• - A person or company that plans, designs the itinerary, contracts the services needed for the tour package, arranges the tour components, and sells the package directly or indirectly to the public.

• - It acts as the product assembler and performs its role as a wholesaler.

• Acts as a retailer to sell the wholesaler’s product. As retailers, they sell a variety of tour packages that tour operators have put together.

In comparison, tour operators and travel agencies offer (a)   to consumers.

IATA stands for?

(a)  

IATA-accredited agents are enjoying the following benefits:

Access to (a)   IATA airline members using a single standard Sales Agency Agreement.

IATA-accredited agents are enjoying the following benefits:

Authorization to sell (a)   tickets on behalf of the airlines.

IATA-accredited agents are enjoying the following benefits:

Access to IATA’s (a)   (BSP)

IATA-accredited agents are enjoying the following benefits:

Global travel industry recognition through an IATA (a)   , which is a unique identifier for the agent

IATA-accredited agents are enjoying the following benefits:

(a)   is associated with the industry standards that are identifiable with IATA, ensuring fair and uniform standards in all airline dealings.

• - (a)   are not accredited by IATA. 

• - While most bookings are made through the IATA portal, registration from IATA members is needed to book from IATA.

• - Traditionally, their function is to collect orders, book with IATA travel agencies, and forward the booked tickets to customers.

• - However, the growing numbers of independent travel agents and technological innovations allow them to use the essential operation and ticketing system to enhance their operation and boost their productivity

They are wholesalers that act as assemblers of the product by combining the tour components such as transportation, accommodation, sightseeing, entertainment, and other services needed by the customers for a “worry-free” tour at an inclusive rate.

(a)  

tailor-made tour package

(a)  

pre-arranged tour package

(a)  

TYPES OF TOUR OPERATORS IN THE PHILIPPINES
- Starts their operation by soliciting business from established organizations, schools, and institutions.

- They seek information from their clients, primarily groups, on the type of transportation, accommodation, sightseeing tours to be included, and other amenities requested by the clients.

- They also contract the suppliers capable of delivering their specific requirements.

- They may prepare an ad-hoc (tailor-made) or regular (pre-arranged) tour package.

(a)  

TYPES OF TOUR OPERATORS IN THE PHILIPPINES
- Prepares a standard package by determining the popularity of a given destination.

- Then, they market, promote, and sell packages directly to the end-users in the locality. Their source of the market is walk-in or over-the-counter sales, as well as other tour operators.

- The area of operation is typically its immediate vicinity or the location where the tour operator is based.

• - Then, regular tour packages are prepared and delivered to the popular destination.

TYPES OF TOUR OPERATORS IN THE PHILIPPINES
- are those whose primary clients are foreign tour operators (outbound tour operators) with whom they have a contract.

- They offer regular or ad-hoc packages tailored to the specific requirements of the contracting party.

- The area of operation spans the entire Philippines.

(a)  

TYPES OF TOUR OPERATORS IN THE PHILIPPINES
- design and assemble tour packages for residents of the Philippines, whether foreign or local, to travel to foreign destinations.

- These package tours can be regular or ad hoc, and their area of operation is anywhere except the Philippines.

(a)  

This could have benefits. You can make a minimal effort to promote your business, as the franchiser is already established. However, it may be expensive.

(a)  

This means that you are expected to have already started your initial business and are expanding it through opening a travel and tour agency.

(a)  

This is the last option when these are impossible. Remember, success begins with a first step.

(a)  

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY

One crucial factor to consider and make your business known is (a)   . In selecting this, your target market is essential. Where your market is, your business should be visible and accessible to them.

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: SELECTING A LOCATION

You may choose other options, but always remember that the primary role of the TMC is to provide a (a)   for purchasing travel. The physical office may need to be placed in a more strategic location. However, with the present technology, your business can be accessed anywhere through a world-wide web search engine and found by anyone worldwide.

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

Organizing a travel and tour agency business and selecting staff depends on the (a)   .

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

would have at most ten employees with the manager supervising all the departments

(a)  

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

would have about twenty or more employees, three department heads, and at least thirty employees

(a)  

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

oversees the overall operation of the inbound and outbound tours department. The operation and inbound department may be under a supervisor; however, this position may handle the task in its absence.

(a)  

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

may include the secretary, bookkeeper, and cashier

(a)  

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

keeps the company’s general manager’s appointments and records

(a)  

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

keeps and prepares all the company’s cash flow records, monitoring the payables and receivables (financial transactions)

(a)  

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

handles the money collected and disbursed

(a)  

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

deals with arranging and booking clients for the services requested

(a)  

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

responsible for over-the-counter sales and field sales. It is the organization's heart since they are responsible for making revenue for the company

(a)  

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

deals with submitting clients' documents to concerned offices like DFA, immigration, embassies, and institutions responsible for issuing travel documents. The task may also include communicating with the company's industry partners

(a)  

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

For a business to earn the trust of clients, it must be (a)   , and there are legal requirements that any would-be entrepreneur should comply with before operating the business.

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

"a business without a (a)   is a sign of no business"

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition, a permit to operate from the (a)   where the business is located must be secured

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: PROFITABILITY AND GROWTH FACTORS

Sales and marketing are important in generating revenue for the company. Therefore, the more staff assigned to the job, the greater the chances of generating more revenue through improved marketing and sales.

(a)  

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: PROFITABILITY AND GROWTH FACTORS

They advise travelers on where to go and what transportation to use, and answer customers' essential concerns before buying your product. Like sales and marketing, they promote your business and reflect your company. Increasing their number also means selecting efficient ones with good human relations.

(a)  

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: PROFITABILITY AND GROWTH FACTORS

Your objective should not only be to earn more but also to establish loyal customers. Satisfied customers are your indirect sales force; their loyalty will keep you in business.

(a)  

SETTING UP A TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCY: PROFITABILITY AND GROWTH FACTORS

Suppliers are your internal customers. Without them, there is no product to develop and sell. As your internal customer, you should also provide them with their expectations, such as prompt payment for the services they provide. Remember, they are your partners in your business.

(a)