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Tour plans Flashcards

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name five types of tours

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Packaged tour: Is also known as an inclusive tour because the price is all-inclusive. The itinerary for a
packaged tour is planned in advance.
Escorted packaged tour: A tour guide escorts the tour and takes care of all services from the
beginning to the end of the tour.
Group packaged tour: These tours are popular with first time travellers and for tourists who prefer
to travel in a group. The itinerary is set and cannot be changed and because the tour was organised
for large groups of tourists makes the tour more affordable.
Independent packaged tour: These tours are planned to meet the individual
needs of the tourist and are flexible and can be changed if necessary.
Scheduled tours: Scheduled tours have a timetable with set departure and arrival times.

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whats a tourist profile

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a summary of personal information and facts relevant to the tourist’s wants and
expectations. The tourist profile helps the travel agent plan a tour and make sure that the needs of
the tourist are met

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What helps develop a logical route plan

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  • Knowledge of the geography of the region
  • A variety of maps
  • Distance tables to determine distances between major cities
  • GPS
  • Computers or smart phones
  • Tour brochures, travel guidebooks, and travel magazines.
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Name three types of itinerary

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Specific itineraries are drawn up with a target market in mind
* A general itinerary appeals to the overall market
* A personal itinerary is drawn up for an individual tourist.

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What are the main aspects in an itinerary

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  • Transport
  • Accommodation
  • Attractions (natural and human-made)
  • Activities (at natural and human-made attractions)
  • Stops for meals and refreshments
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What are the factors to consider when drawing up an itinerary

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  • Time
  • Tour objectives
  • Tourists needs and preferences
  • Tour information
  • Tour route
  • Tour sequence
  • Tour budget
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what is the presentation of an itinerary

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  • The layout of the itinerary must be neat, clear and interesting
  • Use the 24-hour clock to indicate time
  • Write the itinerary as if you were talking to the tourist
  • Do not make promises you cannot guarantee
  • Mention interesting facts
  • Use adjectives to describe places
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what is a tour budget

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A tour budget is a document that specifies all the costs of a tour and helps you plan accordingly

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What are the factors influencing the development of the budget

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  • The type of tour
  • The tour group
  • Transport
  • Accommodation
  • Sundry expenses.
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what are sundry expenses

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A sundry expense is one that doesn’t come up very frequently and doesn’t cost very much.

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what is WHO

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World health organization that deals with international world problems and issues international health warnings

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what is a health certificate

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a document that proves a tourist is free from certain diseases

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what is a travel clinic

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these are medical centers that provide travel vaccinations and medication. they also advise tourists on the necessary vaccinations and medication required for different countries

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what are compulsory vaccinations

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required vaccine for a specific country

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what are recommended vaccines

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tourists can choose weather to receive these vaccinations

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what are three travel documents required for entry in a country

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  • Passport
  • Visa
  • Health certificates for certain countries.
17
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what is a passport

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A passport is an official government document that certifies one’s identity and citizenship and
permits a citizen to travel abroad.

18
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name the 5 types of passports

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  • Tourist passports that consist of 32 pages
  • Maxi tourist passports with 48 pages for frequent travellers
  • Official passports
  • Diplomatic passports
  • Temporary passports
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What is an official , diplomatic and temporary passport

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An official passport is issued to someone who is travelling internationally on official business for the
country and is usually a different colour from regular passports. A diplomatic passport is issued to
someone who will travel internationally on official state business such as diplomats and consuls
when they are posted to foreign countries. A temporary passport is issued to South African citizens
who have applied for a regular passport but need to travel urgently before the regular passport can
be issued

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what is a visa

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A visa is an endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or stay
for a specified period of time in a country

21
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name 5 types of visa

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  • Visitor visas
  • Transit visas
  • Diplomatic visas
  • Courtesy visas
  • Official visas.
22
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what is a health certificate

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A health certificate is an official document that is issued and signed by a health authority which
confirms that an individual has received the vaccine as indicated on the certificate

23
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what 4 Requirements for tourists travelling between countries

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  • A valid passport
  • A valid visa
  • Sufficient funds to cover their stay in the country
  • A return ticket, or onward ticket to another country
  • International law requires travellers crossing the borders of countries where yellow fever is
    endemic, to have a yellow fever vaccination
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what’s an n international driver’s permit (IDP)

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An IDP is a document recognized by many countries which allows the permit-holder to drive a
private motor vehicle in that country

25
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what are the Requirements for obtaining a passport

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  • An identity number
  • Two passport photographs
  • Fingerprints must be taken if aged 16 years or older
  • A fee dependent on the type of passport applied for.
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what are the requirements for obtaining a visa

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  • A valid, acceptable passport
  • Sufficient funds for the duration of the stay
  • A return or onward travel ticket
  • Identity photographs, as per requirement of the country for which application is made
  • Blank pages in the passport as per requirement of country
  • A yellow fever certificate if the applicant passes through a high risk area
  • A statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of the visit
  • Payment of the prescribed fee in the currency of the country in which the application is
    made
  • In the case of children, proof of guardianship or custody, or consent from the guardian must
    be provided
  • A completed visa application form.

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