NATAS Travel Fair, is coming Friday, 1 AUG 08... I have been busy updating the NATAS promotion fares... My hint to you is that don't wait till NATAS Fair, by now all the travel agencies should have their NATAS Fair rates ready....
During NATAS Travel Fair, public pay $3 entrance fee per person and will be greeted by many part-timers at the entrance giving out A3 brochures and paper bags.. Every travel agencies booth are so crowded that you have to take a queue no...and wait.. During this NATAS Travel Fair period.. you can get the same deal at travel agencies in People's Park area without paying $3 entrance fee and to avoid the crowds...
Due to my experience.. many travel agencies will employ part-timers for this 3 days event.. and part-timers do not have very good product knowledge.. and they will either give you the wrong information or quote you the wrong fares... For good information, you can head to the individual tourism representative booth... They have less crowd and friendly staffs to assist in your enquires...
Yes during NATAS Travel Fair you can get freebies.. eg early bird discount or free gifts etc.. But bear that in mind.. What is more important of getting loads of freebies than quality tours (value for money)?? It is the quality of the tour that makes your trip memorable.. not the freebies (that cost only a few dollars to produce in bulk....)
Many travel agencies will cut down on the places of interests and make it an optional program, give low quality meals, poor grade accommodations and PLENTY of local product shoppings... Make sure you compare the itineraries.. NOT the prices.. So bargain hunters must be very very careful if the tour fare is 30% or 50% less than other travel agencies... (of course more then 50% less is ridiculous).. My blunt advice is.. If you don't have the budget.. then don't travel to expensive destination... a nearby and cheap destinations will do.. Remember, what you need is just only a vacations...
For tour packages, you get what you pay for.. Hope my advise could help you make a better choice and get a value for your money packages during this NATAS Travel Fair
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