Tourism and Tour Business Terminology

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes covering tour operations, travel industry definitions, tour types, and tourism components.

Tour Business

A business that sells tour services to facilitate travel and satisfy tourists' needs, divided into 2 main types.

Package Tour

A program combining various services together, such as flight tickets, accommodation, and a tour guide.

All-inclusive Tour

A program that includes all services in a single price where customers can use coupons without paying extra for meals or other expenses.

Travel Agent

A sales agent who purchases and arranges travel services for customers, earning income through commission.

Tour Operator

A designer and producer of tour itineraries who purchases services from suppliers (hotels, transport, attractions) to assemble a tour, setting selling price as cost plus markup.

Destination Management Company (DMC)

A company that handles management and details at the destination point.

Inbound Tour

Foreign tourists traveling into the host country.

Outbound Tour

Residents of a country traveling abroad for tourism.

Domestic Tour

Travel occurring entirely within one's own country.

Supplier

Individual service providers for each component of a tour, such as hotels, car rental companies, and tourist attractions.

Tailor-Made Tour

A custom-designed tour created according to individual customer specifications and budget.

Ready-made Tour

Pre-prepared tour itineraries that customers can select and purchase immediately.

Collective Tour

A tour that gathers multiple individual travelers or groups to travel together.

Incentive Tour

A tour provided by a company to employees or high-performing customers as a reward.

F.I.T. (Free Independent Traveler)

A personalized tour where customers select their own destination and products; offers high flexibility at a higher cost.

G.I.T. (Group Inclusive Tour)

Group travel offered at a lower price point, requiring participants to strictly follow a predetermined itinerary.

Half Day Tour

A tour lasting half a day, typically around 5 to 7 hours.

One Day Tour

A full-day tour program without overnight stay.

Tour Around

A tour lasting more than 1 day that includes overnight accommodations.

Escorted Tour

A tour accompanied continuously by a tour guide or leader throughout the journey.

Hosted Tour

A tour with a local host to assist at the destination, while customers pay for certain expenses individually.

Charter Tour

A tour involving the full rental of a transport vehicle or vessel, such as chartering an entire airplane or boat.

Join Tour

A tour where travelers join an existing group, offered at a reduced price via a wholesaler.

Private Tour

An exclusive tour reserved only for a specific party without merging with outside travelers.

Optional Tour

An additional tour option that customers can choose to purchase on top of the main itinerary.

Sightseeing / Excursion Tour

A tour focused on viewing scenery, landmarks, and visiting specific attractions.

City Tour

A sightseeing tour of a city, typically lasting 5 to 6 hours.

Night Tour

A tour scheduled during nighttime hours to experience evening attractions, light shows, or night markets.

Special Interest Tour

A tour focused on specific hobbies or themes, such as Gastronomy Tourism or Shopping Tours.

MICE

Business tourism encompassing Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions.

Accessibility

The ease or difficulty of reaching a destination via transport links.

Accommodation

Lodging facilities provided for tourists, such as hotels, homestays, and resorts.

Attractions

Points of interest divided into Site Attractions (physical locations like temples or beaches) and Event Attractions (activities or festivals).

Activities

Participatory events and activities in which tourists take part.

Ancillary

Supplementary services not included in the main tour package, such as childcare or shuttle transport.

Amenities

Public convenience facilities available to tourists, such as restrooms, directional signage, and ATMs.

Available Packages

Tour packages that are currently available for commercial sale.