Travel Agent(Travel agent)
A travel agent sells trips on behalf of tour operators and earns a commission on each booking. In the safari industry, agents connect travelers with specialist operators who build and execute the itinerary.
Travel agents act as intermediaries between the traveler and the operator. They may specialize in safari travel or sell a broader range of holidays. Agents rely on operators to provide accurate quotes, compelling proposals, and timely responses to client inquiries.
For safari operators, agents are a major source of bookings. Building strong agent relationships depends on fast turnaround, professional proposals, and clear commission structures. Operators who can respond to agent inquiries quickly and with polished materials win more bookings.
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Related terms
Commission
Commission is the percentage of the selling price that a lodge or operator pays to a travel agent or referring partner for each booking. Standard safari industry commissions range from 10% to 20%.
Outbound Tour Operator
An outbound tour operator sells and packages trips to destinations outside the traveler's home country. They work with inbound operators or DMCs at the destination to deliver the ground services.
Rack Rate
The rack rate is the published, full-price rate for an accommodation — before any trade discounts, commissions, or special offers are applied. It is the "retail" price that a walk-in guest or direct booker would pay.
Tour Operator
A tour operator designs, prices, and sells packaged travel experiences. In the safari industry, tour operators build itineraries combining lodges, activities, transport, and guides into a complete trip.
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