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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