Tour Operations Management Doc

TOUR OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Effects of current and future trends on tour operator............................................................1
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Stages and timescale involved in developing holiday...........................................................3
2.2 Different methods of contracting...........................................................................................5
2.3 Calculation of selling price for holiday.................................................................................6
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Evaluation of planning decision............................................................................................6
3.2 Suitability of alternatives.......................................................................................................7
3.3 Suitability of different methods of distribution for selling holiday packages.......................8
4.1 Evaluation of strategic decision made for different tour operators.......................................8
4.2 comparison of tactical decisions............................................................................................9
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
Tour operators provide amazing travel packages to travellers in order to make their travel memorable. Present study is based
on Lcb tour that works as tour coordinator. Its main agenda is to provide n amazing travel experiences to tourists and generate profit
in business. Current assignment will explain effects of current and future trends on travel business. It will illustrate the stages and
timescale involved in developing a holiday. In addition, report will evaluate the different methods of contracting for different
components of holiday. Furthermore, it will describe different methods of distribution used to sell a holiday for different types of tour
operator
TASK 1
1.1 Effects of current and future trends on tour operator
TOURS AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT
Inbound tour operator
They are such
business that arranges
travel for foreign tourists.
They provide
transportation,
accommodation,
sightseeing, entertainment
services to foreign
travellers those who wish
to travel in other country.
Their travel packages are
Current/ Future trends and
development
Tourism industry has
significant contribution in economic
development of nation. Over a
period of time many developments
have been taken place in this industry
that has supported in increasing
revenues of travel business
(Yamamoto, 2017).
Specialist operators
They are specialized in providing
specific kind of products such as arrange
adventure, medical travel for consumers
according to their need (Enoch, 2016).
Rise or fall in inflation: It is another major
factor that affect tour operators. During
2008 UK has faced inflation situation where
people were not having adequate income
sources but now fall in inflation has
improved value of economy.
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marketed through various
Outbound tour operator
They are another
kind of tour operators
those who organize
multinational holidays for
travellers. They arrange
travel for consumers
within nation or another
region for specific period
of time. They arrange visa
and other facilities for
travellers so that
individual can enjoy their
journey. Lcb tour works
as outbound tour operator
 Technological development:
Advancement in technology
has affected positively to
tourism industry. It has
transformed the way of
communication between
consumers and tour operators.
Internet, social media sites
etc. have helped Lcb tour in
making effective coordination
with travellers and identifying
their needs (Sammer and
Saleh, 2016). Now consumers
actively participate in shaping
or designing products that can
meet their travel needs.
 Environmental awareness and
responsible tourism: Increasing
tourism activities create problem for
the environment. Overcrowding,
traffic issues create trouble for
residents. Apart from this it increases
pollution as well. But over a period
of time people have become more
aware and responsible (Wolshon and
Pande, 2016). Tour operators are
now promoting responsible tourism.
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