Unit 1 - Tour Operators

UNIT 1 - WORLD OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Tour Operators

Open Ended

Starter: What is the difference between a tour operator and travel agent?

Open Ended

What is a package holiday? Can you define it? You may wish to think of personal experiences or characteristics to help you define it...

Multiple Choice

True or False? Package holidays are only available within Europe.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False. A rep service can be provided with a package holiday.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False. Coach transfers from the airport to the hotel is the only transfer option on a package holiday.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False. Package holidays are only available to summer sun destinations,

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False. ATOL protection is provided on package holidays.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False. If the price of a package holiday increases following booking, you have to pay the extra?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False. To be a package holiday, it must include two or more elements. E.g. flights, accommodation etc

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False. Package holidays are only for families with young children.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False. Hotels are the only accommodation option for package holidays.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False. Luggage is not included - it must be added on as an extra

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False. Package holidays can include a range of board basis options.

• True

• False

Open Ended

In the image of the package holiday, what elements could you pick out? Hint! There were 10 different characteristics shown in the picture.

Open Ended

What might a mass market, specialist and dynamic packaging tour operators offer? Consider destinations / experiences etc

Quiz Time!

What can you remember about tour operators?

Multiple Choice

Which is the best definition of a tour operator?

• They assemble the different elements of the package holiday

• They always sell the final package holiday to the customer

• They are the retail arm of the travel business

Multiple Choice

What are the three primary elements of a package holiday

• Food, Drink, Rep Service

• Food, Drink, Transport

• Transport, Accommodation, Entertainment

• Transport, Accommodation, Transfers

Multiple Choice

The primary advantage of being a tour operator is...

• They can pick the most popular holiday destinations to sell

• They can buy airline seats and hotel rooms in bulk

• They can advertise in high profile media like TV and Youtube

Multiple Choice

What does all inclusive mean in regards to a package holiday?

• The cost of all your taxis is included

• The cost of all food drink and entertainment is included

• The cost of breakfast and lunch is included

• The cost of your hotel room mini bar is included

Multiple Choice

An example of a mass market tour operator is?

• Tui

• Hays Travel

• Cox and Kings

• Wendy Wu

Multiple Choice

True or False. Mass market operators assemble and sell thousands of holidays.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

You are looking for an adventure holiday. Which tour operator would be most suitable?

• Mass Market

• Specialist

• Dynamic Packaging

Multiple Choice

True or false. You have to pay for each part of the package holiday separately?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A good example of a specialist tour operator package would be...

• Choosing each element separately with On the Beach

• A First Choice family all inclusive holiday to Tenerife

• A trekking adventure holiday in Peru

• A camping trip To Newquay, Cornwall

Multiple Choice

A good example of a mass market package would be...

• Kenyan Safari

• Cycling Holiday

• Using Expedia

• A family holiday to Dalaman, Turkey