Trend - Millennials Using Travel Agents for Customized Trips and Group Travel

Millennial travelers are leading the way in travel agent bookings, according to a recent study by Association of Travel Agents (ASTA). Millennial travelers are characterized as having an appetite for trips that are anything but cookie-cutter, however the generalization stops there, as each Millennial is as unique as their generation. Cruise Planners travel agents can customize vacations to match the interests and desires of each traveler while saving travelers time and money. 

"Travelers are realizing that booking through travel professionals offers advantages that an online service can’t match,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and co-founder of Cruise Planners. “It’s exciting to see Millennials coming to our agents eager to travel the world. For traditionally DIY travelers, a travel agent is actually the best resource as they’ll save time with trip planning and still get the best deal with the expertise of a well-traveled professional."

In comparison with Baby Boomers and Generation X, Millennials are labeled as more sociable and more likely to travel in groups. Whether it’s a bachelorette party, reunion, “buddymoon” or simply a friends-and-family getaway, travel agents simplify group vacations. Travel agents can handle multiple reservations, arrange transportation and accommodations, access exclusive discounts and add-ons and give recommendations based on their experience, offering travelers a personal touch unmatched by online retailers. 

In addition to offering personalized service, travel advisors are also high tech, meaning technologically savvy Millennials will benefit from Cruise Planners’ cutting-edge mobile technology. Using the Cruise Planners’ mobile app, travelers can access their personalized trip information and itinerary in the palm of their hand and even check the weather in their destination. 

"From helping to choose the right all-inclusive property for a group getaway to planning a romantic trip for two off the beaten path, Cruise Planners travel agents can plan it all,” Fee said. “When you see the amount of attention agents put into each trip, it’s no surprise that an increasing number of travelers from every generation are looking to travel advisors to plan the perfect vacation."