Definitions of Tourism In 1941, Hunziker and Krapf defined tourism as “the sum of the phenomena and relationships arising from the travel and stay of nonresidents, insofar as they do not lead to permanent residence and are not connected with any earning activity.” In 1976, the Tourism Society of England’s definition was “Tourism is the […]
Read More »Approval By Mot As An Inbound Tour Operator Government Of India Ministry Of Tourism Guidelines For Recognition Renewal As An Approved Inbound Tour Operator The aims and objectives of the scheme for recognition of Inbound Tour Operator are to encourage quality standard and service in this category so as to promote tourism in India and […]
Read More »Guidelines For Recognition As An Approved Domestic Tour Operator The aims & objectives of the scheme for recognition of Domestic Tour Operator are to encourage quality standard and service in this category so as to promote tourism in India. This is a voluntary scheme open to all bonafide tour Operators to bring them in organized […]
Read More »The most important recognition a travel agent should possess is the IATA recognition. This enables an agent to make reservations and issue tickets on IATA member airlines. It also enables the agent to claim his commission of 7% from the respective airlines, for issuing such tickets. There are about 130 airlines, which are members of […]
Read More »Guidelines For Recognition / Renewal As An Approved Travel Agent The aims and objectives of the scheme for recognition of Travel Agent are to encourage quality standard and service in this category so as to promote tourism in India. This is a voluntary scheme open to all bonafide travel agencies to bring them in organized […]
Read More »In order to provide the various services, it is beneficial for a travel agent to have formal recognition from airlines, IATA, hotels and other Government Organizations. One of the most important recognition is the IATA (International Air Transport Association) recognition, which is recognized world-wide. This enables an agent to issue tickets for most international airlines […]
Read More »Tour Operator Tour Operators buy a range of tourist products in bulk – airline’s seats, hotel rooms, coach services. They ‘package’ them for subsequent sale to retailers or consumers. Their product is also called as Inclusive Tour Packages. Tour Operator is one who buys the individual elements in the travel product on his own account […]
Read More »Linkages of a Travel Agency (a) Airlines International Air Transport Association operates a network by which travel agencies sell airline tickets and receives Commission thus the sale of airline tickets is highly regulated and strictly controlled. The agency commission range from 5 to 11 percent but most major airlines offer additional incentives i.e. cash bonuses […]
Read More »The main function of a travel agency could be summarized as follows Advisory : The agency advices potential travelers on resorts, carriers,travel companions and travel facts worldwide. Reservation : The agency makes reservations for all the travelrequirements Planning : It plans itineraries of all kinds including complex multistop over independent tours. Computation : It computes […]
Read More »First Travel Agent In 1841, Thomas Cook began running a special excursion train from Leicester to Loughborough in England, a trip of 12 miles. On July 5th Cook’s train carried 570 passengers at a round trip price of 1 shilling per passenger. This is believed to be the first publicly advertised excursion train. Thus Cook […]
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