All Inclusive Travel Trips

Are you a member of AAA? Their travel agents are usually very well informed and very capable of handling such a request.

But it's Salzburg, not Salzberg

If it is a packaged tour that anyone can purchase then I see no advantage to using a travel agent. If, however, this is something that a travel agent is putting together for you, then there could be some advantages. If something goes wrong with the trip, then you have someone who might be able to apply more leverage than you can. However, most of the people on this site tend to be "independent" travelers that handle their own travel arrangements because they are will to devote the time necessary to do the homework -- and that can be extensive. What a good travel agent does for you is the homework. And you generally pay a price for that service.

Just curious, but if you're going to just one city, why would you need a travel agent?

Book your flights to Salzburg, pop into Tourist information, hire a car (or some sturdy walking boots) and you're off! Salzburg is not a big city, and places worth visiting outwith the city perimeters are also within easy reach. I reckon that one question to this forum as to what is worth a visit in the Salzburg area would give you enough 'things to do' for a two week holiday without involving a tour operator. However, if like my father you are not happy driving on the continent or just don't want the hassle, then ignore all of this and ask Tourist Information in Salzburg for their opinion- they normally will only pass on bona fide, value for money tour guides that are local to the area.

Michael, instead of all inclusive tour, could you mean AIR inclusive tour instead? Back in the 60's, 70's, 80's many travel agents sold Air Inclusive tours: the advantage was that the airfare was often lower so the total price was less ( and travel agents made more commission using a "tour basing" fare.) The consumer had to have a hotel, transportation ( car or transfers) and airfare to qualify. You can use a travel agent to help you decide if a certain company is more or less financially stable, or you can look on the airlines web sites and check out American Airlines vacations or Continental vacations, etc. You can also look at the hotels Lufthansa or SAS suggests on their sites.
I don't think you'd truly want a vacation with all your meals/drinks/entertainment in a place like Salzburg. But, wouldn't be my first time to be wrong!