It has grown over the years into an entity of high repute, accepted for its reliability and standards by travelers, at home and across the world. The association derives its strength primarily from its membership of top Travel Agencies located within the commercial hubs of Sri Lanka. This is a grouping of professionals dedicated to offering their customers the best service standards possible, on par with the highest and most advanced international standards.

They were first in the field with the internet advantage providing discerning regular customers in the Corporate and Independent sectors, with the facility of making travel arrangements direct, from their offices and homes. A continuous commitment to adopting themselves to Sri Lankan expectations also contributes to the position they now enjoy as market leaders. The Council directs its activities in a wide field, concentrating on uplifting the standards of the Industry together with our main business partners. The membership of the IATA Agents Association is clearly ahead in Outbound Travel Services where critical parameters of paramount importance have to be set, and when innovative solutions together with sophisticated technology must be deployed.

Ordinary Membership

a) Ordinary membership of the Association shall be restricted to Out Bound Tours and Airline Ticketing Agents who hold the certificate of accreditation from International Air Transport Association and registered with the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka by the Director General of Civil Aviation Authority under the Air Navigation (Special Provisions) Act No. 55 of 1992. b) Each member company may nominate by name one representative in writing who could attend meetings of the Association, such representative should be the Chairman , Managing Director , Director or Chief Executive Officer or General Manager of such Member Company or proprietor or partner of such member firm or business undertaken.

Honorary Membership

The general membership shall at an Annual General Meeting or at any Special General Meeting convened for the purpose reserve the right to confer by resolution “Honorary Membership” on a person or persons recognised and recommended by the Executive Council duly adopted by a majority vote of the participants at such general meeting or Annual General meeting. Such a member shall not have voting rights nor shall hold office but may participate at general meetings as an observer. Honorary members shall not be subject to the provisions of Clause 19 of these Articles of Association.

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Meetings of the Association

Executive council meeting.

The Executive Council (ExCo) of the Association shall meet once every month unless or otherwise postponed with valid reasons which are acceptable by the Executive Council. The Meetings shall be convened at the registered office of the Association or at such other premises determined by the Executive Council, to discuss and decide on matters affecting the industry. However, the President may convene a special council meeting e even at shorter notice to discuss urgent matters affecting the industry. The president May invite any person to attend a meeting of the Executive Council where he considers it necessary for any purpose.

Sub-Committees

Ten Sub - Committees have been formed , both for day to day operations, as well as to achieve the objectives of the association. 1. Finance 2. Airline 3. Industry Regulatory and Government Affairs 4. Membership Screening 5. Human Resources and Constitutional Affairs 6. Events, Meetings, SGM and AGM 7. Diplomatic Liaisons 8. Website Management 9. APJC Members (Agency Programme Joint Council) 10. Emergency Support Á Refunds etc.

Annual General Meeting

Special / extraordinary general meeting.

a) A Special /Extraordinary General Meeting shall be convened by the President on a written application addressed to the President under registered cover, duly signed, at least by one-third of the members of the Association giving the reasons for convening such meeting. b) The President may summon a Special / Extraordinary General Meeting of the Association if he so desires to discuss matters of importance in the interest of the Association.

Quorum for Meetings

a) The quorum for a meeting of the Executive Council shall be seven (07) members. b) Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting – A minimum of half plus one of registered Membership should be present in person, in virtual form, or by proxy to form a quorum.

Notice of Meetings

Notice of every Annual General Meeting, General Meeting should be given fifteen working days before the date of the meeting in terms of section 135(1) and (a) of the Act. Or Special/ Extraordinary General Meeting shall be given at least ten working days before the meeting in terms of the Act. Only matters in respect of which due notice has been given shall be taken up at such meetings.

Chairperson of the Meetings

The President/Chairperson shall chair all meetings of the Executive Council or on his absence the Vice President, or on the absence of both the immediate past president shall chair the meeting provide there is a quorum. I) All meetings other than the Annual General Meeting duly convened in Accordance with these Rules, shall be called Extraordinary or Special General Meeting. II) At all meetings of the Association or of the Executive Council, a member shall Have one vote exercisable in person or by an accredited representative in terms of Clause 16 (b) of the Articles of Association.

The Articles of Association may be amended at any Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting by a special resolution duly adopted in terms of the act having first obtained the prior approval of the Registrar -General of Companies in terms of the article 9 of the Articles of Association.

Office Bearers

The following shall be the office bearers of the Association. The President and the Vice President shall hold office for one year and are eligible for nomination to hold the office for a second term of one year.

• Vice President
• Immediate Past President
• Secretariat

Mr. Sabry Bahaudeen

Mr. Mohammed Sabry Bahaudeen has been President of the IATA Agents Association since 05 October 2023. He is Director of Classic Travel (Pvt) Ltd, one of the largest agents in Sri Lanka, and a Board member of the SLTDA. A past president of TAASL, he is a senior, and leading member of the Travel Industry in Sri Lanka, and has represented the IAASL at many fora.

Mr. Romesh Samaranayake

Mr. Romesh Samaranayake, General Manager and CEO of BOC Travels (Pvt) Ltd., is our current Vice President. He is the immediate past president of the Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka (TAASL) and a senior member of the industry.

Mr. Ziard Wahid

Mr. Ziard Wahid currently serves as our Immediate Past President. A veteran of the industry, he counts many years of experience in the Council, with a focus on equity, unity and fellowship.

Ms. Ushendrini Amerasinghe

Ms. Oshadhi Kodisinghe

Ms. Chamathka Mallikaarachchige

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The Annual report and the Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2023 were duly adopted.

Baker Tilly Edirisinghe & Co. was re-elected as the Auditors of the Association, for the year 2023/24.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE ASSOCIATION

There shall be a Executive Council for the administration of its affairs and for discharging the functions assigned to it by its articles and, until otherwise determined by the members of the association at a special general meeting, the Executive Council shall consist of not less than fifteen (15) members, namely, The President, Vice President, Immediate Past President and twelve members of the Executive Council.

The Executive Council shall have the right to reject any application for Ordinary Membership without assigning any reason, provided such decision is made by a two-third majority of members present at the meeting of the said Executive Council If an application for membership is rejected by the Executive Council, the Applicant shall be informed accordingly in writing. The Executive Council reserves the right to call an applicant for an interview/discussion before rejection or selection of an applicant for membership.

Executive Council of the IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka (IAASL) for the year 202 3 /202 4

Given below, in no particular order, are a small selecton of key personalities who have given of their time recently at the Executive Council, towards the achievement of the objectives of the IAASL. Their hard work, enthusiasm and commitment will keep the Association's flag flying high over many years.

• 1. Mr. Wilhelm Brown of Alpha Travels & Holidays (Pvt) Ltd
• 2. Mr. S. Paramanathan of Atlas Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
• 3. Mr. Romesh Samaranayake of B O C Travels (Pvt) Ltd
• 4. Mr. Sabry Bahaudeen of Classic Travel (Pvt) Ltd
• 5. Mr. Janath Vidanage of Danata Travels & Tours (Pvt) Ltd
• 6. Mr. Sanjay Weerakoon of Delair Travels (Pvt) Ltd
• 7. Mr. Brighton Alexander of Ganlo Travels & Tours (Pvt) Ltd
• 8. Mr. Ziard Wahid of Golden International Travels & Tours (Pvt) Ltd
• 9. Mr. Hussain Habeeb of Hemas Travels (Pvt) Ltd
• 10. Mr. Jude Condrad of Himpras Tours (Pvt) Ltd
• 11. Mr. Rizwan Ramieze of Scenic Ventures (Pvt) Ltd
• 12. Mr. Saman Premakumara of Travel World (Pvt) Ltd
• 13. Mr. Rizmy Riyal of The Traveller Global (Pvt) Ltd
• 14. Mr. Nishantha Senaveratne of Aitken Spence Travels (Pvt) Ltd

We have been led by these luminaries of the travel industry since 1988.

• Mr. Udaya Nanayakkara of Ceylon Carriers Travels and Tours (1988-90)
• Mr. Tissa Molligoda of Mackinnons Travels Ltd (1991-92)
• Mr. Jinendra Ediriweera of Ceylon Tours (1992-93)
• Mr. Udaya Nanayakkara of Ceylon Carriers Travels and Tours (1993-94)
• Mr. Imtiaz Esufally of Hemas Travels (Pvt) Ltd (1994-95)
• Mr. Trevor Rajaratnam of Mackinnons Travels Ltd (1995-96)
• Mr. Nihal Perera of Sparklink Travels (Pvt) Ltd (1996-97)
• Mr. Nilmin Nanayakkara of NKar Travels (Pvt) Ltd (1997-98)
• Mr. Ananda Dhatabaya of Thomas Cook (1998-99)
• Mr. Bernard Wijetunge of Gabo Travels (1999-2000)
• Mr. Trevor Rajaratnam of Mackinnons Travels Ltd (2000-01)
• Mr. Suresh Mendis of Classic Travel (Pvt) Ltd (2001-02)
• Mr. Ahintha Amerasinghe of WorldLink Travels (Pvt) Ltd. (2002-03)
• Mr. V. Mahadevan of Pyramid Air Services (Pvt) Ltd (2003-04)
• Mr. Trevor Rajaratnam of Mackinnons Travels Ltd (2004-05)
• Mr. Suresh Mendis of Classic Travel (Pvt) Ltd (2005-06)
• Mr. Dino de Fonseka of Delair Travels (Pvt) Ltd (2006-07)
• Mr. Riza Ahamat of Hemas Travels (Pvt) Ltd (2007-08)
• Mr. Rizmy Riyal of The Traveller Global (Pvt) Ltd (2008-09)
• Mr. Bernard Wijetunge of Gabo Travels (2009-10)
• Mr. Rodney Koelmeyer of Superlink Travels (Pvt) Ltd (2010-12)
• Mr. S. Paramanathan of Atlas Lanka Travels (Pvt) Ltd (2012-14)
• Mr. Riza Ahamat of Hemas Travels (Pvt) Ltd (2014-15)
• Mr. Jude Condrad of Himpras Travels (Pvt) Ltd (2015-16)
• Mr. Tillak Wickramasinghe of Skyways (2016-17)
• Mr. Channe Wijemanne of George Steuart Travels (Pvt) Ltd.(2017-18)
• Mr. Rizmy Riyal of The Traveller Global (Pvt) Ltd (2018-19)
• Mr. Nishantha Senaveratne of Aitken Spence Travels (Pvt) Ltd (2019-20)
• Mr. Tillak Wickramasinghe of Skyways Travel Solutions (Pvt) Ltd (2020-21)
• Mr. Janath Vidanage of Danata Travels and Tours (Pvt) Ltd. (2021-22)
• Mr. Ziard Wahid of Golden International Travels and Tours (Pvt) Ltd. (2022-23)
• Mr. Sabry Bahaudeen of Classic Travel (Pvt) Ltd. (2023-to date)

Here are the venues of our recent Annual General Meetings, including those held overseas

• 2007 - Tuesday, 21 August. Galadari hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
• 2008 - Saturday, 02 August. Royal Cruise hotel, Pattaya, Thailand
• 2009 - Friday, 04 July. Ashraya international hotel, Bangalore, India
• 2010 - Thursday, 01 July. Radisson Blu hotel Hong Quan, Shanghai, China
• 2011 - Rome, Italy
• 2012 - Saturday, 08 September. Wuhuan hotel, Beijing, China
• 2013 - Friday, 16 August. The Park Lane hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia
• 2014 - Thursday, 15 May. APA hotel and resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari, Chiba, Japan
• 2015 - Tuesday, 19 May. A. Ibrahim Kaptan (dinner cruise on the Bosphorus), Istanbul, Turkey
• 2016 - Thursday, 26 May. Hilton hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
• 2017 - Friday, 19 May. Al Falaj hotel, Muscat, Oman
• 2018 - Sunday, 23 September. Pullman hotel, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2019 - Friday, 13 September. ibis hotel, Melbourne, Australia
• 2020 - Saturday, 19 September. Tangerine Beach hotel, Kalutara, Sri Lanka
• 2021 - Tuesday, 28 September. Jasmine Hall, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka
• 2022 - Friday, 16 September. Thilanka hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka
• 2023 - Thursday, 05 October. Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

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The company is a member of the following:

• Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) Sri Lanka Chapter
• IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka
• Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka

The company holds the license from the Sri Lanka Tourist Board and the Director General Civil Aviation (DGCA) to carry on the business of Air Transportation (Passengers). We are a BSP agent issuing tickets on all airlines operating to/from Sri Lanka

Our activities have been initially confined to airline ticketing , and we have now commenced inbound/outbound tours. Our services include flight reservations, airline ticketing – offering competitive rates to all destinations on any airline, car rentals, visas , travel insurance and all aspects of air travel. We are specialised in local tours throughout the island and also offer competitive local hotel rates contracted with star class hotels in Colombo to be offered to your foreign guests.. We also tailor make tour packages to selected international destinations.

We are committed to provide an uncomplicated journey getting you to the place you want and back, with no hassle. Our team comprises of trained staff in all aspects of air travel and we provide a service second to none in the trade. We are operational 24 X 7.

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To be the most Innovative, Knowledgeable, Customer focused, provider of travel and travel related value added services providing consistent Quality Service to our Customers, giving them the best choice & affordable prices.

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At Travelserv we are committed to providing our customer with a complete travel package that is capable of fulfilling every travel need, at an affordable price with pro-active customer service. Catering to specific needs of different customers. We also guarantee that our employees will work diligently to find you the lowest fares, comfortable travel means, excellent quality services and we will provide all of them to you in a friendly professional manner on every call.

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• Monthly industry newsletter curated especially for industry stakeholders such as hotels, resorts, travel agents and tourism service providers. The newsletter will feature Alliance news, industry updates, thought leadership articles and global best practices. It will be available in English/Sinhala/Tamil languages.
• Industry research – analytics and data insights published by the Alliance and strategic partners, tailor made for industry, to drive data based decision making.
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• Access to the Love Sri Lanka sustainable tourism industry priorities and tips for implementation. The Alliance will build on existing Greening Sri Lanka projects, and seek expert advice from existing local and global tourism sustainability champions when creating the list of ten sustainable tourism priorities. Once finalised, the Alliance will share best practice case studies and tips with the membership.
• Ability to contribute to the Alliance’s long-term tourism priorities as part of formulating the 2030 Love Sri Lanka White Paper. The paper will discuss the key priorities relevant to all tourism stakeholders that are members of the Alliance for the next decade in tourism.
• Complimentary business listing on the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance industry website (Silver Category).
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• Access to the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance learning portal and industry events training calendar.
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We believe that our membership is our strength

We encourage all organisations based in Sri Lanka who deal with outbound tourism to become part of our shared vision by joining our membership.

• The TAASL represents all its members as a national body in facilitating issues with the government and other stakeholders.
• The TAASL will assist all its members with resolving any issues with government bodies and airlines.
• The Association will intervene to resolve issues among its members.
• The TAASL will facilitate its members on educational tours and industry programs.
• All members will have access to networking opportunities within relevant industries.
• The Association will organize regular social events and activities for its members.

MEMBER OBLIGATIONS

We also accept that at various times TAASL may be required to give priority to the interest of one or more members involved in or affected by its activities in preference to another. We recognise that in the long term, however, this organisation must strike a fair balance so that the interests of all members are taken into consideration and no group is unjustly neglected

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• Ensure that in providing travel service to our customers we protect their interest at all times.
• Provide travel service that meets high standards of quality.
• Ensure that all services that are provided to our customers meet their contracted expectations.

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• Members shall be factual and accurate when providing information about the service, they represent.
• Avoid the use of improper exaggerated or misleading advertising claims.

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• Treat all employees, irrespective of their position in business with respect and not subject them to any indignity.

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Tourism minister Harin Fernando told reporters that the Minimum Room Rate (MRR) for hotels in Sri Lanka’s capital has successfully raised room rates by 33 per cent.

“Occupancy levels have also increased from 46 per cent to near 70 per cent, hence it is believed the industry is now mature enough to continue (business based on market forces) from this stage,” he explained.

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I’ve always thought that planning my own trips was the most cost-effective way, but I’ve been hearing more about travel agents making a comeback and saving their clients a lot of money. What kinds of outdoor trips should I turn to a travel agent for, and are there any who specialize in working with adventurers like me?

Technically, I’m a professional traveler. As a journalist, it’s my job to research and connect with locals to get beneath the surface of a destination. So I have never really used travel agents. What could they plan better than I could?

A lot, it turns out. Over the years, I’ve gotten to know many travel specialists, and I consider them magicians. My big aha moment happened two winters ago on a trip to Iceland . A massive storm shut down internal flights for a day, causing me to miss my return flight to the U.S. Normally, I would have spent frustrating hours on hold with the airline. But because I’d paid $65 to have Ana Gloria Garcia, an air-support specialist at the travel agency EmbarkBeyond, find and book the most affordable and convenient flight option for me, she handled the rebookings while I soaked in the Blue Lagoon.

During the pandemic, agents became advocates helping travelers get refunds on canceled flights and trips. As travel has come roaring back, an agent’s superpower is now their access to the best hotel rooms, most in-the-know guides, free amenities, and more, says Cory Hagopian, senior vice president of sales and partnerships for Virtuoso , a global network of travel agencies.

And they’re attracting a young clientele. According to a recent industry survey , 38 percent of millennials and Gen Zers are opting to use travel agents as opposed to booking on their own trips. That number is far greater than Gen Xers and baby boomers, of whom only 12 and 2 percent respectively use agents.

What Do I Gain from Using a Travel Agent?

I recently had a friend tell me she spent close to 40 hours researching a family trip online. She probably could have gleaned the same intel from an hourlong conversation with a travel adviser. Knowledge is priceless, and advisers act as your insiders. They know what you don’t and fill in the blanks for things you might not have considered, says Erika Richter, a spokesperson for the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). Their firsthand knowledge, vast network, and on-the-ground connections all combine to provide a unique perspective for crafting the perfect itinerary for you.

Most travel advisers specialize in certain regions and countries and travel to them frequently, so they have up-to-date intel on not only the best safari camps but the perfect tent to book for the most incredible views and the best local restaurants you won’t find on Tripadvisor. They want their client’s trips to go well to keep them coming back, so it’s in their interest to have sussed out hotels and itineraries before they send you out into the world.

Nicole Forster, 29, considers herself a savvy traveler. She’s been to 20-plus countries and enjoys destination research. But when it came to planning her honeymoon in Africa, she felt overwhelmed, so she reached out to Danielle Meyer at Coastline Travel Advisors , which specializes in bespoke itineraries. “Originally, I wanted to go to South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Madagascar,” Forster recalls. “Danielle convinced me that if we wanted to relax, we should stay in South Africa and save the other countries for separate trips.”

Over five phone conversations and multiple emails, they crafted a 15-night itinerary that included Cape Town, the winelands, the Cape Peninsula, and a safari at the Thornybush Game Reserve. Forster established her budget early in the process, and Meyer sent her a variety of lodge options to choose from.

“I initially wanted to start with the safari, but she pointed out that we’d be jet-lagged and would need to wake at sunrise for game drives,” says Forster. “The safari was our highlight, so it was a perfect way to end the trip.”

Not only did Meyer book all of the flights, hotels, and transfers, but she created a detailed, day-by-day trip app for the couple that included useful information like check-in times at hotels and how much to tip guides .

Agents also act as advocates. If something goes wrong during your travels, they’re on call 24/7 to handle it. When Forster left the battery and charger for her camera at a hotel, Meyer arranged for an on-the-ground contact to go to a camera store and buy new ones that would be delivered to her hotel the next day.

The cost for the honeymoon planning: $150 per person. “I wouldn’t use a planner for a trip to Hawaii ,” Forster says, “but if I ever took a big trip like this again, I’d 100 percent work with an expert.”  

When to Consider Using a Travel Agent

For savvy trip planners, the best time to use a travel agent is for complicated international travel. It can save you hours of planning and peace of mind that if anything goes wrong in your chosen far-flung destination, there’s someone a What’sApp message away to handle it.

Domestically, I’d consider using a travel agent when planning a multi-week national park trip or multi-island trip in Hawaii. They will save you time, guarantee you get the best guides, and help you land reservations at always-booked lodges and hotels.

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Jessica Cook and her husband both work in the travel industry. Decision fatigued, they handed their honeymoon logistics over to the team at Askari Travel , an agency that specializes in South Africa. Their original plan was also an African safari, but just as they were about to put a deposit down, the Omicron variant of the coronavirus made headlines. Worried about getting stuck abroad, they reached out to Askari’s founder, Muriel Truter, who is from Zimbabwe, and upon her advice, changed their focus to South America.

Knowledge is priceless, and advisers act as your insiders. They know what you don’t and fill in the blanks of things you might not even have considered.

Truter suggested they stick to Colombia rather than country-hop. Cook supplied a budget and a wish list: 12 days, no more than three destinations, a barefoot-luxe feel, and adventures like horseback riding and mountain biking. The rest was a surprise that Askari pretty much nailed, with the exception of one hotel.

“Everything felt so authentic, but this one hotel on Barú island felt really fabricated and was full of American tourists,” recalls Cook. She immediately messaged the Askari team, saying, “Hey, this place really isn’t our vibe,” and within an hour they were on a water taxi headed to Blue Apple, a B Corp hotel—and an Outside pick for tropical adventures —on Tierra Bomba island. “It was honestly the best trip we’ve ever taken,” she says.

Are Travel Agents Expensive?

It depends. Cost varies. Some travel agencies won’t charge any fee, as they receive a commission from the bookings, while some high-end agencies will charge pricey annual membership fees for their services. Still others charge nominal “professional” fees starting at $150. Fees often fluctuate based on the length and intricacy of a trip and how far out you do the planning (6 to 12 months is recommended). You may occasionally come across agents who charge a percentage of the total trip price or hourly rates.

Basic travel enquiries are generally free. In 2016, Leah Smith, founder of Tafari Travel , opened an old-school brick-and-mortar location in Denver’s Cherry Creek neighborhood so her services would feel less intimidating to first-time users. “With our retail-office location, we’ve become part of the community, and both clients and non-clients are welcome to pop in and ask whatever questions they may have, no charge,” she says.

Matt Lindsay, founder of the surf-guiding and travel company LuxSurf Travel , builds relationships with resorts and property owners to get discounted rates that he can then pass on to guests.

Dominic Allan, the founder of Real Latin America , specializes in travel to Belize and Nicaragua and caters to independent travelers who are happy to book their own flights and hotels but are seeking his local intel. Allan’s three-tier pricing structure starts at $300 for up to three hours of phone calls, during which he might weigh in on where to eat (or not to), the best room to request in a certain lodge, or whether you really need a guide to hike.

Value Versus Savings

If you’re just looking for deals and steals, you might not be ready to work with a travel adviser, says Richter of the ASTA. “Anything you invest in with a travel adviser comes back to you in the form of amenities, customer service, peace of mind, better access to unique experiences, and handcrafted itineraries,” she says. “You could save money by cutting your own hair, too, but most people go to someone who knows what they’re doing.”

Agents work with preferred partners who can guarantee perks for clients, such as free upgrades, early check-in or late check-out, and resort credits. Those add-ons often translate into savings, says Justin Huxter, cofounder of the UK-based Cartology Travel . “We had a client go to Maui for a week, and because of our partnership with the resort, breakfast was included,” he says. When breakfast costs $120 for two, that’s a savings of $840.”

Some of the Best Travel Agents in the Adventure World

Some of my go-to resources for finding a person to work with include travel expert Wendy Perrin’s annual Wow List of tried and trusted agents, the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s adviser network , and the ASTA’s advisor directory .

In addition to the agents mentioned throughout this story, others I highly recommend for adventurous travelers include:

• Dan Achber of Trufflepig , for Africa and the Middle East
• Miguel Cunant of Sri Lanka in Style
• Javier Echecopar of Journey Costa Rica
• Daniel Fraser of Smiling Albino , for Southeast Asia
• Elizabeth Gordon of Extraordinary Journeys , for Africa
• Kleon Howe of the Art of Travel , for French Polynesia
• Jay Johnson of Coastline Travel , for Hawaii and California
• Antonello Losito of Southern Visions Travel , for Puglia, Italy
• Rabia Malik of Fora Travel , for general worldwide travel
• Robyn Mark of Mayamaya Travel , for Africa, the Alps, Patagonia, and Japan
• Marisol Mosquera of Aracari , for Peru and Bolivia
• Zach Rabinor of Journey Mexico
• Raluca Spiac of Beyond Dracula , for Romania

Travel-advice columnist Jen Murphy is now a believer in using a travel agent. Thanks to their expertise and connections, she’s avoided dozens of trip catastrophes. 

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