Tour OperatorA business that organizes and sells tours. They sell to a customer, and possibly work with vendors (hotels, restaurants, vehicle companies, etc.) to create an organized tour experience. In short, operators do the grunt work.
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In its broadest sense, the tourism industry is the total of all businesses that directly provide goods or services to facilitate business, pleasure and leisure activities away from the home environment.
Tour Operators employ Tour Guides to either provide their services at specific sites or even accompany the group throughout the tour acting as Tour leaders as well, when required. It is obvious from the above that roles are distinct, but also overlap as well.
Types of Tour Operators. There are five main categories of tour operators that you could fall into: inbound tour operators, outbound tour operators, domestic tour operators, receptive tour operators, and ground tour operators. Let's find out which one of these five you fall into.
Diverse career opportunitiesThe experience that comes from working as a tour guide can lead to a wide range of career opportunities. Skills in leadership and organization can prepare tour guides to work in museums, art galleries or on college campuses.
Tourism management refers to handling and supervising activities related to the tourism industry. It is a multifaceted industry that provides people with the training, skills and expertise necessary to obtain management positions in tourism and accommodation.