What is a package tour operator?

Tour operators put together package holidays and may sell other travel services on their own, such as accommodation. The tour operator is responsible for all the travel services which are included in the package holiday, even if it uses other suppliers to deliver the services.



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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.

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A tour operator controls, books and devises the whole trip. They create a package holiday by combining all elements such as hotel, airport transfers, activities, restaurants, tours and such like. A tour may not include all of these elements, the list is purely an example.

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Package tours are generally classified on the basis of their operation and types of services included. These are basically classified into independent tour, escorted tour, incentive tour, hosted tour and freedom tour.

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Advantages of Package Tours and Holidays
  • Cost – Package tours are money-saving. ...
  • Convenience – You don't have to worry about booking yourself flights, good accommodations or activities on a package tour. ...
  • Variety – ...
  • Stress-free – ...
  • Connections –


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For day trips, tour companies provide knowledgeable guides who can teach you more about a destination than you might learn on your own. All tour companies know the main attractions of a destination and can offer tours that hit those key areas of interest efficiently.

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Functions of a Tour Operator
  • Creating Foolproof Packages. ...
  • Offering the Best Possible Rates to Customers. ...
  • Managing the Budget of Their Customers. ...
  • Keeping Up With the Market Trends. ...
  • Travel Assistance. ...
  • Outsourcing the Services for Your Customer. ...
  • Keeping the Operations Organised for a Hassle-Free Trip.


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Don't tip your travel agent. “An adviser's job is to create memorable trips for you and they get compensated for their service, so they don't expect more money on top of that,” she said.

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While many tour operators focus on a select concentration of destinations most travel agents can specialize in a range of destinations and then they can help you narrow down a package for that specific destination or area you are looking to travel to based on your budget, preferred method of travel and interests.

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They're responsive when customers have questions about their tour itinerary. Tour operators are adaptable when customers want to make changes to their itinerary, such as extending their stay. They also have a knowledge of various destinations and attractions to help them make travel recommendations to customers.

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On the other hand, the disadvantages of packaged tours are equally obvious. You may have to spend time with people you do not like, or who do not like you. You will have to adapt to people whose personalities might not blend with yours. If you are an introvert, being with a group of strangers all day is a nightmare.

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