PRE-PACKAGED TOUR

COMPONENTS
 transport for tours comes in many forms and may
include air, car, motor coach ,train or ship to name
TRANSPORTATION the most common forms.
 almost all pre-packaged tours that are longer than
a single day in duration include some type of
ACCOMMODATION accommodation .
 the elements of an itinerary include the route,
distances ,travel times, activities and
ITINERARIES sightseeing during the tour.
Other statements that you will often see in liabilities include :
1. Loss of enjoyment
2. The right to remove a participant from the tour if their behavior or
actions endangers either themselves or others.
FIVE CATEGORIES : (P.R.I.D.E)

1.PACE
2.ROUTING
3.INTERESTS
4.DETAILS
5.ENERGY
 some tours, particularly escorted tours may
SIGHTSEEING have itineraries that are packed with
sightseeing.
 the level and type of plan is one of the
factors that significantly affect the price of
MEALS a tour.
SEVERAL TYPES OF MEAL PLANS ;

1. EUROPEAN PLAN (EP)

2.CONTINENTAL PLAN ( CP)

3. MODIFIED AMERICAN PLAN (MAP)

4.AMERICAN PLAN (AP)

5.BERMUDA PLAN (BP)

ADVANTAGES OF SELLING TOURS

1.TIME EFFICIENCY
2. COMFORT AND PROTECTION DUE TO THE PRESENCE
OF THE ESCORT.
3. EASE AND CONVENIENCE
4. COST SAVINGS
5.EASIER AND SAFER NICHE TRAVEL
6. SOCIAL

BENEFITS IN MARKETING AND SELLING TOURS :

1. Profit potential
2. Customer relationship development
3. Repeat business potential
4. Provide real client value
RATES
RATE CLASSIFICATION :

 Corporate rate
 Consortium rate
 Government rate
 Industry rates
 Resort rates
 Military rates
 Packages rates
 Promotional rates
 Rates typically offered the business traveler
Corporate rate ranging from 20-30 % off rack rate.
 Negotiated rate based on volume. Both
individual in properties and corporate offices of
Consortium rate hotel chains offer the special rate to small
agencies that band together in consortium for
buying power.
 A specially negotiated rate between a specific
Government rate government agency and the hotel that may be
offered to qualified government employees.
 For employees within travel industry ,including
those of airlines ,hotels, travel, agencies,
Industry rates Tour operators, wholesale packagers.
 These rates can fluctuate based on advance
payments ,deposits, seasons or individual property
Resort rates agreements.
 Rates offered to military personnel and that may be
Military rates either negotiated or offered to promote business in areas
close to military bases.
 Rates negotiated with wholesalers
Packages who book large –volume business.
rates
Promotional Generally offered when the hotel is not full.
rates
• COR: Corporate
• RAC : Rack
• GRP: Group
• MIL: Military
• PRO : Promotional
Factors Affecting Price
 A hotels location can affect the
Location price dramatically.
 CLASS NO. OF BEDS TYPE OF BED

A- DE LUXE 1.-1 BED T-TWIN

B- SUPERIOR 2-2 BEDS D-DOUBLE
C-STANDARD Q-QUEEN
Room and D-MINIMUM
S-SUITE
K-KING

bedding type N-NON SMOKING

 EACH WILL DROP ITS RATES WHEN
THE WEATHER CHANGES.

SEASONS
 SINGLE OCCUPANCY ( ONE PERSON IN THE
ROOM) OFTEN CARRIES A HIGHER ,PER
PERSON RATE THAN DOUBLE.
OCCUPANCY
  EARLY DEAPARTURES
 LATE CHECK OUTS
 MINI BARS
EXTRA COSTS  FILMS
 TELEPHONES
 ROOM SERVICE
 TAXES
Administrating Tour
Orders and Vouchers
The vouchers will also indicate method of payment. These forms of payment may include :

 Guest pay at hotel

 Guest pays tax and incidentals only
 All charges paid for by the wholesaler
 Guest pay incidentals
Tour Booking conditions
and limitations of liability
  Included and excluded tour
features
Key points that  Deposit and payment schedule
are generally  Cancellation and refund policy
covered in the
tour booking  Status of tour brochure fares
conditions and Rates
Included and Excluded Tour Features
Example of this features include :

 The number and types of meals that are included in the tour
package.
 The types of sightseeing and attractions that will be visited.
 The manner in which they will be visited ,and gratuities and taxes.
Deposit and Payment Schedule
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Status of tour Brochure fares
and rates
Limitations of Liability
Responsibilities
RDL ,limited acts as an agent for services provided by
operators and cannot be held liable for any alterations, acts or
omissions on the part of those providing services listed in his
brochures or any other services incidental thereto.
The following are some of the most important issues covered above :

1. limited claims no liability with respect to inaccuracies or errors made by

its subcontractors.
2. limited claims that liability for air travel lies with the airlines and is
described in the airline’s ticket.
3. limited say that they are not responsible for inaccuracies or changes to
the tours and their itineraries as a result of a variety of unforeseen
circumstances.
4. The tour operator claims no responsibility for baggage and tour
participants are urged to obtain their own insurance for baggage
protection.
5. The tour operator claims no responsibility for participants health
,injuries and delays experienced on the tour.

6. The tour operator states that the contract in effect is the whole and only
contract.

7. limited states that providing payment to the travel agent does not
guarantee a reservation on the tour.
Other statements that you will often see in
liabilities include :

1.Loss of enjoyment
2.The right to remove a participant from the tour if
their behavior or actions endangers either
themselves or others.