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1 Planning a Tour Learning Outcome: a) Able to identify & categorize visitor attractions b) Understand different type of tours c) Understand principles of itinerary planning d) Able to create itinerary  2 Planning a Tour Categorizing Visitor Attractions...

1 Planning a Tour Learning Outcome: a) Able to identify & categorize visitor attractions b) Understand different type of tours c) Understand principles of itinerary planning d) Able to create itinerary  2 Planning a Tour Categorizing Visitor Attractions a) Man Made & Natural b) Nodal & Linear c) Site & Event Constructed or Natural Constructed (Man Made) i. Includes attractions such as structures/buildings and other sites made by humans. Example: a) Petronas Twin Towers b) Legoland 3 Constructed or Natural Natural i. Includes attractions & destinations inherited by humans. Example: a) National Parks / Gardens b) Mountains / Hills c) Seas / Rivers / Lakes 4  5 Constructed or Natural Natural (con’t) It can be subdivided into the following: a) Topography – Features in physical landscape b) Climate – Seasonal changes in climate within a destination c) Wildlife – Animal resources, captive (zoo’s) & non captive (hunting & fishing) d) Vegetation – Flora resources, captive (botanical garden & parks) & Non captive (wild flowers)  6 Sites & Events Sites a) Pre Historical A distinct category of pre historical sites associated with “lost” cultures which are attractive because of their mysterious origin. Example: Pre historic rock painting.  7 Sites & Events Sites b) Historical Most definite association with specific civilization that fall under the scope of “recorded history”. Example: Heritage Museum & Museums  8 Sites & Events c) Contemporary - Living cultural sites. Eg: Home stay & Cultural village d) Economic Activity. Eg: Wineries e) Recreational Activities: Eg: Theme Park & Casino  9 Sites & Events Events Attractions that occur over a fixed period of time in one or more locations. a) Religious – Thaipusam & Maulidur Rasul b) Sports – FIFA World Cup, F1 & Cricket T20 c) Festival – Beerfest & Colors of Malaysia  10 Exercise Write 2 examples for the following in Malaysia: a) Cultural Tourism b) Heritage Tourism c) Health Tourism d) Sports Tourism e) Religious Tourism f) Special Interest Tourism g) Adventure Tourism  11 Tour Planning Difference between a Package and Tour Package: Usually includes just hotel & transfers. May include a sightseeing tour. Tour: More inclusive than a package. It may include meals, host or escort, local guide, extensive sightseeing, motor coach and others.  12 Why Package Tour ?  Would generally be cheaper  Certain airlines offer GIT rates to wholesalers  Reduces travelers risk & responsibility  Peace of mind to tourist as its all inclusive  13 Why Package Tour (con’t) ?  Price  Convenience  Expertise  Accessibility  Reliability  Peace of Mind  14 Tour Components A tour is a combination of various components that are sold and coordinated for a group or FIT’s. a) Accommodation – Hotel, Resort, Homestay & Camping b) Transportation – Air, Land & Sea c) Meals – Breakfast, Half Board & Full Board d) Sightseeing / Tourist Guides – City & Nature e) Activities – Themed (Adventure etc) f) Attractions – Theme Parks, Museums & Monuments  15 Types of Tours Package tours can be classified into the following: a) Independent b) Hosted c) Escorted d) Customized  16 Independent 1. Designed for clients who wants to travel independently 2. Offers the minimum structure & prepaid features 3. Consists mainly accommodation, breakfast & transfers 4. Reasonable freedom  17 Hosted 1. Host is included in this programs 2. Host is normally a local 3. Helps out in activity planning & recommendations 4. Hosted tour is a little more structured but still allows reasonable freedom.  18 Escorted 1. Most structured and organized package 2. Has little freedom and least flexibility 3. Accompanied by Tour Manager & Tour Guide 4. Passengers travel together in a group 5. Preferred by travelers as it helps with exotic destinations 6. Language & Custom barriers eased 7. Mostly all inclusive – less hassle for travelers  19 Advantages of Group Tours 1. Reduces cost while travelling as its mostly prepaid 2. Less decision making while on tour 3. Assistance during overseas travel – Escorted 4. Instant companionship 5. Opportunity to make friends & relationship 6. Experienced Guides help to make memorable trip 7. Q & A possible 8. Planned & Pre Tested itineraries reduces room for mistakes 9. Worry Free Journey  20 Disadvantages of Group Tours 1. Could possibly be more expensive 2. Fixed itinerary. No room for adjustments 3. Group members may not be to their liking 4. Giving out names & detail may lead to trouble 5. Time not in your hands 6. Limited exposure with packed itinerary 7. “Forced” shopping stops