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Inclusive Tour: A package tour that bundles transportation, accommodations, transfers, sightseeing, possibly some meals, etc.

Tour Operator: A company that creates and/or markets inclusive tours and/or performs tour services and/or subcontracts their performance. Most tour operators sell through travel agents and directly to clie . . . View Full Definition

Tour Wholesaler: A company that usually creates and certainly markets inclusive tours and independent tours for sale through travel agents. Often used interchangeably with tour operator, but several distinct . . . View Full Definition

Tour Shells: Brochures containing artwork, graphics and/or illustrations but bare of copy, which are overprinted by individual tour operators or wholesalers with their contact information.

Tour Supplier: Those who supply the travel trade with a specific component, experience, attraction, and activity.

TOUR MANAGER : A person who supervises an escorted tour to oversee the group and to make sure that everything runs smoothly

Tour Basing Fare: A reduced-rate excursion fare available only to those who buy pre-paid tours or packages. Also, any fare offered by a carrier on which a travel agent may claim a higher commission if he sell . . . View Full Definition

Tour Conductor: The person who accompanies and is in charge of a tour, often on a motorcoach tour.

TOUR GUIDE : The leader of a guided tour who possesses in-depth knowledge of an area’s attractions.

TOUR LEADER : A person who accompanies a tour group, usually with particular knowledge of the destination.