1. Introduction to Travel and Tourism Better by the Bunch: The Tour Industry Today
Chapter 6

2. Common Kinds of Tours Escorted tours Hosted tours
Independent and fly-drive tours
Hybrid tours
City, site, and personal tours

4. Other Kinds of Tours Adventure tours Ecotourism Incentive trips
Student tours
Meet-and-greet services

5. The Tour Manager Coordinates all travel logistics
Guides travelers through tour’s itinerary
Offers fun and fascinating commentary while traveling and sightseeing
Handles problems and emergencies
Sometimes accompanies the group on the first and last days’ flights

6. Pros & Cons of Tour Managing
Lifestyle of great allure
Excellent salary and benefits
Real-world experiences
Cons
Constant pressure and stress
Living on the road
Unstable work situations

7. Tour Operators
Businesses that put together tour packages by contracting with suppliers
Generally belong to several associations

8. Why People Take Tours Time and money Quest for knowledge Camaraderie
Lack of options

9. What Determines Price Where the tour is traveling
When the tour is going
Length of time of the travel components

10. How Tours Are Sold Packages offered to the public (public tours)
Tours tailored for a preformed affinity group at a special price (charter tours)
Through inbound or outbound operators

11. Careers in the Tour Industry
Senior executives, directors, and managers
Clerical support and reservationists
Tour conductors, guides, and planners
District sales managers
Human resources/training specialists
Drivers
Technological support