ABC TOUR
A playful term for a guided tour that crams in too many historical monuments. The “ABC” stands for “another bloody church.”
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AD HOC TOUR
A tour designed around a specific theme. Most such tours provide an expert tour leader and visit places and/or events of special interest to the participants.
A tour designed around a specific theme. Most such tours provide an expert tour leader and visit places and/or events of special interest to the participants.
ADVERTISED TOUR
Specifically, a travel package meeting the airline requirements needed to be assigned an IT (inclusive tour) number.
Specifically, a travel package meeting the airline requirements needed to be assigned an IT (inclusive tour) number.
ALL EXPENSE TOUR
A tour that offers all or most services: meals, lodging, transportation, sightseeing (etc), for a pre-established price. However, the terms 'all-expense' and 'all-inclusive' are often misused, as almost no tour rate covers everything. The terms and conditions of a tour contract should specify exactly what is covered.
A tour that offers all or most services: meals, lodging, transportation, sightseeing (etc), for a pre-established price. However, the terms 'all-expense' and 'all-inclusive' are often misused, as almost no tour rate covers everything. The terms and conditions of a tour contract should specify exactly what is covered.
ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR
A tour package that provides the guest with transportation, food and beverage service, entertainment, and lodging for one price. Service charges may also be included.
A tour package that provides the guest with transportation, food and beverage service, entertainment, and lodging for one price. Service charges may also be included.
COMMISSIONED TOUR
A tour is available for sale through retail and wholesale travel agencies, and payment of an agreed-upon sales commission is made either to the retail or wholesale seller.
A tour is available for sale through retail and wholesale travel agencies, and payment of an agreed-upon sales commission is made either to the retail or wholesale seller.
CRUISE TOUR
A travel product that combines a cruise with a land-based segment.
A travel product that combines a cruise with a land-based segment.
CUSTOM DESIGNED TOUR
Travellers who desire the highest degree of control over all elements of a tour will often choose a custom-designed tour. Travel professionals create custom-designed tours, usually by working closely with the client, to accommodate all individual needs and requests regarding the tour elements. Some of these considerations include:- Accommodations, Transport, Meals and Entertainment. Custom-designed tours are generally more expensive to operate than pre¬packaged tours and are usually organised for leisure travel.
Travellers who desire the highest degree of control over all elements of a tour will often choose a custom-designed tour. Travel professionals create custom-designed tours, usually by working closely with the client, to accommodate all individual needs and requests regarding the tour elements. Some of these considerations include:- Accommodations, Transport, Meals and Entertainment. Custom-designed tours are generally more expensive to operate than pre¬packaged tours and are usually organised for leisure travel.
DAY TOUR
A bus tour that lasts less than 24 hours and has no accommodation arrangements, usually in one specific region.
A bus tour that lasts less than 24 hours and has no accommodation arrangements, usually in one specific region.
DOMESTIC ESCORTED TOUR
Escorted tour for travelling within one's own country, typically used to refer to US tours
Escorted tour for travelling within one's own country, typically used to refer to US tours
ECO TOUR
Tours designed to contribute to the conservation of the sites visited, generally considers local opinion and tries to assist in the preservation of local customs and ways of life.
Tours designed to contribute to the conservation of the sites visited, generally considers local opinion and tries to assist in the preservation of local customs and ways of life.
EDUCATIONAL TOUR
A tour designed around an educational activity, such as studying art.
A tour designed around an educational activity, such as studying art.
ESCORTED GROUP TOUR
A group tour that features a tour director who travels with the group throughout the trip to provide sightseeing commentary and coordinate all group movement and activities.
A group tour that features a tour director who travels with the group throughout the trip to provide sightseeing commentary and coordinate all group movement and activities.
ESCORTED INCLUSIVE TOUR
Escorted inclusive tours are arranged for groups who will travel together throughout the tour and include all components of the independent inclusive tour, but also offer the service of a qualified tour escort in addition to the standard arrangements. Escorted tours usually include some or all meals.
Escorted inclusive tours are arranged for groups who will travel together throughout the tour and include all components of the independent inclusive tour, but also offer the service of a qualified tour escort in addition to the standard arrangements. Escorted tours usually include some or all meals.
ESCORTED TOUR
On an “escorted tour”, participants travel together and are always accompanied by a professional escort.
On an “escorted tour”, participants travel together and are always accompanied by a professional escort.
EXTENSION TOUR
Tours that can be added to an existing tour, before or after, to create a longer trip.
Tours that can be added to an existing tour, before or after, to create a longer trip.
FAM TOUR
Destination inspection tour designed to increase product knowledge, develop new products and build future sales. They are complimentary or reduced-rate group programs available to key travel agents, tour operators, and wholesalers.
Destination inspection tour designed to increase product knowledge, develop new products and build future sales. They are complimentary or reduced-rate group programs available to key travel agents, tour operators, and wholesalers.
FAM TRIP
Discounted or complimentary tours that are offered to travel agents or wholesalers also known as (familiarization tours).
Discounted or complimentary tours that are offered to travel agents or wholesalers also known as (familiarization tours).
FAMILIARISATION TOUR
Discounted or complimentary tours are offered to travel agents or wholesalers to introduce them to a destination or product, also known as “fam trips”
Discounted or complimentary tours are offered to travel agents or wholesalers to introduce them to a destination or product, also known as “fam trips”
FLY COACH TOUR
A tour that combines airfare with an escorted bus tour.
A tour that combines airfare with an escorted bus tour.
FLY I DRIVE TOUR
An independent tour that allows travellers to visit multiple destinations during their trip and usually includes air transport, a car rental and lodging at several hotels.
An independent tour that allows travellers to visit multiple destinations during their trip and usually includes air transport, a car rental and lodging at several hotels.
FOREIGN INDEPENDENT TOUR (FIT)
An international prepaid tour, usually unescorted, although guide service is often offered on some segments. An FIT is designed to the specifications of an individual client or clients.
An international prepaid tour, usually unescorted, although guide service is often offered on some segments. An FIT is designed to the specifications of an individual client or clients.
FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR (FIT)
Fully inclusive tour: These are holidays tailored to the client's requirements, rather than buying a package holiday.
Fully inclusive tour: These are holidays tailored to the client's requirements, rather than buying a package holiday.
GRAND TOUR
A lengthy journey which takes in the major sights of a continent. Usually used to refer to "The Grand Tour of Europe," on which people of means saw all of the best the continent had to offer
A lengthy journey which takes in the major sights of a continent. Usually used to refer to "The Grand Tour of Europe," on which people of means saw all of the best the continent had to offer
GROUP INCLUSIVE TOUR (GIT)
A prepaid tour with a specified minimum group size, components, and value. The special attention must be given to various points when producing group inclusive tours are transport – possible splitting of the group, special group fares, color coded baggage labels if participants are accommodated in different hotels, avoid having too many people at the same place and time, accommodation – give choice of several hotel categories request choice of rooms and provide the hotel with list of participants, restaurants – ensure dining area is large enough allow sufficient time for meals (1½ to 2 hrs), clarify question of beverages, guides and lectures – language spoken by participants. If necessary, recruit a guide to coordinate land arrangements, reservations – must be made as early as possible and costing – variable and fixed costs.
A prepaid tour with a specified minimum group size, components, and value. The special attention must be given to various points when producing group inclusive tours are transport – possible splitting of the group, special group fares, color coded baggage labels if participants are accommodated in different hotels, avoid having too many people at the same place and time, accommodation – give choice of several hotel categories request choice of rooms and provide the hotel with list of participants, restaurants – ensure dining area is large enough allow sufficient time for meals (1½ to 2 hrs), clarify question of beverages, guides and lectures – language spoken by participants. If necessary, recruit a guide to coordinate land arrangements, reservations – must be made as early as possible and costing – variable and fixed costs.
GROUP TOUR
A prearranged, prepaid travel program for a group usually including transportation, accommodations, attraction admissions and meals. Also referred to as a package tour.
A prearranged, prepaid travel program for a group usually including transportation, accommodations, attraction admissions and meals. Also referred to as a package tour.
GUARANTEED TOUR
A travel program guaranteed to operate unless cancelled before an established cut-off date.
A travel program guaranteed to operate unless cancelled before an established cut-off date.
HOSTED TOUR
A tour where participants have an opportunity to travel independently, but also to receive guidance and assistance from a host at each of the tour’s destinations.
A tour where participants have an opportunity to travel independently, but also to receive guidance and assistance from a host at each of the tour’s destinations.
HUB AND SPOKE TOUR
The hub and spoke concept applied to tours. Tour members travel out of and return to a central point each day.
The hub and spoke concept applied to tours. Tour members travel out of and return to a central point each day.
INBOUND TOUR
A tour that brings guests from a foreign country to Canada, generating jobs and revenue for Canadians.
A tour that brings guests from a foreign country to Canada, generating jobs and revenue for Canadians.
INCENTIVE TOUR
A trip offered as a prize, usually by a company to stimulate employee sales or productivity.
A trip offered as a prize, usually by a company to stimulate employee sales or productivity.
INCLUSIVE TOUR
A specific package in which all components of the package are part of the price. Generally, an inclusive package includes transportation, lodging, meals, gratuities and taxes, and some form of sightseeing or rental car. The terms and conditions of a tour contract should specify exactly what is covered. Also referred to as an all-expense tour and an all-inclusive tour.
A specific package in which all components of the package are part of the price. Generally, an inclusive package includes transportation, lodging, meals, gratuities and taxes, and some form of sightseeing or rental car. The terms and conditions of a tour contract should specify exactly what is covered. Also referred to as an all-expense tour and an all-inclusive tour.
INDEPENDENT TOUR
In Independent Tours, participants travel independently without a group or guide and can depart and return on any day, and can even adjust the length of their stay to suit their individual needs and preferences. It provides only the basics, such as: Round-trip transport to the destination, Transfers from the airport or arrival point, and Accommodations at a single hotel. It is popular with travellers who wish to visit a resort primarily for relaxation.
In Independent Tours, participants travel independently without a group or guide and can depart and return on any day, and can even adjust the length of their stay to suit their individual needs and preferences. It provides only the basics, such as: Round-trip transport to the destination, Transfers from the airport or arrival point, and Accommodations at a single hotel. It is popular with travellers who wish to visit a resort primarily for relaxation.
LE GRAND TOUR
An educational tour of Europe taken by young English noblemen in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
An educational tour of Europe taken by young English noblemen in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
MOTOR COACH TOUR
A tour that utilises buses or motor coaches to move participants from destination to destination and to visit sightseeing attractions along the way.
A tour that utilises buses or motor coaches to move participants from destination to destination and to visit sightseeing attractions along the way.
OUTBOUND TOUR
A company or tour that takes groups from a given city or country to another city or country.
A company or tour that takes groups from a given city or country to another city or country.
OVERNIGHT TOUR
A two-day bus tour.
A two-day bus tour.
PACKAGE TOUR
Tours, which only provide a combination of accommodation and other activities within the same city or area, and the actual arrangements are quite flexible, allowing several choices of hotels, restaurants, and other activities. In a package tour, the actual arrangements are quite flexible, allowing several choices of hotels, restaurants and other activities.
Tours, which only provide a combination of accommodation and other activities within the same city or area, and the actual arrangements are quite flexible, allowing several choices of hotels, restaurants, and other activities. In a package tour, the actual arrangements are quite flexible, allowing several choices of hotels, restaurants and other activities.
PRE AND POST TRIP TOUR
An Optional extension or side-trip package offered before or after a meeting, gathering, or convention.
An Optional extension or side-trip package offered before or after a meeting, gathering, or convention.
RAIL TOUR
A tour whose primary mode of transport during the tour is by train.
A tour whose primary mode of transport during the tour is by train.
SHORT TOUR
A two-day bus tour.
A two-day bus tour.
SIGHTSEEING TOUR
An escorted or unescorted tour that lasts less than 24 hours and usually departs and returns on the same day.
An escorted or unescorted tour that lasts less than 24 hours and usually departs and returns on the same day.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT TOUR
An additional charge paid by a tour participant who is travelling alone and chooses to occupy a double occupancy accommodation.
An additional charge paid by a tour participant who is travelling alone and chooses to occupy a double occupancy accommodation.
SPECIAL EVENT TOUR
A travel package that features major happenings, such as concerts or sporting events, as the reason for the journey.
A travel package that features major happenings, such as concerts or sporting events, as the reason for the journey.
SPECIAL INTEREST TOUR
A tour catering to the needs of a specific interest, such as bird-watching, whale-watching, river rafting, mountain biking, rain forest exploration, among many others.
A tour catering to the needs of a specific interest, such as bird-watching, whale-watching, river rafting, mountain biking, rain forest exploration, among many others.
THEME TOUR
A tour that’s designed around a concept of specific interest to the tour takers, such as history or sports.
A tour that’s designed around a concept of specific interest to the tour takers, such as history or sports.
UN ESCORTED TOUR
A tour in which the group travels without a company representative.
A tour in which the group travels without a company representative.
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