The tour operator is an integral component of tourism, yet many people are unclear about what a tour operator actually is or or what they do. In this video I will explain what a tour operator is and why tour operators are important. I will also talk about what the difference between a tour operator and a travel agent is, as well as the different types of tour operators.

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00:00 Tour operators tutorial
00:36 What is a tour operator?
02:01 Why are tour operators important?
04:10 The difference between a tour operator and a travel agent
04:56 Roles and responsibilities of a tour operator
06:36 Types of tour operators
07:18 What is an inbound tour operator?
07:38 What is an outbound tour operator?
07:59 What is a domestic tour operator?
08:24 What is a ground tour operator?
09:04 Association Of Independent Tour Operators (AITO)

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