Lesson #196

Travel agents adapt, move upmarket in face of budget web sites

Do travel agents have a future? It's tempting to say that they do not due to budget online booking tools and the wealth of information on the internet. However, a lot of travelers still book package vacations. Though the in-person agencies like Thomas Cook are less popular, new travel agencies focus on authenticity and more exotic destinations. Plus, learn the English phrasal verb "come around."