a.

Identify the major components of the travel business

b. Investment Requirements
c. Organization structures of Tour operators
d. Show comparison org. Charts for travel & tour operators
e. Roles of responsibilities of Tour Operators

COMPONENT OF A TOUR BUSINESS
FIVE (5) MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE TRAVEL BUSINESS
Transportation Companies

Hotels/Resorts

Car rental companies

Tour Operators

Sightseeing companies
Transportation Companies A company providing
transportation company - an institution created to conduct
business.

Hotels/Resorts - Is an establishment that
provides lodging paid on a short-term basis and is a place
used for relaxation or recreation, attracting visitors
for vacations and or tourism.
Car rental companies A car rental, hire car or car
hire agency is a company that rents automobiles for short
periods of time (generally ranging from a few hours to a
few weeks) for a fee
Tour Operators Typically combines tour and travel
components to create a holiday. They prepare itinerary.
Sightseeing companies - provides past time of visiting
sights of interest
COMPONENT OF A TOUR BUSINESS
INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS

STARTING CAPITAL

SUITABLE LOCATION

FRANCHISE LISCENSE AND REQUIREMENTS
a. Sole Proprietorship
b. Partnership
c. Corporation
SINGLE PROPRIETORSHIP - IT IS OWNED BY A SINGLE OR SOLE INDIVIDUAL

A. Bureau of Domestic Trade Registration
Trade name Registration
Bank Certificate for the companys capitalization
Tax identification number of the owner

B. Local Government Unit
DTIs Certificate of Business Name Registration
Copy of the Lease Contract Agreement of the premises
Bank certificate of the companys paid-up capital
Financial projections for the next three (3) years
Bio-data of the General Manager
List of the companys employees with respective bio-data
Duly accomplished application form
Proof of payment of application fee
General Liability insurance policy
Surety bond from an accredited insurance company
Barangay clearance


PARTNERSHIP - IT IS OWNED BY AT LEAST TWO (2) INDIVIDUALS
A. Securities and Exchange Commissions
Articles of Partnership
Bank Certificate of capital fund paid-up

B. Department of Trade and Industry registration
Articles of Partnership
Bank Certificate of capital fund paid-up

C. Local Government Unit
DTIs Certificate of Business Name Registration
Copy of the Lease Contract Agreement of the premises
Bank certificate of the companys paid-up capital
Financial projections for the next three (3) years
Bio-data of the General Manager
List of the companys employees with respective bio-data
Duly accomplished application form
Proof of payment of application fee
General Liability insurance policy
Surety bond from an accredited insurance company
Barangay clearance

CORPORATION - IT REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) INVESTORS
A. Securities and Exchange Commissions
Articles of Incorporation
By-laws
Bank Certificate of capital fund paid-up
Incorporators Bio-data

B. Department of Trade and Industry registration
Articles of Incorporation
By-laws
Bank Certificate of capital fund paid-up
Incorporators Bio-data

COMPONENT OF A TOUR BUSINESS
Organization structure of a tour operator
TOURS DEPARTMENT
MANAGER
OPERATIONS
SUPERVISOR
QOUTATIONS RESERVATIONS
TOUR
GUIDES/ESCORTS
FIELD SUPERVISOR
MESSENGER
TOUR
COORDINATOR
COURIER
POSITION
Quotations Officer
Services all quotation requests and
reconfirms these when all acceptances
are received.
Prepares support documents like itinerary
sheets, maps and brochures.
Reservations Officer
Processes all reservations requests
promptly and efficiently.
Looks for alternative supplier when the
need arises.
Messenger
Efficiently and reliably provide delivery
services for the department.
Tour Coordinator (Airport
Representative)
Assists and facilitates the arrival and
departure transfers
Ensures the hotel and restaurant
arrangement are properly coordinated
and delivered.
Courier
Efficiently provides support services for
all field activities.
COMPONENT OF A TOUR BUSINESS
SHOW COMPARISON OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS
FOR TRAVEL AND TOUR OPERATORS

Travel Agents Tour Operators
COMPONENT OF A TOUR BUSINESS
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TOUR OPERATOR

Planning a tour
Arranging a tour
Advice on sightseeing
Travel management
Evaluate the options available
Promotion
Sales and marketing
Taking care of a glitch