... around the clock reservation and demand valued added services at discounted prices. Until recently travel agencies have made reservation for about 80 percent of airline tickets, over 90 percent of tours and cruises, and a substantial but lesser percentage for booking of hotels and car rentals. According to a new report by investment bank Bear Stearns, 80 percent of online travel sites are ... ...

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... ) to make travel arrangements for guests and to find lost luggage Inform guests about the hotel/motel's facilities, policies and procedures Provide tourist information to guests Make reservations for sightseeing tours, restaurants, the cinema and live entertainment Deal with enquiries and requests from guests Take messages for guests Calculate guests' bills and issue receipts upon payment Arrange accommodation for guests travelling ... ...

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