Tour Operations

UNIT 3
Importance of Itinerary
• An itinerary includes all kinds of requirement of package tour and it is
basically regarded as complete itinerary to satisfy travel, stay and
activities.
• It is essentially important to ensure quality of package tour.
• A planned itinerary eliminates much of the tension and problems at the
time of operation of tour.
Types of Itinerary
• Itinerary for Tourists
• Itinerary for Tour Manager
• Itinerary for Tourist Guide
• Itinerary for Accommodation and Transport Operator
• Itinerary for Drivers
Steps for Planning Tour Itinerary
• Reviewing and Analysing Competitor’s Tour
• Working Out Duration, Frequency and Departure Point
• Content and Description
• Arrangement of Miscellaneous Activities
• Obtaining Permission to Access to Private and Public Properties
• Minute-Wise Day Programme
• Testing Sample Itinerary
• Title of the Tour
Resources for Itinerary Planning
• Information brochures destination
• Hotel brochures and Tariff
• Ground Transport brochure and Tariff
• Railway Timetable and Fare
• Flight Timetable and Fare
• TIM
• Local Festival Calendar
• Restricted Area Permits
• Weather Forecasts
• Local Culture and People
• Socio-political Risks Factors
• Connectivity and Types of Transport
• Use of various Maps
Package Tour Formulation Process
• Market Research
• Prepare an Itinerary
• Identify and Decide
• Sign Contracts
• Costing of the package
• Preparation of Brochures and other Promotional Material
• Marketing of the Product
• Documentation
Types of Package Tour
• All-inclusive Package Tour
• Escorted Tour Package
• Hosted Package Tour
• Independent Tour
• Freedom Tours
• Fly-drive Packages
• Accommodation and Meal Package
• Event Packages
• Special Interest Tour Packages
• Target Market Packages
• Incentive Tour Packages
• Convention / Meeting Packages
• Affinity Group Tour Packages
• Family vacation Tour packages
• Seasonal Tour Packages
• Off-Season Special Tour Packages
• FIT & GIT
• Charter Tour
Components of Package Tour
Tour Price Structure
Tour Pricing Strategies