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Online Booking Engine |
Traditional Agent |
AAH Specialist |
| Group Travel Coordination |
No, although some online booking engines allow you to create groups, you are in charge of coordinating it. |
No, most traditional agents do not have experience with group rates and prefer not to try it. |
Yes. AAH specializes in destination weddings and so does many groups. |
| Expert Destination/Hotel Advice |
No. Online Booking Engines will provide you with small pictures and brief descriptions but no advice on the ideal location. |
No. Traditional agents have historically been order takers and will book you to where you have chosen. |
Yes. AAH is most interested in finding the perfect location for your ideal wedding. You will look at many options with AAH. |
| Assistance with Wedding Coordinator |
No. Online sites do not know or care if this is a destination wedding, just gives you the ability to book travel. |
No. Traditional agents are not in the wedding industry. They may give you a contact at the resort and then leave it to you. |
Yes. AAH is in the wedding industry and understands that your travel needs are a small part of the package. AAH will make sure you are able to plan all of the onsite details as well as your travel arrangements. |
| Step-by-step Planning a Destination Wedding Guide |
No |
No |
Yes, AAH will provide you with a guide that includes tips, timelines and FAQs to help assist you plan the perfect wedding. |
| Pre, During and Post Travel Support |
You can try that 800 number on their site. |
Maybe during their business hours. |
Yes, AAH not only provides ongoing support but is also your advocate should there be an issue during any part of your travel. |
| Group Pricing, Resort/Hotelier Blocking |
No, online engines will sometimes allow you to book as a group but will not allow you to block out rooms for your guests. |
No, most agents are not familiar with the special items a wedding party may need. |
Yes, AAH will help you to get bulk travel rates and will work with the destination to ensure an adequate amount of rooms up front. |
| Accommodation of Special Requests and Working to Create Perfect Day for Couple |
No |
No |
Yes. AAH will work with location to help ensure special requests are handled and will work with couple to ensure everything is perfect. |
| Price |
Same. Travel packages are the same for everyone. |
Same. Travel packages are the same for everyone. |
Same or better. AAH will work to get you group rates, which may reduce individual prices. |
