Package Tour: A tour that includes pre-paid transportation, accommodations and/or some combination of other tour elements, such as meals, transfers, sightseeing or car rental. A package tour may include more than one destination, as cruises often do.

 

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Package Tour: A tour that includes pre-paid transportation, accommodations and/or some combination of other tour elements, such as meals, transfers, sightseeing or car rental. A package tour may include m . . . View Full Definition

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

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

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

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

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

Special Interest Tour: A tour designed to appeal to clients with curiosity or concern about a specific subject. Most such tours provide an expert tour leader and usually visit places or events of special interest . . . View Full Definition

Soutenu En Tournant: Similar to tours chaines, a soutenu is a series of turns in quick succession. The dancer must first execute a demi plie while extending the leading leg in a tendu position and then stepping . . . View Full Definition