It is important that you choose a travel agency that you trust. Make sure all online purchases are from a trusted and verified source. If you are unsure, make sure you contact a travel agent in your area to confirm that a bargain isn’t leaving you short.
The following is from Press Release from ACTA, the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies.
“Beware of too-cheap vacation deals from travel companies that dodge regulations. David McCaig, President and COO of the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) warns as consumers look for bargain deals in a tight economy.
McCaig points to several infamous closures of tour suppliers, saying “Their customers can tell you about the supposedly cheap vacations that turned into expensive nightmares.”
In his alert, McCaig says some travel companies may have ‘colorful business histories’ but resurface, sometimes repeatedly, under different names after leaving travelers in the lurch.
The President of ACTA, representing 18,000 retail travel professionals across Canada, asks consumers to ‘do the math’. “Learn to compare prices on travel destinations and services you want; it’s unlikely you’ll be able to stay at a five-star hotel for $19 a night,” he says.“Travel agencies provide trained travel counsellors who can verify a bargain offer from a supplier and provide great guidance for travellers,” says McCaig.”
We couldn’t agree more! Fraser & Hoyt Travel has been operating under rigorous business ethics for the last 50 years. We work hard to ensure we provide not only the great prices, but also the best travel experience possible.
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