... Within this industry, tour operators play an essential part, as they represent a central connection between tourists and tourism service provider. This report will examine the link between tour operators and other sector of the travel and tourism industry by identifying different products and services provided by tour operators for different target markets. Different factors influencing this sector will be explained as well as and the implication of vertical and horizontal integration within this sector. Finally a brief analysis of the future of tour operators will be given and this is based on research and finding. 2. The role tour operator According to Pro-Poor Tourism (2004) tour operators are businesses that mix two or more travel services such as transport, accommodation, catering, and entertainment, and sell them directly or through travel agencies to final consumers as a single product. A tour operator is thus a crucial link in the distribution chain, representing the central connection between customers and providers of tourism services, and thus has the power to influence both the demand and the supply side. 3. Different Type of Tour Operators a. The Domestic Operators They are companies that develop and sell the holiday within the country in which the tourist reside, they offer a variety of holiday products such as: coach holidays, city break, farm holiday, holiday centres b. The Incoming Tours Operators They are tour operators specializing in...
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...The Grand Tour In the past, "Grand Tour" was the name of the journey that mostly northern European nobles and rich bourgeois took to southern Europe to discover its ancient beauty and its incomparable richness of arts and culture. This type of travel began in the seventeenth century for the sake of education and experience, but the great age of the Grand Tour was the eighteenth century. At this time the travel experience was practically viewed as a requirement for wealthy Europeans as a transition from their school life to their “adulthood in which the young man might be expected to set an example of responsibility.” Italy and France were the most frequented places by these tourists due to their cultural richness, with particular interest in Paris. As the custom of travel developed, nature also became an important factor of the Grand Tour, as the Alps became an attractive destination for the travelers. The tour was more than a “passing fashion” because of its role as fundamental cultural training for cultivated Europeans. The majority of those who had traveled to Italy in previous centuries had generally gone for work related or religious reasons. However, this travel was compatible with leisure, because “it fulfilled important cultural functions as travelers bought works of art or helped spread new tastes and cultural interests”. Although the religious and political tensions caused by Protestant Reformation affected the ability to travel, by the seventeenth century, traveling...
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...I’ve naturally done some research into your organisation so as to ensure that I fully understand what kind of organisation I would be working for. I read on your website that your sales levels have grown at an average of 25% year on year for the past five years and that you are now working on your expansion into the United States. You’re clearly a very progressive organisation and that’s exactly what I’m looking for. I want to work for an organisation which doesn’t stand still, which is expanding and taking on new and interesting challenges. I’ve also read a lot of customer comments on various third party websites and the quality of your service is clearly very impressive. I would describe myself as a very determined and highly motivated person. I do take my job seriously but I’m able to see things in perspective and believe I’m quite easy-going to work with. I’m an optimist rather than a pessimist – but I’m also a realist and I cope well when the going gets tough; I’m very good at finding solutions to problems. Above all, I would say I’m a positive and enthusiastic person – and I relish a challenge. Volunteering gives you a chance to get experience in a field you’d like to work in. It can influence your career choices. Gain a different outlook to life and broaden your perspectives Volunteering gives you the chance to meet people both you would not normally come across. You experience diversity and integrate with the community whilst making friends with like-minded people...
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...WALK TOUR REACTION PAPER Last, Monday, September 21, 2015, we had our "Food" walk tour in Binondo with Mr. Ivan Dy. The tour was very tiring and at the same time stomach filling. It was tiring because the weather was so hot and we just walked to go to our destination. It was stomach filling because we went to 5 destinations and just ate chinese foods the entire tour. The foods were delicious. Mr. Ivan is a fun and entertaining tour guide. Even though he had mic, we werent able to understand some of what he’s saying. He wasn’t able to catch all the attention of the students. Last Sunday, September 27, 2015, we had our Intramuros tour with Mr. Carlos Celdran. The tour last for about 3 hours. It was called a walk tour but there really is not much walking. We went to 4 destinations and sit down to listen to him. The tour was tiring and at the same time interesting. It was tiring because the weather was kind of hot and there are many of us and it was interesting because Mr. Carlos Celdran made the tour very entertaining with his props, the changed of hats and the throwing of santan from his pocket. From the way he delivers, it looks like we were just watching a play. Every time he says the line “Walk This Way!” it excites everyone and follows him and you can see a smile on everyone’s faces. It was one of the reasons why the tour was exciting. He even gave all of us a chocolate, to be specific choc nut, for answering his question. I noticed that almost all the people who belong to...
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...6/1/2015 Paris Night Tour | Paris Sightseeing | Big Bus Tours English About UsPrivate HiresContact Us Night Tour See the beauty of Paris at night fall At twilight, Paris becomes the city of lights offering visitors a magical show. Relax on board our opentop bus to enjoy stunning views of illuminated landmarks and monuments. The route has been designed for you to experience the very best of Paris: the sparkling lights of the Eiffel Tower, the famous illuminations of the ChampsElysées, the unique atmosphere of Pigalle/Moulin Rouge, the Latin Quarter and many more. The Night Tour offers a fascinating live guided commentary in both English and French, available on selected nights. There’s also personal recorded commentary in 11 languages. Additional Information: The Night Tour is a once round trip. We recommend booking your night tour online as seats are subject to availability. Night Tour ticket to be used on redemption date. Can be used the day after when purchasing a 2 day combo. Frequency: Departure point: 156 Avenue ChampsElysées, stop 8 Departure time: 9:30pm Information on ticket types and prices can be found here. http://eng.bigbustours.com/paris/nighttour.html 1/3 6/1/2015 Paris Night Tour | Paris Sightseeing | Big Bus Tours SAVE 10% on 1 & 2 Day Tour Tickets Buy ticket for... 1 Day Tour Adults from €27.00 Children from €14.40 Select a date Open date tickets. Book here ...
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...The Tour de France Executive Summary 1.1 Introduction and Description of the Tour De France The Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covered more than 3,600 kilometres (2,200 miles) and lasted three weeks. Nearly 200 riders begin each tour on the first weekend in July (Thompson, 2008). The number of teams usually varies between 20 to 22 teams, with nine riders in each team. No set numbers of stages are required in the Tour each year, but in recent years, at least 20 stages have comprised the race. The cyclist with the lowest cumulative time after the 20 stages wins (Liggett et al, 2005). This report aims to examine the development, management, impacts and success of this event and how it could be successfully replicated in Northern Ireland. 1.2 Background and development of the Tour De France A hundred summers ago, the Tour de France was born out of political conflict, and from a circulation war between competing sports journals. An editor of one these journals - Henri Desgrange, decided that he needed a sensational publicity venture to attract new readers. He himself was an enthusiastic cyclist and cycle racer. A six-day race was suggested all around France. Long-distance cycle races were a popular means to sell more newspapers. If it succeeded, it would help the journal match its rivals. The first Tour de France was staged in 1903 and the plan was a five-stage...
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...Tour de France Tour de France is considered to be the most influential bicycle race around the world. It starts at every July 1st and usually takes a month to the end of the race. The race has been held every year since 1903 except the interruption by two World Wars. The whole race is over 3200 kilometers in distance and has 21 days of racing. The starting point of the race is changing every year, sometimes the race starts in some northern cities and some border countries as well. There is usually a varied number of team involved in the race from 20 to 22 which has 9 players each in the team. All players are competing toward the great honor of the champion of Tour de France. I just started watching Tour de France last summer by the recommendation of a friend. I saw the great bicycle racer Alberto Contador from Spain became the champion of Tour de France. He is a strong player and my friend told me that he thought Contador was not good any more before the race but he came back to the 1st place again. He said the Spanish players are starting controlling the Tour de France after the great 7-time-champion Lance Armstrong from United States. He was looking forward to seeing a new champion from US soon. American bicycle racers seem to have disadvantage in Tour de France because it’s like an away game for them but a home game for European racers. Tour de France is a wonderful race which brings everyone who loves bicycle race together and enjoys this big...
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...UNIT 40: TOUR OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Get assignment help for this unit at assignmenthelpuk@yahoo.com LO1 Understand the tour operators industry within the travel and tourism sector Tour operators: as defined by EU Package Travel Directive; different types of tour operators including outbound operators, domestic operators, incoming operators, specialist operators, direct sell operators Industry: identification of major tour operators including their origins, ownership, market segments, competition, identification of specific operators within each category; scale eg number of passengers carried, market share, turnover; products and services to meet different markets; vertical and horizontal integration in leading operators; impact of integration; European and global links; trends to include changing trends in holidays (eg mass market tourism to customisation, product range, all-inclusive holidays), expansion of the cruise market; environmental awareness of tour operators, responsible tourism; effect of economy and other external factors eg discounting, emergence of e-commerce, budget airlines; role of trade bodies including The Travel Association (ABTA), Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO), Federation of Tour Operators (FTO), UKinbound, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5649485182751853952#editor/target=post;postID=7439706631930474064 LO2 Understand stages involved in creating holidays Stages: steps eg market research;...
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...City Trips Travel Belgium bvba J.V Hallam Travel Management (UK) Hallam Travels & Tour Management (Malaysia) > FINAL CONFIRMATION Tour Information Pack (AE130914- A, B & C) Feel free to contact KC Choy: +44 7921259088/ 7475202552 or email to ckc7912@yahoo.com for more details, Thank you. Managed by: Hallam Travel Management UK J.V CTT bvba Belgium City Trip Travel Provinciebaan 45 B-8880 Ledegem Belgium Bvba Tel: 32 56 50 59 86 Fax: 32 56 50 40 89 Toerisme Vlaanderen : Lic A6259 Transport Licence : A 4838 BTW : BE 867 164 657 Dear 2014’ AmazingEurope Group Member, This letter is the final confirmation of your 16-Day tour departs on 13th Sept 2014. (Group A, B & C) 13th Sept 2014- Departure Pick-up Points: Sheffield @ 01:45 am: Opal 1/ Victoria Hall, Gather at Opal 1 Main Gate 01:55 am: The Forge, Gather at Bramall Lane BP Fuel Station 02:05 am: Bramall Court, Gather at Side Gate (In front of Pub) 02:15 am: Trigon, Shoreham Street Post Office Bus Stop London @ 07:00 am: Hotel Ibis London Euston St. Pancras (Next by Euston Rail Station, London Zone 1) 3 Cardington St, London NW1 2LW, United Kingdom 28th Sept 2014- Return Drop-off Points: London @ 19:00 pm: Hotel Ibis London Euston St. Pancras 3 Cardington St, London NW1 2LW, United Kingdom Sheffield @ 22:00 pm: Travelodge Hotel Sheffield Centre & Sheffield Coach Interchange Manchester Airport @ 23:55 pm: Terminal 1 & Holiday Inns Express Manchester Airport There are some Important Reminder & Issues...
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...A Tour to St.Dominic Church and Bataan Tourism “If you don’t know history, then you don’t know anything. You are a leaf that doesn’t know it is part of a tree.”- Michael Crichton. If history is unknown to us how would we appreciate the present times? Participating to tours that shows and imparts the history of something is a great opportunity to see and reflect why and what life has been today. Last September 23, 2015, Wednesday, together with my classmates we are blessed to witness historical places like the St. Dominic Parish Church and the Bataan Tourism Center which caters different historical events and contributions of our fellow Filipinos here at Bataan. First stop is the Saint Dominic Parish Church which is known as Abucay Church, located at Brgy. Laon, Abucay, Bataan. The church is founded by Dominican Missionary Friars and built to be dedicated to St. Dominic de Guzman. This church witnessed the massacre of hundreds of Filipinos and Spaniards by the Dutch invaders. The building is more than 400 years old and one of the oldest church in the Philippines. The making of St. Dominic Parish Church was headed by Father Geronimo de Belen in early 1600s. Saint Dominic Church once suffered by a horrible damage because of the earthquake but still survived. On the later years it was destroyed by fire but was revived and reconstructed under Father Jose Diego Pelaez. This only shows how much we value our church as much as we value our creator. Second stop is the Bataan Tourism...
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...GROUP 3 – PAGLALAKBAY III-2 Bongato, Dy, Buenaventura, Bugtas, Hallarces, Luzadas, Ramos, Reyes Layunin: Maipabatid sa aming kapwa mag-aaral ang tungkol sa mga nilakbay ni Rizal sa iba’t ibang bansa at ang mga layunin niya sa pagdalaw sa mga lugar na ito. Paglalahad: Ang Paglalakbay ni Jose Rizal [Tour] Tour guide: Kamusta! Ako po ang iyong tour guide sa araw na ito. Ako po si Nikki Dy at ang mga lugar na pupuntahana po natin ngayon ay mga lugar na pinuntahan ng ating pambansang bayani na si Jose Rizal. 1st stop Nikki: Nandito po tayo ngayon sa Singgapur, dito kung saan unang pumunta si Rizal sa kanyang paglalakbay pagkataposmaglakbay ng limang araw. 1st Rizal (Singgapur): Habang nandito ako tumitingin sa kanilang makasaysayang tanawin ay ginugol ko ang panahon ko sa pagsulat ng talaarawan at mga liham. Nikki:. Dumaan si Rizal sa Napoles at Marselles. Mula Marselles ay tumungo siya sa Barcelona. Kaya tara na sa Barcelona! 2nd Rizal (Barcelona): Dahil sa maunlad at malayang kapaligiran, dito ko sinulat ang isang makabayang sanaysay na ang pamagat ay Amor Patrio (Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa). Ito ang kauna-unahang sinulat ko sa Espanya. Nikki: Pagklatapos ng tatlong buwan si Rizal ay pumunta naman ng Madrid [matapos niyang marinig ang masamng balitang na ang salot ng kolera ay kumakalat sa Maynila at karatig sa pook nito]. Kaya pumunta na rin tayo sa Madrid para malaman natin kung ano ginawa niya doon. 3rd Rizal(Madrid): Dito ay nagaral ako ng Medisina,...
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...Tourism is a constantly growing industry that generates billions of dollars per year contributing to more than 9% of New Zealand’s GDP. In 1939, the amount of international travellers worldwide was one million and today there are over one billon each year. (Higham, 2013). This industry has seen major developments, improvements, and growth in just a single generation with the increase in advancements of technology and the introduction of affordable flights. Tourism is a complex system that is constantly changing. Due to this innovative nature, tourism is extremely challenging to define and confine. Generally, the technical definition of tourism, as explained by the UNWTO, is “tourism comprises the activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes.” (Page, S., 2007). This definition is extremely broad but it becomes difficult to make more specific as it is a fragile system and there are many interpretations of tourism, which are constantly changing. Tourism is a complex system that includes geographic, human, and industry elements. It includes the examining of the interplay of generating, transit, and destination regions, human behaviours and interactions, and the development and delivery of tourism products and services. Due to the increased availability of air travel, there has been significant increase in the ability to access areas of interest, even those...
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...Charles Lucas Brenda Craven English Composition 101VA 1 July 2013 The Tour As a young man, leaving your home country for the first time is a very scary endeavor. I had barely left the small state of West Virginia, much less, traveled abroad to a whole other continent. I was about to embark upon the second adventure of my adult life. The first being my first airplane ride to attend basic training at Fort Bliss, in El Paso, Texas. I was happy to be doing be doing things as an adult, and I was proud to serve my country, yet I was very anxious about what may lie ahead for me. I guess at that age, and my lack of experience, I could not understand why I was going to Korea. There was no war going on there, and I was an American soldier. What in the world would I need to do in the Republic of Korea? I considered myself to be a lucky man. because I was going on what was considered to be a hardship tour. I was afforded the opportunity to take 30 days leave from the US Army, to spend with my family. I explained to my loved ones that I would be stationed in South Korea for a year, and I would not be home until the completion of my tour. My mom took it a little harder than everyone else, but she managed to pull herself together, and just enjoy the few days we had together. I visited with everyone to say my last good byes, and then it was time to go. My journey began on the 27th of December in 1985. I arrived at the small airport in Charleston, West Virginia...
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...TOUR PACKAGE PROPOSAL Tour Package: Palawan Target Market:group (6 pax) Package Rates: 6 PAX | 6,875/PAX | Inclusions: | * Room accommodation with daily set breakfast * Whole Day Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour with Lunch * Puerto Princesa Airport pick up and drop off transfers * Services of licensed tour guide, all applicable entrance fees, aircon land transfers, boat transfers if applicable, picnic lunch | Exclusions: * Manila/Cebu-Puerto Princesa-Manila/Cebu Air Tickets * Lunch on 1st Day, Lunch on Last Day * Dinners DAY 1 (Morning) 0900 ETD Manila 1100 ETA Puerto Princesa 1130 Check in at D’ Lucky Garden Inn DAY 1 (Afternoon) 1300 Crocodile farm 1400 Baker’s hill 1530 Immaculate Conception Cathedral 1645 Mitra’s ranch 1800 Plaza Cuartel 1900 Puerto Princesa Bay Walk DAY 2 0600 Breakfast at D’ Lucky Garden Inn 0700 ETD D’ Lucky Garden Inn 0900 ETA Ecological and Wildlife Park via Boat 0930 Underground River Sabang Wharf 1100 Cave Tour & optional swimming 1200 Buffet Lunch at Taraw 1300 ETD Taraw 1420 ETA Honda bay island 1500 Swimming at Pandan Island 1545 Snorkeling at Starfish Island 1700 Fish Feeding at Pambato Reef 1720 ETD Pambato Reef 1830 ETA D’ Lucky Garden Inn DAY 3 0600 Breakfast at D’ Lucky Garden Inn 0800 Packing of things 0845 Check-out 0930 Souvenir Shop 1000 ETD Puerto Princesa Airport 1120 ETA NAIA Terminal 3 ...
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