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Which of the following is NOT a key element that a good tour plan should specify?
Which of the following is NOT a key element that a good tour plan should specify?
- The type of accommodation
- The route the tour will follow
- The number of tour guides available (correct)
- The length of the tour
What kind of tour is best suited for individuals who prefer flexibility and the ability to change their itinerary?
What kind of tour is best suited for individuals who prefer flexibility and the ability to change their itinerary?
- Independent packaged tour (correct)
- Scheduled tour
- Escorted packaged tour
- Group packaged tour
Which tour type is particularly popular among first-time travelers and those who prefer traveling in groups?
Which tour type is particularly popular among first-time travelers and those who prefer traveling in groups?
- Independent packaged tour
- Scheduled tour
- Escorted packaged tour
- Group packaged tour (correct)
What is the main purpose of a tourist profile in the context of tour planning?
What is the main purpose of a tourist profile in the context of tour planning?
Which of these is NOT typically included in a tour budget calculation?
Which of these is NOT typically included in a tour budget calculation?
What does route planning primarily involve in tour planning?
What does route planning primarily involve in tour planning?
When planning a tour, what consideration is essential besides ensuring that tourists maximize sightseeing?
When planning a tour, what consideration is essential besides ensuring that tourists maximize sightseeing?
Which type of tour often has a set itinerary that cannot be changed, and is often more affordable due to the large group sizes?
Which type of tour often has a set itinerary that cannot be changed, and is often more affordable due to the large group sizes?
Which of the following is NOT a key component when developing a logical route plan?
Which of the following is NOT a key component when developing a logical route plan?
What is a primary concern regarding the environmental impact of cruise liners?
What is a primary concern regarding the environmental impact of cruise liners?
Which factor is LEAST likely to influence a tourist's choice of accommodation?
Which factor is LEAST likely to influence a tourist's choice of accommodation?
What is the main determining factor in selecting attractions for a tour plan?
What is the main determining factor in selecting attractions for a tour plan?
What is the main purpose of an itinerary, as opposed to a tour plan?
What is the main purpose of an itinerary, as opposed to a tour plan?
Which element would NOT be considered when developing an itinerary?
Which element would NOT be considered when developing an itinerary?
When drawing up an itinerary, what is the MOST important way to refer to times?
When drawing up an itinerary, what is the MOST important way to refer to times?
What is a key characteristic of how an itinerary should be written?
What is a key characteristic of how an itinerary should be written?
A tour budget's main function is to:
A tour budget's main function is to:
What is the main factor that influences the development of a tour budget?
What is the main factor that influences the development of a tour budget?
Flashcards
Sustainable Tour Choices
Sustainable Tour Choices
The environmentally friendly considerations when choosing a tour.
Compiling a Tour Itinerary
Compiling a Tour Itinerary
The process of developing a detailed schedule for a tour, outlining days, times, transport, and activities.
Tour Budget
Tour Budget
A plan that outlines the estimated expenses of a tour, including transportation, accommodation, and activities.
Specific Itinerary
Specific Itinerary
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General Itinerary
General Itinerary
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Personal Itinerary
Personal Itinerary
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Key Itinerary Aspects
Key Itinerary Aspects
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Itinerary Planning Factors
Itinerary Planning Factors
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Itinerary Presentation
Itinerary Presentation
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Basic Tour Budget Explanation
Basic Tour Budget Explanation
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What is a tour plan?
What is a tour plan?
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What's a packaged tour?
What's a packaged tour?
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What is an escorted packaged tour?
What is an escorted packaged tour?
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What is a group packaged tour?
What is a group packaged tour?
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What is an independent packaged tour?
What is an independent packaged tour?
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What is a tourist profile?
What is a tourist profile?
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What makes up a tour budget?
What makes up a tour budget?
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What is route planning?
What is route planning?
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Study Notes
Developing Tour Plans
- Tourists travel for various reasons; well-planned trips are more successful.
- A good tour plan outlines: route, duration, transportation, accommodation, meals, attractions, leisure time, dates, and cost (budget).
Types of Tours
- Packaged Tour (Inclusive Tour): Pre-planned itinerary, all-inclusive price.
- Escorted Packaged Tour: Guide manages all services throughout the trip.
- Group Packaged Tour: Popular for first-time travelers, pre-set itinerary, often more affordable due to group size.
- Independent Packaged Tour: Tailored to individual needs, flexible, adaptable itinerary.
- Scheduled Tours: Fixed departure/arrival times, set timetable.
Tourist Profiles
- A tourist profile summarizes personal details, wants, and expectations guiding tour planning to meet needs.
Available Budget
- Tour budget considers transport, accommodation, meals, attractions (entrance fees, optional extras), and additional costs (taxes, service charges).
Available Time
- Tour plans should consider tourist's available time, balancing necessary activities with leisure.
Route Planning
- Route planning involves selecting the optimal way to travel between destinations.
- Considerations include geographic knowledge, maps, distance tables, GPS, computers/smartphones, tour brochures, guidebooks and magazines.
Transport and Accommodation
- Transport Options: Cars, buses, planes, etc.; choices can be influenced by environmental considerations, including fuel emissions, CO2, and other pollutants.
- Accommodation Options: Wide range from luxury lodges to hostels, influenced by type, quality, location, availability, and budget.
Tourist Attractions and Activities
- Attraction Selection: Guided by tourist interests/preferences, a crucial factor in tour plan choices.
- Activity Importance: Tour appeal depends heavily on activities at destinations and attraction sites; these memorable experiences encourage positive customer recall.
Compiling a Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Tour plans overview; detailed itineraries specify dates, times, transport, accommodation, and activities.
- Itinerary Types: Specific (target market), General (overall market), Personal (individual tourist).
- Itinerary Elements: Transport, accommodation, attractions (natural/human-made), activities, meal/refreshment stops.
- Itinerary Considerations: Time, tour objectives, tourist needs/preferences, tour information, route/sequence, budget.
- Itinerary Presentation: Neat, clear, engaging format; use 24-hour clock; conversational tone; realistic promises; interesting facts and descriptive adjectives.
- Itinerary Formats: Paragraph or table.
Compiling a Tour Budget
- A tour budget documents all tour costs, crucial for affordability considerations.
- Budget Influencers: Tour type, tour party size, transport, accommodation, sundry expenses.
- Basic Budget Components: Indicating the overall tour cost, inclusions, exclusions, and pricing of optional extras.
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