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The role of tour operator
Read the article and find the answers.
1.Package holidays are created by tour operators and then sold through the chain of distribution.
a. What are the components of a typical package holiday?
b. Who else forms part of the chain of distribution?
c. How many different types of tour operator are there?
2.There are two other terms that mean the same as package holiday
3.To buy in bulk means to buy something
a. on the Internet
b. in large quantities
c. a long time before you need to use it.
4.Why is it important to buy in bulk in tour operation?
5.Why do you think specialist tour operators prefer to sell direct to their clients?
6.If you could work for one of the four types of tour operator, which would you choose?