Travel agent responsibilities are to compute cost of travel and accommodations, using calculator, computer, carrier tariff books, and hotel rate books, or quote package tour's costs; provide customer with brochures and publications containing travel information, such as local customs, points of interest, or foreign country regulations; collect payment for transportation and accommodations from customer; book transportation and hotel reservations, using computer terminal or telephone; print or request transportation carrier tickets, using computer printer system or system link to travel carrier; plan, describe, arrange, and sell itinerary tour packages and promotional travel incentives offered by various travel carriers; converse with customer to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations, and accommodations required.