Which term describes an agent who sells travel products for a fee but is not employed by a provider?

• A. Intermediary
• B. Job Application
• C. Leadership
• D. Market Research

Answer: (A)

An intermediary describes a person who sells travel products for a fee without being employed by a provider. In the travel industry, providers like airlines, hotels, and tour operators create products, but intermediaries—such as travel agents or agencies—link these products to customers, earning commissions or fees for bookings. They act as trusted advisors and facilitators, offering options from multiple suppliers, rather than being on the payroll of any single provider. The other terms don’t fit because a job application is about seeking employment, leadership is a management role, and market research involves gathering information about markets, not selling travel products.