Download or read book The Bussiness of Travel Agency and Tour Operations Management written by A.K Bhatia and published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Travel agent has become an integral part of the world’s fastest growing travel and tourism industry. A large percentage of all international and domestic travel is arranged by travel agents. The scope and functions of a modern travel agency have increased manifold over the years. The present book The Business of Travel Agency and Tour Operations Management explains the various concepts of travel agency operations in a systematic manner and makes it easier for not only students of tourism management but also working professionals to comphend the subject. Since customer relation is key to the success of travel agency business, the book explains the need for understanding and retaining the customers as it is easier to retain loyal customers than to make new ones. This book contains some additional features including key terms, comprehensive outline of as many concepts as possible, references and bibliography. Throughout, the approach has been to explain the concepts in a simple and comprehensive manner. The main objective of the book is to provide valuable source material on the complex subject of travel agency business to graduate as well as post-graduate and management students of travel and tourism, travel agencies, airlines and others engaged in the business of tourism.

Download or read book Handbook of Research on International Travel Agency and Tour Operation Management written by Chand Dhiman, Mohinder and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-05-31 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changes within the travel industry, such as globalization, consumerism, and advancements in technology, have transformed travel agencies into highly competitive businesses. To remain successful, new business approaches and models must be created in the global tourism and hospitality industry. Travel companies continue to expand their businesses in different countries and seek to collaborate with international entrepreneurs, developing the need for cross-cultural strategies and policies. As travel agencies flourish, identifying these business practices is necessary for these organizations to obtain a competitive management model at the global level. The Handbook of Research on International Travel Agency and Tour Operation Management gathers the latest methodologies, tools, models, and theories regarding tourism development and sustainability into one comprehensive reference source in order to promote, manage, and maximize the profitability potential of travel agencies and tour operation services. Featuring research on topics such as e-marketing, medical tourism, and online travel, this book provides travel agents, managers, industry professionals, researchers, academics, and students with the necessary resources to effectively develop and implement organizational strategies and models.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Tourism written by Jafar Jafari and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 717 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In fewer than three hundred years tourism has become a global service industry of great economic, cultural and political importance. Published to critical acclaim, the Encyclopedia of Tourism - now available as a Routledge World Reference title - is the definitive one-volume reference source to this challenging multisectoral industry and multi disciplinary field of study. Comprising over one thousand entries, this volume has been written by an international team of contributors to provide a comprehensive guide to both the manifest and hidden dimensions of tourism. It explores the wide range of definitions, concepts, perspectives and institutions and includes: comprehensive coverage of key issues and concepts definitions of all terms and acronyms entries on the significant institutions, associations and journals in the field country-specific tourism profiles, from Greece to Japan and Kenya to Peru thorough analysis of the trends and patterns of tourism development and growth. The extensive cross-referencing and comprehensive index will assist the reader in making links between the diverse aspects of tourism studies, and the suggestions for further reading are invaluable.

Download or read book Operations Management in the Travel Industry 2nd Edition written by Peter Robinson and published by CABI. This book was released on 2016-02-26 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the applied managerial perspective of the travel industry, this book looks at the core disciplines and the application of theory to practice. Considering individual and corporate social responsibility, it teaches effective managerial skills by reviewing legal frameworks, quality management and marketing, financial management, and the management of shareholders and stakeholders. It discusses current trends such as sustainability and governmental emission targets against a background of the needs of a commercial business to innovate and increase profits. A valuable tool for both students and those working in the travel industry, this new edition includes new content, a revised structure and all-new international case studies.

Download or read book Tourism Transport and Travel Management written by M.R. Dileep and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The terms travel and tourism are often used interchangeably in tourism literature. This comprehensive textbook provides students with essential knowledge of the intricate relationship existing between travel, transport and tourism. The book analyses the structure, functions, activities, strategies and practices of each of the sectors in the travel industry, such as airlines, airports, tour operators, travel agencies and cruises. It is structured into six parts, covering all modes of transport (air, land and water), travel intermediation, the tour operation business and impacts and prospects for the future. International case studies are integrated throughout to showcase practical realities and challenges in the travel industry and to aid students’ learning and understanding. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this is an invaluable resource for students of tourism, hospitality, transport and travel management courses.

Download or read book Management Of Travel Agency written by L.K. Singh and published by Gyan Publishing House. This book was released on 2008 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on the concept of travel agency management. A reader will be acquainted with various concepts, such as promotion of new tourism and travel destinations, procedures and formalities of travel agency, financing and marketing and regulatory laws for tourism business in India.

Download or read book Managing a Tour Operating Business written by Shepherd Nyaruwata and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-09 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides knowledge of, and insights into, the nature and characteristics of the global tour operations business. It highlights the role played by tour operators in developing tourism in both developed and developing countries, and offers critical analysis of how the growth of information communication technologies has influenced the adoption of new business models by tour operators. The text also provides useful case studies drawn from Europe, Africa and the United States of America, which will assist the reader to understand how the industry has evolved. It further highlights the challenges being faced by tour operators in developing countries, and offers a business model that will assist them in retaining future business sustainability.

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Download or read book Travel Agency Management An Introductory Text written by Mohinder Chand and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel Agency Management Is The First Book Of Its Kind Which Touches Upon At Length All Typical Travel Agency And Tour Operator Management Issues, Challenges, And Gray Areas Such As, Concept Of Agency And Tour Operation, Changing Dimensions Of Tour Operators, Itinerary Planning, Tour Package Management, Tour Costing And Pricing, Travel Agency Marketing, Travel Agency Hrd, Cruise Industry, Hotel Industry, Financing Tourism Ventures And Projects, Airline Ticketing, Case Studies, Etc. This New Edition Has Been Thoroughly Revised To Take Account Of The Changes In This Voltaic Tourism Industry. Moreover, This Second Revised Edition Gives More Comprehensive Conceptual And Practical And Practical Understanding Of The Subject To The Students And Other Professionals." It Incorporates Academic And Industrial Topics To Meet Present As Well As Future Requirements." Cases, Examples, Thumbs, Tabs And Illustrations Are Given For Easy Understanding And Referencing." It Includes New Chapter On Cruise Industry, Which Is An Emerging Segment Of Tour Operation Business." Each Chapter Is Thoroughly Updated To Provide Latest Information About The Area." It Focuses On Students As Supervisor, Tour Planner, Tour Manager, Trainer And Tour Executive And Prepare Them For New Assignments, Duties, And Responsibilities." Each Chapter Starts With Learning Objectives And Ends With References Which Encourage Students And Readers For Further Research.

Download or read book Start Your Own Travel Business written by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media and published by Entrepreneur Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pack Your Bags…Full of Profits! At over a billion dollars, the travel industry is evolving, creating new trends and new opportunities for eager entrepreneurs like you. Our experts take you step-by-step as you embark on your most exciting adventure—starting a business. Discover success as an independent travel or specialty tour professional offering unique opportunities—in both geography and market niche—that even online discount travel sites can’t compete with. From exotic getaways to adrenaline-pumping extreme tours and time-saving technology to important regulations, learn how to conduct business by land, air, or sea. Plus, access an abundance of resources including important associations, travel-specific software, mailing lists, and in-the-trenches tips from successful travel specialists and tour operators. Covers: Hot travel markets including: business, leisure, adventure, honeymoons, family, men only, women only, seniors, and more Designing and pricing your services and packages Managing your finances Using efficient software systems and mobile technology for daily operations Complying with security regulations for domestic and foreign travel Advertising and promoting online and in print Growing your business From finding your clients to delivering a trip of a lifetime and everything in between, learn what you need to know to become a high-flying success!

Download or read book The Business of Travel written by Dennis L. Foster and published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1991 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides students with the information they need to handle the day-to-day operations of a travel agency. This text presents explanations and discussions of such topics as: job descriptions of personnel, financial planning and accounting, preparation of sales and ARC reports, client billing, and commissions tracking.

Download or read book Travel Agency and Tour Operation written by Jagmohan Negi and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Business of Travel Agency and Tour Operations written by Tim Bryant and published by Murphy & Moore Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tour operations focuses on providing and operating the vacation of customers by booking, contracting and packaging different components of the tour. This involves extensive management of transportation, hotel, guides, meals, tours and flights. A travel agency deals with administering and selling tour packages from different tour operators. Their primary responsibility is to select the most appropriate package according to the client's needs. The key difference between a travel agency and a tour operator is that while the former specializes in a variety of destinations, the latter focuses on a select concentration of destinations. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of travel agency and tour operations. It picks up individual branches and explains their need and contribution in the context of a growing economy. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

Download or read book Business Travel and Tourism written by John Swarbrooke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-23 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Business Travel and Tourism' provides a comprehensive, international overview of business tourism from both a theoretical and practical perspective. With the use of case studies from around the world, 'Business Travel and Tourism' explores a broad range of issues, including: * The global business tourism market * The design of business tourism facilities * The role of the destination in business travel and tourism * The social, economic, and environmental impacts of business tourism * The ethical dimension of business tourism * The marketing of business tourism products * The impact of new technologies on the business tourism market * How to organise successful conferences, exhibitions, and incentive travel packages Case studies include Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong, Amsterdam RAI International Exhibition and Congress Centre, Hilton, Page and Moy Marketing, Lufthansa, Air France, and Legoland UK. 'Business Travel and Tourism' is the first text to offer a comprehensive overview of the growing but neglected area of business tourism. With the use of a wide range of up-to-date case studies and major practical exercises to help students to broaden and deepen their understanding of this area of tourism, it is an invaluable text for all students on travel and tourism courses at degree and BTEC/HND level, or those taking tourism options in leisure, business studies, hospitality management or geography.

Download or read book How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency written by Joanie Ogg and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Empowering Individuals to Start and Succeed as a Home Based Travel Agent for over 25 years! "How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency" was the very first book written about this exploding business opportunity that has evolved in the travel industry over the past decades. First written in 1994, the book was considered on the fringe of the industry. Today, the book is distributed by the most professional and astute travel organizations in existence and is considered a must read for anyone looking to start a successful Travel Business. It is written with only one purpose; to help you start your Home-Based Travel Business with a minimum of outlay and maximum return for your investment of time and money. Nothing is left to the imagination as every detail of the start-up process is disclosed in great detail. Chapter Outline: Chapter 1: The Travel Industry, Opportunity of the 21st Century Chapter 2: A Brief History of Travel Retailing Chapter 3: Transition from Storefront to Home Based Travel Agencies Chapter 4: Evolution of the True Independent Contractor Chapter 5: Developing a Business Concept Chapter 6: Developing a Business Plan Chapter 7: Starting a Home-Based Travel Business Chapter 8: Setting up your Books Chapter 9: Your Home Office for the 21st Century Chapter 10: Your Home Office - Computer, Network and More Chapter 11: Selecting your Host Agency Chapter 12: Establishing your Agency Relationship with Suppliers Chapter 13: Travel Reservations and Reference Resources Chapter 14: Setting up your Supplier Files Chapter 15: Developing your Marketing Plan Chapter 16: Creating a Print and Digital Marketing Strategy Chapter 17: Using Direct Mail Chapter 18: Travel Advertising Chapter 19: Travel Promotion Chapter 20: Cold Calls, Canvasing and Telemarketing Chapter 21: Travel Marketing Techniques for the 21st Century Chapter 22: The Internet and the Travel industry Chapter 23: Organizing your Marketing Files Chapter 24: Developing your Knowledge and Skills Chapter 25: Legal Issues and Protecting your Business Chapter 26: Home Based Travel Agent Benefits Chapter 27: Tax Benefits for Home Based Travel Agents Chapter 28: Getting Connected to the Travel Industry Chapter 29: Travel Professional Community Chapter 30: Where do I go From Here? "There is so much to learn as an entrepreneur in the travel industry. It's not just about booking travel. It's also about launching your own business and setting it up for success. That is why "How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency" is such a critical resource for those new to the industry, or making a move to an independent contractor status. It is filled with practical tips and real-world advice that can be applied immediately. We value this textbook so highly that we include it in our entry level program curriculum, the TRIPKit." - Guida Botelho, CTIE - Director of Education for The Travel Institute About the Authors: The Ogg Family has a cumulative tenure in the travel industry of over 100-years. Their experience and understanding of the Home-Based Travel Agency opportunity, combined with their enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit, make this title a must read for those looking to either start a home-based travel business or to further their success as a Travel Professional. To Access More Tools to help you get started as a Home Based Travel Agent, visit www.HomeBasedTravelAgent.com.

Download or read book Travel Marketing Tourism Economics and the Airline Product written by Mark Anthony Camilleri and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to travel marketing, tourism economics and the airline product. At the same time, it provides an overview on the political, socio-economic, environmental and technological impacts of tourism and its related sectors.This publication covers both theory and practice in an engaging style, that will spark the readers’ curiosity. Yet, it presents tourism and airline issues in a concise, yet accessible manner. This will allow prospective tourism practitioners to critically analyze future situations, and to make appropriate decisions in their workplace environments. Moreover, the book prepares undergraduate students and aspiring managers alike with a thorough exposure to the latest industry developments. “Dr. Camilleri provides tourism students and practitioners with a clear and comprehensive picture of the main institutions, operations and activities of the travel industry.” Philip Kotler, S.C. Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston/Chicago, IL, USA “This book is the first of its kind to provide an insightful and well-structured application of travel and tourism marketing and economics to the airline industry. Student readers will find this systematic approach invaluable when placing aviation within the wider tourism context, drawing upon the disciplines of economics and marketing.” Brian King, Professor of Tourism and Associate Dean, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong “The remarkable growth in international tourism over the last century has been directly influenced by technological, and operational innovations in the airline sector which continue to define the nature, scale and direction of tourist flows and consequential tourism development. Key factors in this relationship between tourism and the airline sector are marketing and economics, both of which are fundamental to the success of tourism in general and airlines in particular, not least given the increasing significance of low-cost airline operations. Hence, uniquely drawing together these three themes, this book provides a valuable introduction to the marketing and economics of tourism with a specific focus on airline operations, and should be considered essential reading for future managers in the tourism sector.” Richard Sharpley, Professor of Tourism, School of Management, University of Central Lancashire, UK “The book's unique positioning in terms of the importance of and the relationships between tourism marketing, tourism economics and airline product will create a distinct niche for the book in the travel literature.” C. Michael Hall, Professor of Tourism, Department of Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand “A very unique textbook that offers integrated lessons on marketing, economics, and airline services. College students of travel and tourism in many parts of the world will benefit from the author's thoughtful writing style of simplicity and clarity.” Liping A. Cai, Professor and Director, Purdue Tourism & Hospitality Research Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA “An interesting volume that provides a good coverage of airline transportation matters not always well considered in tourism books. Traditional strategic and operational issues, as well as the most recent developments and emerging trends are dealt with in a concise yet clear and rational way. Summaries, questions and topics for discussion in each chapter make it a useful basis for both taught courses or self-education.” Rodolfo Baggio, Professor of Tourism and Social Dynamics, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy “This is a very useful introductory book that summarises a wealth of knowledge in an accessible format. It explains the relation between marketing and economics, and applies it to the business of airline management as well as the tourism industry overall.” Xavier Font, Professor of Sustainability Marketing, School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Surrey, UK and Visiting Professor, Hospitality Academy, NHTV Breda, Netherlands “This book addresses the key principles of tourism marketing, economics and the airline industry. It covers a wide range of theory at the same time as offering real-life case studies, and offers readers a comprehensive understanding of how these important industries work, and the underpinning challenges that will shape their future. It is suitable for undergraduate students as well as travel professionals, and I would highly recommend it.” Clare Weeden, Principal Lecturer in Tourism and Marketing at the School of Sport and Service Management, University of Brighton, UK “In the current environment a grasp of the basics of marketing to diverse consumers is very important. Customers are possessed of sophisticated knowledge driven by innovations in business as well from highly developed technological advances. This text will inform and update students and those planning a career in travel and tourism. Mark Camilleri has produced an accessible book, which identifies ways to accumulate and use new knowledge to be at the vanguard of marketing, which is both essential and timely.” Peter Wiltshier, Senior Lecturer & Programme Leader for Travel & Tourism, College of Business, Law and Social Sciences, University of Derby, UK “This contemporary text provides an authoritative read on the dynamics, interactions and complexities of the modern travel and tourism industries with a necessary, and much welcomed, mixture of theory and practice suitable for undergraduate, graduate and professional markets.” Alan Fyall, Orange County Endowed Professor of Tourism Marketing, University of Central Florida, FL, USA

Download or read book The Travel Agent s Complete Desk Reference written by Sally Scanlon and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-stop resource that brings together information travel agents need every day, information that is usually scattered among numerous reference materials. Contains an extensive industry glossary with over 3,200 entries.