travel agent

noun

1. a person who owns, operates, or works for a travel agency.
2. a travel agency.

Word History and Origins

Origin of travel agent¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

That evening Ms Batool called a travel agent to start the process of booking flights for the whole family apart from Sara to go to Pakistan, he said.

From BBC

Meanwhile, travel agents recorded an update in bookings because of the Paris Olympics, the ONS said.

From BBC

Holidaying during term time is substantially cheaper and travel agents say they have seen an increase in enquiries from families weighing up the price difference.

From BBC

However, a travel agent intervened by selecting Mr Spiers as its holiday competition winner for a free trip to Portugal.

From BBC

Of all the ghosts, Moriarty’s affable but socially awkward travel agent/scout troop leader, who died of an arrow through the neck, has been the most unlucky in love.

From Los Angeles Times