Tour Operators and Tour Packages
Tour Operators and Tour Packages
Tour Operators and Tour Packages
Functions of a Tour
Operator
1. Conceptualizes plans and develop tour
packages.
2. Negotiates with supplier of travel
services.
3. Assembles and integrates the various
travel components into a single tour
package.
4. Delivers the tour package.
TOUR OPERATORS
AND TOUR
PACKAGES
Characteristics of a
Tour Operator
1. WHOLESALER. Their clientele are primarily the retail
MTC/Travel agencies, thus dealings with the enduser is indirect.
2. Act as an intermediary to and as an integrator of travel
suppliers.
3. Derives income from variable but limited profit
margins and capitalizes on favorable terms,
conditions and concessions.
4. Generates additional revenues by selling optional
tours, excursions and extensions.
Classification of
tour operators
2. Domestic Tour
Operator
- services Filipino traffic to any
destination in the Philippines, on an ad
hoc basis, as and when contracted, by
providing itineraries and programs tailor
made to the needs of the client.
4. Outbound Tour
Operator
Designs and
for residents
foreign or
destination.
Basis of Classification
1.
2.
3.
4.
Area of Operations
Nationality of traveler
Market or source of Traffic
Types of Tour Package Offered
Area of Operation
This refers to the geographical area
visited in the course of delivering the tour
product.
It is the physical area.
Nationality of Travelers
Travelers may either be Filipino or
foreigners.
Filipino (resident or non-resident)
Foreigners- citizens residing in the
Philippines as expatriates or just visiting.
Market or Source of
Traffic
Refer to the place of residence of those
participating in the or availing of the tour
package.
It does not mean the nationality of the
tourist.
Classification of Tour
Package
Regular- are put together based on the
perceived need or interest of the target market.
-These are pre packaged and feature well
known attractions or activities that have a high
demand.
Ad hoc- tailor made to the requirements and
specifications of a particular travel or group of
travelers.
TOUR PACKAGES
The product of the tour operators
It is a combination of two or more travel
components.
Bacolod- BAC
Baguio- BAG
Basco- BSO
Busuanga- USU
Butuan- BXU
Cagayana de Oro- CGY
Calbayog- CYP
Catarman- CRM
Caticlan- MPH
Cauayan- CYZ
Cebu- CEB
Cotabato- CBO
Daet- DTE
Davao- DVO
Mamburao- MBO
Manila MNL
Marinduque- MRQ
Naga- WNP
Ozamis- OZC
Pagadian- PAG
Puerto Princesa- PPS
Roxas- RXS
Sandoval- SDT
San Jose- SJI
Subic- SFS
Surigao- SUG
Tablas- TBH
Dipolog- DPL
Dumaguete- DGT
Jolo- JOL
Kalibo- KLO
Legazpi- LGP
Tacloban- TAC
Tagbilaran- TAG
Tandag- TDG
Tawi Tawi- TWT
Tuguegarao- TUG
Virac- VRC
Zamboanga- ZAM
Laoag- LAO
Basic components
of tour packages
Example: ZAM-MNL-ZAM
(Cutting Right to the Good Stuff)
Transportation
(by air, sea, or land)
to and from a point of origin to a destination or destinations and
back to the point of origin.
5J 852: 0745H-0925H Zam-Mnl August 14, 2014
5J 857:1105H-1245H Mnl-Zam August 21, 2014
St. Francis Xavier August 11, 2014 0800H
(only every Monday)
Arrival: August 14, 2014 0000H
St. Francis Xavier August 16, 2014 2200H
(only every Saturday)
Arrival: August 18, 2014, 0500H
Transfers
transportation to and from a destination s gateway (airport,
pier, or bus station) to the place of lodging and vice versa.
Example:
Airport Coupon Taxi- Fixed Rate (Yellow Taxi)
Ordinary Taxi- outside airport premises
Shuttle Bus- going to Resorts World Manila
Jeepney, LRT, MRT, Bus
Sightseeing Tours
Combination of transportation within the
destination to sights and sites of interest,
tour guides services, entrance fees
entertainment
or
activities
and
sometimes, snack and meals.
Example:
Rizal Park
Intramuros (San Agustin Church, Manila
Cathedral, Fort Santiago, Lights and Sound
Museum,etc.)
Manila Ocean Park(450.00)
Star City- 500.00 (Ride all you can)
SM Manila, Divisoria (shopping/pasalubong)
Manila Zoo
Sun Cruises River Boat Dinner- 450.00/pax
Accommodation
Lodging and meals in the lodging
establishment .
Example:
Bayview Park Hotel
Pan Pacific Manila
Manila Hotel
Hotel Sofitel
Remember:
Be very accurate with the details of transportation (Do not
write down something that is make believe. Everything can be
found in the internet.)
Always remember to use military time (0000H-2359H)
Stick to the place. (If it is Manila, be sure all attractions can be
found in Manila, and not in Makati, Pasay, etc. Manila is different
from Metro Manila)
Know your target market. (preferences, religion, etc.)
NEVER FORGET TO INCLUDE THE INCLUSIONS.