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What is the break-even load factor for transportation costs to tourist attractions?
What is the break-even load factor for transportation costs to tourist attractions?
- 70-80%
- 50-60% (correct)
- 40-50%
- 60-70%
What is the main advantage of 'hop-on, hop-off' sightseeing tours over scheduled transportation services?
What is the main advantage of 'hop-on, hop-off' sightseeing tours over scheduled transportation services?
- Lower cost
- Dedicated tour guide
- Ability to stop at desired sites (correct)
- Faster transportation
How do sightseeing tours by scheduled transportation service differ from 'hop-on, hop-off' tours?
How do sightseeing tours by scheduled transportation service differ from 'hop-on, hop-off' tours?
- They are shorter in duration
- They exclude the services of a tour guide (correct)
- They include shopping stops
- They allow clients to stop at desired sites
What is a key factor in prorating transportation costs within a destination?
What is a key factor in prorating transportation costs within a destination?
Why do most major urban cities introduce 'hop-on, hop-off' sightseeing tours?
Why do most major urban cities introduce 'hop-on, hop-off' sightseeing tours?
What services are included in an arrival/departure transfer?
What services are included in an arrival/departure transfer?
In addition to transportation, what do sightseeing tours typically include?
In addition to transportation, what do sightseeing tours typically include?
What type of travelers would directly book with hotels according to the text?
What type of travelers would directly book with hotels according to the text?
What is the essential rule when costing a rate sheet?
What is the essential rule when costing a rate sheet?
Which scenario might involve an accommodation establishment and a restaurant?
Which scenario might involve an accommodation establishment and a restaurant?
What do tour packages consist of according to the text?
What do tour packages consist of according to the text?
What is the rule regarding entrance fees for tours?
What is the rule regarding entrance fees for tours?
How is the cost of transportation and accommodation calculated when operating outside the tour guide’s residence?
How is the cost of transportation and accommodation calculated when operating outside the tour guide’s residence?
What must be considered when calculating the cost of a tour guide for a group?
What must be considered when calculating the cost of a tour guide for a group?
Which of the following best describes the cost of entertainment activities mentioned in the text?
Which of the following best describes the cost of entertainment activities mentioned in the text?
What is included in meals and snacks if they are considered as inclusions in a tour?
What is included in meals and snacks if they are considered as inclusions in a tour?
What must a tour operator determine for Seat-in-Coach (SIC) Sightseeing Tours to make a profit?
What must a tour operator determine for Seat-in-Coach (SIC) Sightseeing Tours to make a profit?
What type of services would GITs opt for, based on the text?
What type of services would GITs opt for, based on the text?
What is the primary difference between FIT and GIT in terms of services, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary difference between FIT and GIT in terms of services, as mentioned in the text?
Why are the rate sheets based on FIT rather than GIT according to the text?
Why are the rate sheets based on FIT rather than GIT according to the text?
What is the purpose of confidential tariffs mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of confidential tariffs mentioned in the text?
What type of accommodation establishments might offer a lower room rate but with fewer room amenities?
What type of accommodation establishments might offer a lower room rate but with fewer room amenities?
What is the formula to calculate the Total Cost per passengers’ bracket?
What is the formula to calculate the Total Cost per passengers’ bracket?
What is the purpose of the 20% mark-up mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the 20% mark-up mentioned in the text?
How is the 12% VAT calculated based on the net to TO?
How is the 12% VAT calculated based on the net to TO?
What happens to the Total Cost per passengers’ bracket if prorate tour guide costs increase?
What happens to the Total Cost per passengers’ bracket if prorate tour guide costs increase?
What is the purpose of rounding off the selling figure?
What is the purpose of rounding off the selling figure?
Why does the 12% VAT calculation involve dividing by.88?
Why does the 12% VAT calculation involve dividing by.88?
