Managing a Tour Operating Business

Managing a Tour Operating Business
Author: SHEPHERD. NYARUWATA
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-04-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781527596139

This book provides knowledge of, and insights into, the nature and characteristics of the global tour operations business. It highlights the role played by tour operators in developing tourism in both developed and developing countries, and offers critical analysis of how the growth of information communication technologies has influenced the adoption of new business models by tour operators. The text also provides useful case studies drawn from Europe, Africa and the United States of America, which will assist the reader to understand how the industry has evolved. It further highlights the challenges being faced by tour operators in developing countries, and offers a business model that will assist them in retaining future business sustainability.

Managing a Tour Operating Business

Managing a Tour Operating Business
Author: Shepherd Nyaruwata
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2022-03-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1527581535

This book provides knowledge of, and insights into, the nature and characteristics of the global tour operations business. It highlights the role played by tour operators in developing tourism in both developed and developing countries, and offers critical analysis of how the growth of information communication technologies has influenced the adoption of new business models by tour operators. The text also provides useful case studies drawn from Europe, Africa and the United States of America, which will assist the reader to understand how the industry has evolved. It further highlights the challenges being faced by tour operators in developing countries, and offers a business model that will assist them in retaining future business sustainability.

The Business of Travel Agency and Tour Operations

The Business of Travel Agency and Tour Operations
Author: Tim Bryant
Publisher: Murphy & Moore Publishing
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2021-11-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781639875238

Tour operations focuses on providing and operating the vacation of customers by booking, contracting and packaging different components of the tour. This involves extensive management of transportation, hotel, guides, meals, tours and flights. A travel agency deals with administering and selling tour packages from different tour operators. Their primary responsibility is to select the most appropriate package according to the client's needs. The key difference between a travel agency and a tour operator is that while the former specializes in a variety of destinations, the latter focuses on a select concentration of destinations. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of travel agency and tour operations. It picks up individual branches and explains their need and contribution in the context of a growing economy. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIES IN TRAVEL INDUSTRY

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIES IN TRAVEL INDUSTRY
Author: CUNEYT MENGU, Ph.D.
Publisher: YALIN YAYINCILIK
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2020-11-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 6059579787

When overseas travel agency owners and directors, predominantly fromMiddle Eastern countries visitedmy Istanbul office and sawmy “Travel Management” book published in 2018 in Turkish, insisted that I publish the same book in English. These comments made me excited and encouraged to publish the book in English with some revisions and additions. Travel and tourism industry is one of the world’s largest industries and a dynamic engine of economic development of the countries. It is a great source of income and employment for countries that receive more international tourists. For this reason, the countries have increased their investment in the travel and tourism industry, Tour operators and travel agencies have the major role for the development of tourism. Their business has vastly changed in the past 20 years. They have to continuously adapt and redefine their roles to the changing environment and technology. As a result of this change, different approaches in management, operation and marketing strategies in the travel industry have emerged. From tourism products and services to operation and destination management, from management functions to the distribution channels, from reservation systems to marketing functions, almost all travel concepts have changed shape. In travel agency business besides the traditional (classical) system used for many years, neoclassical systemandmodern (contemporary) systems such as online travel agencies (OTA’s) and destination management companies (DMC’s) have emerged, intermediaries diversified and increased. Pursuant to these developments travel operators who can keep up with these changes have created a wide academic and practical concept, theoretical discussions and most importantly different industrial structures. This book provides a wide perspective with modern concepts to the operation management and marketing strategies in travel industry and it is divided into 12 chapters. Each chapter starts with learning outcomes. Basic principles and concepts of subjects are mentioned both theoretically and practically supported by tables, graphs and figures for a better understanding of specific chapters.

The Bussiness of Travel Agency and Tour Operations Management

The Bussiness of Travel Agency and Tour Operations Management
Author: A.K Bhatia
Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2012-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 8120790812

"Travel agent has become an integral part of the world’s fastest growing travel and tourism industry. A large percentage of all international and domestic travel is arranged by travel agents. The scope and functions of a modern travel agency have increased manifold over the years. The present book The Business of Travel Agency and Tour Operations Management explains the various concepts of travel agency operations in a systematic manner and makes it easier for not only students of tourism management but also working professionals to comphend the subject. Since customer relation is key to the success of travel agency business, the book explains the need for understanding and retaining the customers as it is easier to retain loyal customers than to make new ones. This book contains some additional features including key terms, comprehensive outline of as many concepts as possible, references and bibliography. Throughout, the approach has been to explain the concepts in a simple and comprehensive manner. The main objective of the book is to provide valuable source material on the complex subject of travel agency business to graduate as well as post-graduate and management students of travel and tourism, travel agencies, airlines and others engaged in the business of tourism.

Tourism Management

Tourism Management
Author: Stephen Page
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 495
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0750682051

'Tourism Management' is a complete synthesis of tourism, from its beginnings, through to the major impacts it has on today's global community, the environment and economy.

Travel Agency Management: An Introductory Text

Travel Agency Management: An Introductory Text
Author: Mohinder Chand
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre:
ISBN: 9788126123674

Travel Agency Management Is The First Book Of Its Kind Which Touches Upon At Length All Typical Travel Agency And Tour Operator Management Issues, Challenges, And Gray Areas Such As, Concept Of Agency And Tour Operation, Changing Dimensions Of Tour Operators, Itinerary Planning, Tour Package Management, Tour Costing And Pricing, Travel Agency Marketing, Travel Agency Hrd, Cruise Industry, Hotel Industry, Financing Tourism Ventures And Projects, Airline Ticketing, Case Studies, Etc. This New Edition Has Been Thoroughly Revised To Take Account Of The Changes In This Voltaic Tourism Industry. Moreover, This Second Revised Edition Gives More Comprehensive Conceptual And Practical And Practical Understanding Of The Subject To The Students And Other Professionals." It Incorporates Academic And Industrial Topics To Meet Present As Well As Future Requirements." Cases, Examples, Thumbs, Tabs And Illustrations Are Given For Easy Understanding And Referencing." It Includes New Chapter On Cruise Industry, Which Is An Emerging Segment Of Tour Operation Business." Each Chapter Is Thoroughly Updated To Provide Latest Information About The Area." It Focuses On Students As Supervisor, Tour Planner, Tour Manager, Trainer And Tour Executive And Prepare Them For New Assignments, Duties, And Responsibilities." Each Chapter Starts With Learning Objectives And Ends With References Which Encourage Students And Readers For Further Research.

Operations Management in the Travel Industry, 2nd Edition

Operations Management in the Travel Industry, 2nd Edition
Author: Peter Robinson
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2016-02-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1780646100

Covering the applied managerial perspective of the travel industry, this book looks at the core disciplines and the application of theory to practice. Considering individual and corporate social responsibility, it teaches effective managerial skills by reviewing legal frameworks, quality management and marketing, financial management, and the management of shareholders and stakeholders. It discusses current trends such as sustainability and governmental emission targets against a background of the needs of a commercial business to innovate and increase profits. A valuable tool for both students and those working in the travel industry, this new edition includes new content, a revised structure and all-new international case studies.