Local Solutions with a Global Reach

Accent Travel , an American Express Travel Services Representative, has been providing travel services in Central Texas for over 15 years. Locally owned, Accent Travel is an Austin,Texas based agency that has grown into a full service travel management company serving both corporate and leisure clients. Combined with our sister company - Universal Travel located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, travel consultation is provided throughout the United States. Accent's long term and experienced employees are highly trained to provide top service and guidance. With a proven track record with vendors, and an eye for innovative technology applications, Accent and Universal are well positioned to guide travelers.

Global Presence

Our affiliation with American Express Travel Related Services allows us to provide our clients with a global presence while we remain dedicated to the smallest detail.
As an affiliate, we provide each of our customers with the security and buying leverage of the world’s largest travel company in the world. We have access to the extensive resources of American Express such as preferred relationships with airlines, hotels, car firms, professional training, preferred access to leading edge technology, and Worldwide Customer Care at over 1,700 offices around the world.

The Accent Advantage

Travel is one of the fastest-moving industries in a fast-moving world. Yet what has been true in the past remains true today: enduring relationships succeed. Accent Travel is constantly striving to anticipate the specific and unique needs of our clients, by responding with innovative and successful answers to meet these needs. We are committed to working in partnership with you, delivering the products and services to help you more easily manage travel in an increasingly complex business environment. Very simply, we want you to achieve all goals and objectives. And we will do our utmost to help you do so; because your success is our success.

Our Team... makes the difference

What separates Accent Travel from other agencies is that our employees enjoy working here. We have established an excellent working environment that motivates our agents to go above and beyond our clients’ expectations. In an industry that traditionally averages a turnover rate of over 20%, our average is less than 1%. We believe this employee commitment to Accent Travel is the result of a superior benefit package and the reward, recognition and respect our company returns to its employees. Ultimately, this commitment will translate into higher, consistent levels of product quality and service. Accent Travel employees have the responsibility to ensure that professional, accurate and cost-effective travel arrangements are made within company guidelines and standards of excellence for all our clients.

Affiliations... Accent Travel and Universal Travel

• Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin TX
• Chamber of Commerce Ft. Lauderdale FL
• Travel Agent Council of Austin, TX (Charter member since 1982)
  
• Austin Business Travel Association
• Ft. Lauderdale Business Travel Association
• International Airlines Travel Agent Network
• American Society of Travel Agents
• Cruise Lines International Association
• Association of Retail Travel Agents
• Society for Collegiate Travel Professionals
  
  

Some of our specialties:

Complex Domestic and International Travel
Accent Travel is highly experienced in complex travel. At a moments notice Accent Travel can take care of extraordinary last minute travel requests. We also have international travel specialists who take great care in handling "around-the-world" ticketing and complex international itineraries for high profile travelers. These travelers are generally traveling for 15 to 30 days at a time, and can visit anywhere from 5 to 15 cities. Accent Travel handles all hotel, car, and rail arrangements, as well as entry visas to countries when applicable.

Luxury Travel
Accent Travel is a market leader in the sale of up-market destinations. Our professional services suit the world's most demanding travelers. Our name opens doors and guarantees value in upscale travel. We have personal relationships with every luxury cruise line, reputable tour and adventure operators, and select hotels, resorts, spas and ranches. We achieve the near impossible for our clients.