Any form of travel from place to place.

The history of modern tours can be traced to the 1840's and a British individual named

Recognized as the first travel professional to recognize a group of travelers for a tour.

The first tour was a rail package in

Travelling in the form became so entrenched that to this day many Europeans will refer to touring as the

Used loosely to describe both domestic and foreign tours.

Usually organized for leisure travel

Excursions or holidays which package a variety of services together to make a single combined trip.

Participant travel independently without a group or guide.

Can dapart and can even adjust the length of stay to suit their individual needs and preference is.

One popular type of independent tour

This type of tour allows travellers to visit multiple destinations during their trip.

Offer travelers an opportunity to travel independently, but also to receive guidance and assistance from a host at each of the tours destination.

Serve as an information specialist.

Ideal for travellers who want independence and flexibility with respect to their intineraries and destination activities, but still desire the onsite guidance of travel professional.

Visit many destinations and as a result the tour participants are frequently on the move.

Travelling the sightseeing stops is generally done in motor coach.

Commonly provide a wide variety of information throughout the tour.

Travel together from the time the tour begins until the time the tour is completed.

Comes in many forms and may include air, car, motor coach, train or ship.

Combination of aeroplanes and rental cars to reach the destinations.

Travelers fly to a part of embarkation and then board a cruise ship for most of the tour.

Range from a simple tent to luxurious hotels and resorts.

Tour participants stay at the same accomodations.

The elements of an itinerary include the route, distances, travel times, activities and sightseeing during the tour.

PRIDE MEANS

How quickly and slow and itinerary moves and providing comfortable place for clients is essential to their enjoyment of the tour.

Be both interesting and efficient.

Tour must match their interests with corresponding activities and attractions along the way.

Date and time of departure, attractions involved in the daily itinerary and communicating that included and excluded items in the itinerary.

Very critical part of itinerary planning process because clients perceived exceptions that must be met.

Many tours are operated to a time schedule, they are very time efficient.

This means that a tour participant can see more destinations in less time.

Increased in safety is a perceived value to travellers.

Tour operators and suppliers have access to tour components at the whole sale cost, there may be a cost saving to the tour participants depending on the size of the group.

Many elements of the tour are pre arranged, tour participants spend less time planning their trip than other types of travelers.

This advantage is particularly to travelers who have time limited personal time.

Includes agent commission, selling tours offer a far more attractive profit potential than just selling price of the travel arrangements such as air tickets or accomodations.

An agent who sells the right tour package to the right client will develop a loyal followers and potentially increase their business through referrals.

Customer buy products from people they know and trust.

Travel clients appreciate value and choice.