LESSON 1 PRELIM Flashcards
A commercial enterprise where a
traveler can secure information
and expertise, get impartial
counseling, and make
arrangements to travel by air, sea
or land, to any point in the world.
Travel Agency
Travel agency act as middleman between the vendor and the
vendee. T OR F
True
the agency collects an agent’s commission from
vendor.
This commission is normally defined as?
Rate Minus
the agency is allowed to unilaterally mark-up the net cost
given by the vendor. This is known as?
Net Plus
have been available to
travel agencies since over ten
years ago.
Computerized reservations
systems
Also known as negotiated handling fee
Cost Plus
These are fixed commissions
Rate minus
These are (mark-ups on net fares)
Net plus
These are (usually on
documentation)
Service fee
is the prospective travel
consumer of a travel component
or a tour package, at the point.
Market
is the place to be
visited or to be experienced within
geographical area of operation.
Destination
LEISURE TRAVEL
MOTIVATORS
• Physical motivators
• Cultural motivators
• Interpersonal motivations
• Status and prestige motivators
LEISURE TRAVEL DE-
MOTIVATORS
• Cost of Travel
• Lack of Time
• Health
• Family Stage
• Lack of Interest
• Fear and Safety
MARKET VARIABLES
- Socioeconomic and Demographic
Variables – age, gender, civil status etc. - Product-Related Variables - length of
stay - Psychographic Variables
- Geographic Variables
refers specially to the facilities catering to the basic
human needs while convenience includes improvement of the
basic facilities
Comfort
Is a geographic area with adequate facilities
that is visited because of its attractions, activities or events.
TOURISM DESTINATION
is a component of a destination centered on specific
sights, activities or events.
TOURISM SITE
is an attraction at a site known for its exceptional
beauty and/or its uniqueness.
TOURISM SIGHTS
the basic tools of the travel professional.
MAP
a rectangular flat map that features the natural
geophysical features of the earth’s land mass.
Physical Map
a rectangular flat map that features the political
boundaries of the different countries of the world.
Political Map
are maps with grids with horizontal numbered squares
on top and lettered vertical squares on the side.
Locator maps
Computerized reservations systems have been available to travel agencies for over ten years. This system is widely used in travel agency operations.
Global Distribution System (GDS)
as an agent
for the different suppliers or
providers of products and services
that cater to the needs of the
travelers
The travel agency
