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Paragraph starting "Despite all the hype" is clearly not neutral and should be rewritten. Article generally could use some cleanup in terms of tone.

--Mactenchi 19:40, 10 August 2005 (UTC)

I'm sorry, but the "dot-com hype" phenomena is very real, and needs to be acknowledged. It is objective fact that internet-based businesses very much oversold and exaggerated what they were capable of in the 1990s. Growing dissatisfaction with online travel services, such as Priceline.com and Travelocity, have prompted at least partially a return to face-to-face travel agencies, e.g. "reintermediation".

--JJR

Yeah, right. If that were true, I doubt that those bozos at ASTA would have to promote the services of travel agents so heavily. I don't need no stinkin' travel agent just to fill out a simple Web form on southwest.com or bestwestern.com. The same goes for the vast majority of consumers, which is why the number of travel agents will continue to shrink for the next decade or so.

I know what ASTA says about the importance of travel agents. But during the times when I used travel agents in the past, they were not very helpful when problems developed with the underlying service provider. If I need an advocate, I'll hire a lawyer.--Coolcaesar 06:28, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

Houm, Coolcaesar, if you had to buy a holiday package, where would you buy it? Which tour operator would you use? Which are cheapos, which are middle range, which expensive? Which offers the best quality/price ratio? You got two options: do a lot of research and reading, or visit a travel agent in a travel agency. At least, that's what people do around this corner of the world (Spain)... luckily for me, but also since "cheap costs expensive". People, how would I say, are dispapointed to see that "Fly Rome for €10!" becomes "per trip, plus 25 € emission fee, plus taxes, only if you buy the ticket 6 months in advance" -which is when the 4 only ultra-cheap seats out of 170 will be bought by someone faster than you. Also, some fares are availabe only through travel agencies. There are barbarian at the gates, but somehow they don't look as fierce as they used to... Bill Bones 17:31, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

I am starting to add some material which is largely based upon the British/European experience. Some source material will be added.--Train guard 17:59, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

This site needs references to include Travel Agency trade groups to further enhance the readers understanding of the article. --WillingWordsmith 17:42, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Universal resort

Universal Resort is situated east of Yalong Bay and was built in accordance with international standards of construction and is given a high star rating. It opened in September 2003, has 10 floors, 257 rooms, and private beaches. The theme is: ‘African castle style’, with African motif; African finery and decorations, and the service of African nationals. You can experience real African life here. Our slogan is: "Come into Universal resort , come to Africa". It is the only hotel in China with an African theme.

We have six main features:
The first: An African cultural theme -- African castle-style hotel
- African architecture, equipped with decorative elephant teeth, ivory, zebra patterns, African costumes, bronze forest murals and other African art. 

- African employees afford you splendid service in African style. The second: The rooms are large and comfortable - Our large area rooms range from luxury to salon. Our 40-60 square metre rooms are particularly spacious and comfortable. - The mountain, lake, and ocean scenery is beautiful and relaxing and can choose any view. Many of our guests recommend rooms that have a view of all three. These rooms have received high ratings from many websites and are our guest’s favorites. The third: The culinary center of Yalong Bay - African cuisine, BBQ whole cow+seafood, seafood hot pot, traditional flavours, and our dishes from the famous Hainan Legend Series. Our Cantonese food is absolutely authentic, with the only beer plaza located in the heart of the area. The fourth: Hainan local culture theme theatre - Few hotels in Hainan or China have a theatre. Our Grand Theatre, the Universal Resort Theatre, is designed with character and contains quality sound equipment. We show Hainan folk songs and dance performances. They are Hainan legends. In Sanya, the theatre is a bright spot and the very latest in nightlife. The fifth: With the largest conference Room in Yalong Bay Meeting facilities suitable for all your needs - Our conference rooms can accommodate from 46 to 1,200 people. We have frequently and successfully held large-scale like Miss World international events and conferences like Miss World,Among the distinguished guest are many pop stars from Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Taiwan. The Uinversal Theatre is the most ideal place for fashion shows and product display&promotions. The sixth: Various recreational activities available - In Yalong Bay we have the only slow dance bar (Steel Pipe Dance). It lets you enjoy KTV in our large KTV rooms with top quality acoustics that let you feel like a professional singer. We also have body massage, foot massage, a spa, gymnasium, archery range, table tennis room, swimming pools and much more. Plus, our special outdoor expansion project is comfortable and stimulating. Our outdoor activities include, climbing, diving, adventures, slide ropeways, and camping. We will also build the four top enjoyment centres in Yalong Bay: 1. FOOD: Roadside Cantonese food, seafood hotpot, barbecued seafood, plus Hainan Legend Series dishes for your culinary enjoyment. 2. DRINKS: The only beer plaza in Yalong Bay, with a beer festival scheduled from time to time with all you can drink beer. 3. ENJOYMENT: The only slow dance bar in Yalong Bay. You will love our ten KTV rooms, and are sure to feel like a singing star. You are sure to have a good time. 4. Exciting Grand Theatre programs allow you to fully enjoy the Hainan arts. You are sure to laugh. The free hotel’s activities are very exciting. All our guests will enjoy their stay at Universal resort. MSN:wangsixian＠msn.cn —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.100.199.131 (talk) 05:11, 2 June 2008 (UTC)