Outbound Mass Market Tour Operator Roles: Mass market tour operators put together holiday packages and sell huge numbers of holidays for the customer. They also arrange transport‚ accommodation‚ activities and any extra services that might be needed. They need to understand the tourism industry really well; know which are the most affordable routes and modes of transport‚ where tourists get most of the adventure and what services can be offered for free. They must understand operations of related
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development of adventure travel and the ‘silver’ traveller” Rohit Talwer Whether travel agencies and tour operators still have a role in the worlds future is a very controversial subject‚ some believing they do‚ and some believing they don’t. Although I tend to book my holiday adventures online‚ I believe in Mr Talwer’s statement‚ that being they do still have a future. I however don’t currently use tour operators because I am familiar with the destination I visit as I have been there many times before‚ therefore
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Independents An independent agent is usually family owned‚ they have been in the business for a long time and have years of experience and built up a lot of knowledge. They usually only have 1/2 branches and have a loyal customer base in their local area. Also they are independently owned. They are usually found in the back streets rather than on the high street or in shopping centres. An example of an independent agent is fails worth travel. The role of an independent travel agent is to sell holidays;
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part played by the holiday representative in creating a safe and healthy holiday environment. I will include a description of the risks and hazards and the ways in which representatives can minimise these risks. Health and safety terminology Tour operators rely on their staff to diligent when carrying out their duties and vigilant when identifying potential hazards & areas of risk. Diligent-showing care Vigilant- being watchful against danger Hazard- anything that can cause harm Risk- the chance
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industry’s individual parts or a combination of the parts or a combination of the parts to the consumer. - Functions: -as a broker (bringing buyer and seller together) for the other suppliers‚ such as hotels‚ car rentals‚ ground operators and tour companies. They basically will be the one that will take care in preparing and reserving ticket to airlines for the customer. - History: Basically it is known that the British company is one of the oldest agencies in the world
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. Transportation Tourism Attractions TOUR OPERATORGOVERNMENT Accommodation and Food and Beverage Transportation Travel Agency 2. 1950‚ there are 25 million tourist arrivals around the world 2007 to 903 million in Forecasted by 2010 1 billion Forecasted by 2020 1.6 billion by 2020. 3. The World Bank 2005 estimates‚ 1.4 billion people are living in the poverty line. New threshold for extreme poverty using the 2005 prices is now pegged at $1.25. The multiplier effect is experienced on other
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The Tourism industry is an important industry in Hong Kong. Inbound and outbound tourism is the major income of Hong Kong. According to the result from the Tourism Commission‚ in 2011‚ Hong Kong received a record-high of 42 million visitors from around the world‚ a remarkable increase of 16.4% over 2010. It is also the first time that the number of arrivals surpassed the 40 million mark. The appreciation of most major currencies against Hong Kong dollar and the improving travel sentiment have fueled
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Inspiring them to be part of a better future resulting in everybody to work harder. Thereby‚ both domestic and international travelers are assured of a quality‚ dedicated and honest services at affordable rates and value for money tour packages. c. Ownership/Management Shareholders: Mr. Clarence D. Aytona Mrs. Dorothy Lauron-Aytona Ms. Claudette Anne L.
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more money from it. Tour operator issues Nowdays we are living in a ”virtual” generation. Especially the younger people‚ they communicate via the internet‚ having their smartphones and all the new technological stuff. They do not care much about reading‚ visiting museums and to get know other countries or cities historical past. That is a huge problem for tour operators because they can not organise a trip if people just want to relax and do some spa all day. Tour operators are managed to introduce
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BTEC National Level 3 Travel and Tourism 2010 13 Unit 13: Tour Operations Unit 13 Tour Operations Unit 13 Overview 10 Credits Tour operators play a very important role in travel and tourism‚ by arranging the package holidays that are such an important feature of life in the 21st century. Tour operators are at the forefront of today’s travel and tourism sector‚ seeking out new destinations and holiday experiences to satisfy the ever-changing needs and expectations of travellers
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