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What is the role of a tour operator in the travel industry?
What is the role of a tour operator in the travel industry?
- Selling travel components separately
- Combining travel components into package tours (correct)
- Specializing in developing tours for inbound travelers
- Acting as a retailer for package tours
How are tour operators different from travel agents?
How are tour operators different from travel agents?
- Tour operators provide detailed vacation itineraries.
- Travel agents handle the finer details of vacations.
- Travel agents focus more on developing tours.
- Tour operators act as wholesalers, while travel agents are retailers. (correct)
What is included in a tourist product according to the text?
What is included in a tourist product according to the text?
- Goods purchased by the tour guides
- Goods and services purchased by tourists (correct)
- Only material goods
- Services provided by tour operators
Which statement is true about wholesale travel agencies?
Which statement is true about wholesale travel agencies?
What are the main responsibilities of a tour operator?
What are the main responsibilities of a tour operator?
How would you differentiate between a tour operator and a travel agent?
How would you differentiate between a tour operator and a travel agent?
Who is considered the oldest travel agency in the world?
Who is considered the oldest travel agency in the world?
What does MICE stand for in the context of travel agency services?
What does MICE stand for in the context of travel agency services?
Which innovative travel feature was introduced by Thomas Cook?
Which innovative travel feature was introduced by Thomas Cook?
What did the invention of railways and steamships do for the travel agency business?
What did the invention of railways and steamships do for the travel agency business?
Which individual paved the way for organized package tours for leisure tourists?
Which individual paved the way for organized package tours for leisure tourists?
What did Thomas Cook introduce as part of its travel innovations?
What did Thomas Cook introduce as part of its travel innovations?
What is the main difference between Inbound Tourism and Outbound Tourism?
What is the main difference between Inbound Tourism and Outbound Tourism?
What is considered Inbound Tourism for Japan?
What is considered Inbound Tourism for Japan?
What defines Outbound Tourism for India?
What defines Outbound Tourism for India?
What distinguishes Business Travel from leisure trips?
What distinguishes Business Travel from leisure trips?
What does a Tour Operator do?
What does a Tour Operator do?
Which element is essential for both Inbound and Outbound Tourism?
Which element is essential for both Inbound and Outbound Tourism?
What is the function of a travel agency in the tourism distribution process?
What is the function of a travel agency in the tourism distribution process?
Why would a cruise line use retail travel agencies in the distribution process?
Why would a cruise line use retail travel agencies in the distribution process?
In marketing terms, what role does a travel agent play?
In marketing terms, what role does a travel agent play?
Which organization widely recognizes Philippine Travel Agencies?
Which organization widely recognizes Philippine Travel Agencies?
What distinguishes a travel agency as an intermediary in the tourism channel of distribution?
What distinguishes a travel agency as an intermediary in the tourism channel of distribution?
How does PTAA work closely with various entities according to the text?
How does PTAA work closely with various entities according to the text?
What is the main purpose of a tourist product?
What is the main purpose of a tourist product?
How is an extended packet different from a basic packet of a tourist product?
How is an extended packet different from a basic packet of a tourist product?
What is the primary duty of a tour guide according to the text?
What is the primary duty of a tour guide according to the text?
According to the Tour Guide Code of 1987, what must a tourism guide be licensed by?
According to the Tour Guide Code of 1987, what must a tourism guide be licensed by?
Which type of guide is classified as an on-site guide according to the text?
Which type of guide is classified as an on-site guide according to the text?
What term has been used to describe guides in the travel industry based on the text?
What term has been used to describe guides in the travel industry based on the text?
Study Notes
Tour Operators and Travel Agents
- A tour operator creates and sells tourist products, while a travel agent sells tourist products created by others.
- Tour operators are responsible for designing, organizing, and operating tours, whereas travel agents act as intermediaries between tour operators and customers.
Tourist Product
- A tourist product includes transportation, accommodation, food, and activities.
- It can be classified as a basic packet or an extended packet, with the latter offering additional services or amenities.
Wholesale Travel Agencies
- Wholesale travel agencies sell tourist products to travel agents, who then sell them to customers.
Tour Operator Responsibilities
- Tour operators are responsible for creating tourist products, managing logistics, and providing customer service.
History of Travel Agencies
- Thomas Cook is considered the oldest travel agency in the world.
- The invention of railways and steamships enabled the development of organized package tours.
- Thomas Cook introduced the concept of prepaid travel and innovated travel features such as circular tickets and travel insurance.
MICE and Travel Agency Services
- MICE stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions, a type of specialized travel service.
Tourism Types
- Inbound Tourism refers to tourists visiting a country or region, while Outbound Tourism refers to tourists traveling from their home country.
- Inbound Tourism for Japan refers to tourists visiting Japan, while Outbound Tourism for India refers to Indians traveling abroad.
- Business Travel is distinguished from leisure trips by its purpose and often includes meetings, conferences, or other work-related activities.
Travel Agency Functions
- Travel agencies act as intermediaries in the tourism distribution process, connecting customers with tour operators and suppliers.
- Retail travel agencies are used by cruise lines to distribute their products to customers.
Marketing and Travel Agents
- Travel agents play a crucial role in marketing tourist products to customers.
Philippine Travel Agencies
- The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) recognizes and works with various entities in the tourism industry.
Tour Guides
- The primary duty of a tour guide is to provide information and assistance to tourists.
- Tour guides must be licensed by the Tour Guide Code of 1987.
- On-site guides are classified as guides who provide information at specific tourist attractions.
Terms and Definitions
- Guides in the travel industry have been referred to as "ambassadors" of the tourism industry.
- A tourist product's primary purpose is to provide a unique experience for tourists.
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Learn about international tourism and its types including Inbound Tourism and Outbound Tourism. Understand the difference between tourists entering a country and traveling outside their native country.
