Analyzing Current Trends in Tour Operations Management (HND)

This report, prepared for a product development team at LCB Tours, examines the tour operations management industry, focusing on the effects of current trends and developments. It begins by outlining different types of tour operators, including inbound, outbound, domestic, and specialist operators, and their respective roles and services. The report then delves into key factors impacting the industry, such as technological advancements, economic fluctuations (specifically inflation), and the growing emphasis on environmental awareness and responsible tourism. The analysis underscores the importance of adapting to these trends to enhance business operations and attract more customers. The report also highlights the significance of stable economic conditions and eco-friendly practices within the tourism sector. This report is designed to provide insights into the dynamic nature of the tour operations sector and the strategic considerations needed for success.

TOUR OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Evaluate effects of current and recent trends and developments on the tour
operations industry:
Tourism sectors is gone under some changes in current and recent trends over
time. To overcome with these effects, it is important for tour agencies to follow
and use new strategies to allure more travelers towards them. The coordinator of
LCB should also considers current trends to develop their business operations and
functions. In this, there are some tour operators in tour industries are as follows:
 In Bound Tour Operators: These operators perform their work with
travel agents and distribution partners to develop and advertise their
holidays plans. They provide superior quality services which includes
accommodation, best quality food, air travel services, etc.
 UK outbound tour operators: These operators provide facilities to
travellers who wish to visit outside UK or other countries. They give full
security and protection to travellers and also provides all hospitality
services to them.
 Domestic tour operators: These operators take residents to visits within
country. They develop and create holiday plans according to their
customers taste and reference. They provide all services such as,
transportation, sightseeing, etc. to local or domestic travellers.
 Specialist operators: These types of operators are more flexible towards
their customers. These tour operators are able to specialize according to the
interest of their customers. They also provide all comforts to their travellers
such as air travel services, etc. at affordable rates.
Recent trends and developments
• Advancement in technology: This is an important element which affects
tourism sector and their development. It is important for them to use advance and
innovative technology which helps tourism industry in their growth and
development. This will also attract more tourists towards them which lead to
increase their sales.
• Rise and fall of inflation: The another element which can affects tour
agency is fall and rise of inflation. It is important for tourism sector to have stable
economic rates. Fall of inflation will negatively affect tour agencies as people
become less interested during this period. On the other hand, rise in inflation
affect positively and more consumers invest in traveling. So, it is beneficial for
company if economic rates are constant and stable.
• Increased environmental awareness and responsible tourism: This element
of is also important for tourism sectors to be focused. It is important for them to be
aware towards environmental factors and opt operations in such a way that does
not harm nature.