Australian travel agencies provide business professionals with agents who are experts in planning business trips to the country. Visiting Australia offers access to a familiar environment for professionals since business etiquette, customs and cultures are similar to those practiced in America. Before choosing travel agents, research their credentials, expertise in business travel, and knowledge of the industry.
Select the option of traditional travel agents in Australia or online travel agencies specializing in travel to Australia. Regardless of the option you choose, experienced travel agencies are available at your convenience. Look for agents that can locate the best deals, answer questions about required documentation, reschedule flights and hotels if your plans change and have an in-depth knowledge of travel, dining and accommodations for different states in Australia.
Evaluate travel agents in Australia by assessing the following criteria:
1. Find tourist agencies in Australia that cater to US business travelers.
2. Seek out a travel agent experienced in designing travel packages for specific regions of Australia.
3. Choose travel agents with knowledge of entry requirements to Australia for business professionals.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Review travel agencies in Australia
The busy season is March through November for business travel to Australia. Travel agencies familiar with American business needs guarantee proper handling of flights, itineraries, hotel arrangements and passports to avoid delays.
I recommend: The country's official travel site,
Australia.com, can help you locate US travel agents with extensive training in Australia tourism and connections to Australian travel agents. Look to American based
Down Under Endeavors for travel agents specializing in Australia. Online travel agency
Expedia.com.au can aid with finding cheap international flights and hotels.
Consider Australian travel agents experienced in regional business trips
The continent of Australia receives many travelers. It vital to select a travel agent that understands the local environment. Business professionals traveling to Australia benefit from travel agents that know the hotels, dining, tours and other business related resources in Australia.
I recommend: Australian Travel Specialists can assist with airfare, tours, day cruises and adventure tours to Queensland and other regions of Australia.
American Express members can use the card's travel services search function to locate travel agents in Australia by city.
Select travel agents with expertise in Australian customs regulations
Corporate travelers need agents who understand passport and visa requirements. The best can offer assistance in applying for an electronic business visa (ETA). Business travelers benefit from travel agents that help them stay organized. Look for travel agencies able to aid in budget planning, reporting business expenses, currency conversion and advising on bringing business equipment into the country.
I recommend: FCm Travel Solutions offers corporate travel services for business trips to Australia. Request an ETA with the online application available from the
Australian Electronic Travel Authority.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- When reviewing your list of travel agents in Australia, look for membership in the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA). Members are fully bonded, licensed and accredited, and most are travel specialists in Australia and its business culture.
The official source of Travel Agencies in Australia is
the Travel Agencies in Australia page at Business.com