The Tourism System

Success in the travel and tourism industry means first studying the way the sector works. As one of the largest and most complex of all global industries, understanding the mechanics of the tourism system is of the utmost importance. For travel and tourism products to be successful, any number of service providers must come together and contribute something of equal importance. Agents and sale representatives, transport providers, hotel companies and so on – every link in the chain must be as strong, smooth and stable as every other. By gaining a deeper knowledge of the travel and tourism system as a whole, creating and offering outstanding products becomes that little bit easier.

This advanced tutorial has been designed for existing and prospective travel & tourism workers alike. Dive deep into the heart of the modern travel and tourism system, studying organisers and retailers, tour operators, wholesalers, transport companies and more. Explore risks and responsibilities at a variety of levels, how to choose foreign tour operators, important regulatory frameworks, strategy checklists and the value of effective travel management services.