A tour agency is usually the company that sells (and possibly bundles) tours, the tour operator is the company that actually offers the tour.
For example, Expedia is selling tours (and is hence a tour agency), but doesn't organize or operate them.
domestic tour operator incoming tour operator outbound tour operator speacialist tour operator
1. domestic tour operator 2. incoming tour operator 3. specialist tour operator 4. mass market tour operator
Travel agencies sell travel packages (or components of) to consumers for the tour operator. The tour operators put the packages together for the agency and take the payment and then pay commissions to the agency. Most tour operators will only work with a travel agency and not directly with the public.
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A domestic tour operator is a tour operator that organises tours in their own country, as opposed to an international tour operator who brings people for tours to other countries.
mass market specialist (aka niche market) activity and special interests independent1. independent tour operator 2. Travel agency 3. In house operators 4. Travel clubs and Incentive houses
I can't explain exact packages for independent tour and exclusive tour because every tour operator or tour agency having their own terms and condition for the independent tour and exclusive tour. If your want to exactly know about the cost and details of independent tour and exclusive tour then i would recommend you to call a tour operator directly as they would give you all the details which is accurate and customized according to your needs.
Single, owner managed travel agencies, often specialising in a practicular type of tour operator product.
A tour operator typically combines tour and travel components to create a holiday.
I would go to a travel agent to have them book a cruise or flights and hotel and maybe activities to a destination. a tour operator (for instance) could be someone who leads a group around on a bus or through a museum... with a detailed knowledge of the suject matter of the area
An outbound tour operator provides package holidays FROMthe UK to overseas where as an inbound tour operator provide package holidays TO the UK from over seasAnd a domestic tour operator provides holidays to the UK within the UK
A mas market tour operator will create thousands of holidays the same, i.e you buy whats on the shelf, however a specialist tour operator will put your holiday package together for you, with what you want