Tour Operators and Travel Agents
Questions and Correct Answers
tour operator answer - a company that develops tour packages with al the transportation,
accommodation and other elements and usually markets the tours; tour operators sell and pay
commission to travel agents and some sell direct to the public
travel agent answer - retail companies (shops) who work directly with the public selling
individual travel components such as a flight or a tour operator's package
bulk purchase answer - purchase of supplies and equipment in very large quantities, usually at
a considerable saving
collision damage waiver (CDW) answer - protection offered, for an extra fee, by a car rental
company against liability for damage to a rental car
Computer Referral System answer - hotels, often independently owned, sometimes join
together in a computerized system for making reservations.
domestic tourism answer - tourist travel within one's own country
excursion answer - normally, a trip away from a person's usual place of residence for less than
twenty-four hours, although weekend trips are often classified as excursions; a person who
takes such a trip is an excursionist
package answer - a holiday that includes prepaid transportation, accommodation, meals,
transfers, sightseeing and other elements,
Questions and Correct Answers
tour operator answer - a company that develops tour packages with al the transportation,
accommodation and other elements and usually markets the tours; tour operators sell and pay
commission to travel agents and some sell direct to the public
travel agent answer - retail companies (shops) who work directly with the public selling
individual travel components such as a flight or a tour operator's package
bulk purchase answer - purchase of supplies and equipment in very large quantities, usually at
a considerable saving
collision damage waiver (CDW) answer - protection offered, for an extra fee, by a car rental
company against liability for damage to a rental car
Computer Referral System answer - hotels, often independently owned, sometimes join
together in a computerized system for making reservations.
domestic tourism answer - tourist travel within one's own country
excursion answer - normally, a trip away from a person's usual place of residence for less than
twenty-four hours, although weekend trips are often classified as excursions; a person who
takes such a trip is an excursionist
package answer - a holiday that includes prepaid transportation, accommodation, meals,
transfers, sightseeing and other elements,
