travel agency

noun

: an agency engaged in selling and arranging transportation, accommodations, tours, and trips for travelers

called also travel bureau

Examples of travel agency in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Extreme temperatures aside, among affluent travelers, Southern Europe, particularly Italy and Greece, remain firmly on the agenda, said Clemmie Spendlove, head of marketing at luxury travel agency Lightfoot Travel. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Visit or call several travel agencies before making a decision. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

For hotel owners, the platform can generate more direct relationships, reduce dependence on online travel agencies and create additional opportunities to sell relevant services. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The most common types of travel scams are fake travel agencies and sightseeing tours, with fraud in this sector more than four times higher than the global average, the report shows. — Jessica Puckett, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for travel agency

• interagency

Kids Definition

travel agency

noun

: a business that plans and arranges for tours, transportation, and lodgings for travelers

travel agent noun