HND Hospitality: Analyzing Trends in Tour Operations Management

This report analyzes the effect of current and recent trends and developments on the tour operator's industry, focusing on different types of tour operators, including inbound, domestic, outbound, and specialist operators. It highlights the impact of advancements in technology, the rise and fall of inflation, and increased environmental awareness on tour operators like LCB Tours. The report emphasizes the importance of adapting to these trends to achieve economic growth and customer satisfaction while maintaining environmental responsibility. The report also provides an overview of the tour operations management as part of HND in Hospitality.

TOUR OPERATION MANAGEMENT
Effect of current and recent trends and developments on the tour operator’s
industry:
Different types of tour operators:
(a) Inbound tour operators
This type of tour operators provides planning, reservation and payments
facilities to their overseas clients like wholesaler or travel agents. It generally
works with export ready products which are promoted through overseas
distributors.
(b) Domestic tour operators
It provides all types of accommodation, transport, sightseeing and tourism
related services at a domestic level. In this residents of their own country travels
within their country like national park tours, train tours etc.
(c) Outbound tour operators
It provides accommodation, sightseeing and transport facility to a traveller
at a global level. With the help of this tour operator a resident can travel from one
country to another.
(d) Specialist tour operators
This type of tour operators is generally specialised in a particular
destination or in a particular product or services. Their travelling facilities are
limited to particular area of their choice only.
Current recent trends and development
(a) Advancements in technology
It has an important impact on overall development of tourism industry at a
global level. It will help chosen organisation LCB tours in achieving economic
growth by satisfying economic means of their customers at the time of travel.
(b) Rise and fall of inflation
The inflation rate of a particular country creates a huge impact on its
tourism industry also. The good inflation rate of a country will help LCB tours in
improving its customer reach and satisfaction.
(c) Increased environmental awareness and responsible tourism:
Tourism industry plays a crucial role in generating environmental
awareness in a country. It is essential for LCB tours to do not conduct any type of
activities which is harmful for environment and builds negative image of a
company.