Conducting a tour

How do tour companies develop tour packages?

• Travel companies learn about the needs and  interests of tourists

• They introduce many attractive tourist attractions

• Offering a wide range of accommodation and transportation options for tourists to choose from

• All answers above

The tour guide pointed out and remarked on the city's features as they walked or took small buses, that is popular in developing nations. What kind of tour guide is that?

• The city tour guide

• An on-site guide

• A specialized guide

Why people don’t like the notion of tours ?

• Limited freedom

• Forced companionship

• Enjoy controlling their own travel experience

• Uncomfortable bus rides

What’s the meaning of this word “kickback”?

• money paid illegally to somebody in return for work or help

• an extra amount of money that is added to a payment

• money that employees receive for doing their job

• no correct  answer

What should a tour manager do ?

• Calm in the face of a challenge

• Listen to what clients have to say

• Reasonable time management

• All answer above

What are the disadvantages of tour management?

• Requires a deep understanding of the geography, culture, architecture, .. of tourist attractions in the tour

• Often away from family and under pressure because of responsibility in front of many people

• Enjoying several perks and the support of travel companies along the journey

Tour conducting is a treadmill job. True or false?

• True

• False

 For instance, the companies may ask a hotel to reduce rates for a block of rooms for a large group of travelers. What is this type of companies' role?

Who will be responsible for the on the road logistics, confirmations, planning?