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Tour Packaging
Introduction
J A N T O N I O M B A LTA Z A R
V2.0 - 2017
DEFINITION
W H AT I S A T O U R PA C K A G E ?
Source: BusinessDictionary.com
T O U R PA C K A G E C AT E G O R I E S
AGENT COMMISSION. Travel agents normally receive percentage commission on all tours
they confirm. Clearly the financial incentive means travel agencies find it extremely
advantageous to sell tour packages and not solely flights and/or accommodation.
ADVANTAGES FOR THE TRAVEL AGENT
W H Y D O P E O P L E T R AV E L ?
FAMILY AND FRIENDS. Visiting friends and family counts as one of biggest reasons people travel.
ECONOMIC
MODES OF TRANSPORT
Via Aircraft whether commercial or chartered flights. Bookings may be done through the
Travel Agent, a GDS (Global Distribution System - i.e., Amadeus, Abacus) and/or Online (via
the airline’s site or third-party sites like Expedia).
LAND
Via Land-based carriers like Coaches, Vans, Cabs, Limousine Service, Rail and other similar
carriers whether commercial or chartered. Some may add a local flare such as a Kalesa,
Jeepney or Rickshaw. Bookings may be done through the Travel Agent, Online (where
available) or directly with the carriers themselves.
SEA (WATER)
Via sea- or water-based carriers (boats, ships, banca, etc.) whether commercial or
chartered. Bookings may be done through the Travel Agent, Online (where available) or
directly with the carriers themselves.
TICKETING AND PRICING
HOW TO TICKET