Business Details
32 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Travel Experts in Cincinnati, OH
First Discount Travel has been Cincinnati's premier travel agency since 1994, founded by Deanna and Jerry Katz. With over 30 years of combined industry experience, our team specializes in crafting personalized vacation experiences for individuals, couples, and businesses. We offer comprehensive travel solutions including destination weddings, incentive trips, corporate travel management, and expert cruise planning. Our consultants have personally visited major resorts across the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, and Tahiti, providing firsthand insights that online platforms cannot match. We maintain industry-leading deposit policies starting at $150 per person and prioritize personalized service through direct human interaction rather than automated systems.Our local expertise extends to arranging airfare, accommodations, ground transportation, and destination activities with negotiated rates. Unlike online travel agencies, we provide unbiased advice and candid resort evaluations based on personal visits, ensuring realistic expectations for every client. Our business model focuses on building long-term relationships through referrals and repeat customers, maintaining physical storefront presence in Blue Ash since inception. We differentiate ourselves through exclusive access to travel industry contacts, problem-resolution capabilities, and a commitment to tailoring vacations to individual preferences rather than generic marketing materials.
Services
Honeymoon Travel
Family Vacations
Corporate Travel
Incentive Travel
Cruise Planning
Destination Weddings
Group Travel
Caribbean Resorts
Mexican Getaways
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined travel industry experience since 1994
- Our consultants have personally visited all major Caribbean resorts
- We provide live human assistance with no call centers or voicemail
- Our $150/person deposit policy is the lowest in the travel industry
- We negotiate better cancellation policies than online travel platforms
Services
Honeymoon Travel
Specialized honeymoon planning focusing on adult-only Caribbean and Mexican resorts. Our consultants provide firsthand insights about romantic amenities, private accommodations, and couples' activities. We negotiate exclusive packages combining luxury stays with unique destination experiences while maintaining flexible payment terms.
Corporate Travel
Comprehensive corporate travel solutions handling airfare, accommodations, and ground transportation. We prioritize time-sensitive bookings with immediate live assistance, offering negotiated rates for business clients. Our services include meeting planning and incentive travel coordination with measurable ROI focus.
Cruise Planning
Expert cruise vacation planning for first-time and experienced cruisers. We offer personalized ship recommendations, cabin selection guidance, and port excursion planning. Our industry contacts provide added value through onboard credits and special amenities unavailable through direct booking.
Family Vacations
Tailored family vacation solutions addressing unique needs of traveling with children. We recommend family-friendly resorts with appropriate amenities and activities for different age groups. Our planning services include logistical support for multi-generational travel and special occasion celebrations.
Incentive Travel
Customized incentive travel programs designed to maximize employee motivation and business growth. We create memorable reward experiences that align with corporate goals, handling all logistics from destination selection to event coordination with measurable outcome tracking.
People
Deanna Katz-Murcko
Co-Founder
Co-founded First Discount Travel in 1994 with her brother Jerry. Holds extensive industry knowledge from 30+ years of personal resort inspections and client consultations.
Jerry Katz
Co-Founder
Co-founder with 30+ years travel industry experience. Built agency reputation through personal destination expertise and commitment to Cincinnati community service.
Questions
What travel services does First Discount Travel offer?
We provide complete travel solutions including vacations, corporate travel, cruises, destination weddings, incentive trips, and family-friendly getaways.
How does First Discount Travel differ from online booking sites?
We offer personalized service with live consultants, firsthand destination knowledge, better deposit/cancellation policies, and unbiased advice without advertising influences.
Do you charge fees for vacation packages?
No fees for vacation packages or cruises. We provide competitive pricing matching any legitimate online rate while adding personalized service value.
What destinations do you specialize in?
We specialize in Caribbean islands, Mexican resorts, Hawaiian destinations, Tahiti, and major cruise lines with firsthand consultant experience.
Can you assist with business travel arrangements?
Yes, we handle all corporate travel needs including airfare, hotels, ground transportation, meetings, and incentive travel programs for companies of all sizes.
