29 Questions
What are the main reasons for travelling?
Business, pleasure, higher studies, medical treatment, pilgrimage
What are the periods of developing tourism?
Ancient period, Imperial period and Pilgrimage period, Grand Tour period, transition period (after devastating second world war), modern period
How many stages consist a new product creating process?
8
What is the first stage in a new product creating process?
Idea generation
What is the peak season of international tourism in Uzbekistan?
Spring
Explain the basic levels of servicing in tourism.
Basic service levels offer tourists amenities like conveyance booking from starting to a destination through various points during the travel
Where is the headquarters of UNWTO?
Madrid
Who were the first to shape the modern-day travel?
the Greeks
What advanced travel in Greece?
Currency exchange and communication
Who built excellent roads, transportation, and communication systems for developing tourism?
the Romans
What were the hospitality establishments in Switzerland called?
Chalets (a small cottage)
Which country was the first leader in hospitality in Europe?
First, Switzerland, then, Britain
Where did Thomas Cook organize the first 'inclusive tour' to in 1855?
Paris
What is the primary responsibility of tour operators?
Delivering and performing the services specified in the package tours
Who is responsible for ensuring the tour is conducted as per the package tour?
Tour operators
Which type of tour operators are responsible for delivering precise services?
Precise tour operators
What is the role of precise tour operators in a package tour?
To deliver high-quality services as per the package tour specifications
What is the main difference between a traditional wholesaler and a tour operator?
A traditional wholesaler buys goods and services in bulk, while a tour operator designs and creates tour packages
How do tour operators sell their packages?
Through marketing strategies and partnerships
What is the main way tour operators sell their services?
Both through travel agencies and directly to clients
Do tour operators typically act as retailers themselves?
No, they typically do not act as retailers
What is a package tour?
A combination of two or more travel services sold by a tour operator as a single product
Can the components of a package tour be customized?
Yes, the components can be customized through an 'a la carte' procedure
What is the recommendation for tour operators to attract more customers?
They should adopt innovative marketing strategies
Who are special interest tours recommended for?
All of the above
What is the purpose of special interest tours?
To cater to the needs of a specific group of people
What type of tours do outbound tour operators promote?
International tours
What is the main focus of outbound tour operators?
Promoting foreign destinations
What is a unique feature of package tours offered by tour operators?
They combine multiple travel services into a single product
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