Tourist Information Centres promote local travel and tourism and services to the public
Tour operators travel programmes for consumers
These are offered to consumers through travel agents, or directly through the Internet, over the phone or through TV
Retail travel agents such as Lunn Poly offer a link between tour operators and consumers
They provide general or niche products and services
Niche providers include agents such as Saga (catering for the over-50s) and Trailfinders (long-haul packages)
Consultants Deloitte estimate that the last six years has seen a 20% fall in the number of people booking packages through travel agents
The Internet is a rapidly growing channel for travel and tourism firms to use to reach consumers
Trade associations often give information to consumers about products and services