Handbook of Research on International Travel Agency and Tour Operation Management
Handbook of Research on International Travel Agency and Tour Operation Management

Author: Chand Dhiman, Mohinder

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-05-31

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 1522584358

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Changes within the travel industry, such as globalization, consumerism, and advancements in technology, have transformed travel agencies into highly competitive businesses. To remain successful, new business approaches and models must be created in the global tourism and hospitality industry. Travel companies continue to expand their businesses in different countries and seek to collaborate with international entrepreneurs, developing the need for cross-cultural strategies and policies. As travel agencies flourish, identifying these business practices is necessary for these organizations to obtain a competitive management model at the global level. The Handbook of Research on International Travel Agency and Tour Operation Management gathers the latest methodologies, tools, models, and theories regarding tourism development and sustainability into one comprehensive reference source in order to promote, manage, and maximize the profitability potential of travel agencies and tour operation services. Featuring research on topics such as e-marketing, medical tourism, and online travel, this book provides travel agents, managers, industry professionals, researchers, academics, and students with the necessary resources to effectively develop and implement organizational strategies and models.

The Bussiness of Travel Agency and Tour Operations Management
The Bussiness of Travel Agency and Tour Operations Management

Author: A.K Bhatia

Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd

Published: 2012-06

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 8120790812

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"Travel agent has become an integral part of the world’s fastest growing travel and tourism industry. A large percentage of all international and domestic travel is arranged by travel agents. The scope and functions of a modern travel agency have increased manifold over the years. The present book The Business of Travel Agency and Tour Operations Management explains the various concepts of travel agency operations in a systematic manner and makes it easier for not only students of tourism management but also working professionals to comphend the subject. Since customer relation is key to the success of travel agency business, the book explains the need for understanding and retaining the customers as it is easier to retain loyal customers than to make new ones. This book contains some additional features including key terms, comprehensive outline of as many concepts as possible, references and bibliography. Throughout, the approach has been to explain the concepts in a simple and comprehensive manner. The main objective of the book is to provide valuable source material on the complex subject of travel agency business to graduate as well as post-graduate and management students of travel and tourism, travel agencies, airlines and others engaged in the business of tourism.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIES IN TRAVEL INDUSTRY
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIES IN TRAVEL INDUSTRY

Author: CUNEYT MENGU, Ph.D.

Publisher: YALIN YAYINCILIK

Published: 2020-11-01

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 6059579787

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When overseas travel agency owners and directors, predominantly fromMiddle Eastern countries visitedmy Istanbul office and sawmy “Travel Management” book published in 2018 in Turkish, insisted that I publish the same book in English. These comments made me excited and encouraged to publish the book in English with some revisions and additions. Travel and tourism industry is one of the world’s largest industries and a dynamic engine of economic development of the countries. It is a great source of income and employment for countries that receive more international tourists. For this reason, the countries have increased their investment in the travel and tourism industry, Tour operators and travel agencies have the major role for the development of tourism. Their business has vastly changed in the past 20 years. They have to continuously adapt and redefine their roles to the changing environment and technology. As a result of this change, different approaches in management, operation and marketing strategies in the travel industry have emerged. From tourism products and services to operation and destination management, from management functions to the distribution channels, from reservation systems to marketing functions, almost all travel concepts have changed shape. In travel agency business besides the traditional (classical) system used for many years, neoclassical systemandmodern (contemporary) systems such as online travel agencies (OTA’s) and destination management companies (DMC’s) have emerged, intermediaries diversified and increased. Pursuant to these developments travel operators who can keep up with these changes have created a wide academic and practical concept, theoretical discussions and most importantly different industrial structures. This book provides a wide perspective with modern concepts to the operation management and marketing strategies in travel industry and it is divided into 12 chapters. Each chapter starts with learning outcomes. Basic principles and concepts of subjects are mentioned both theoretically and practically supported by tables, graphs and figures for a better understanding of specific chapters.

Operations Management in the Travel Industry, 2nd Edition
Operations Management in the Travel Industry, 2nd Edition

Author: Peter Robinson

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2016-02-26

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1780646100

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Covering the applied managerial perspective of the travel industry, this book looks at the core disciplines and the application of theory to practice. Considering individual and corporate social responsibility, it teaches effective managerial skills by reviewing legal frameworks, quality management and marketing, financial management, and the management of shareholders and stakeholders. It discusses current trends such as sustainability and governmental emission targets against a background of the needs of a commercial business to innovate and increase profits. A valuable tool for both students and those working in the travel industry, this new edition includes new content, a revised structure and all-new international case studies.

Post-COVID Tourism and Hospitality Dynamics
Post-COVID Tourism and Hospitality Dynamics

Author: Umendra Narayan Shukla

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2024-01-09

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 1000927989

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This new volume takes an in-depth look at the post-COVID tourism and hospitality scenario and how the industry has adapted to the new normal. With chapters from authors from over a dozen countries, the book shares information and experiences on how diverse hospitality and tourism sectors are navigating the post-COVID era. The book offers analyses of post-COVID trends in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sector along with case studies and COVID tourism recovery strategies. It discusses post-COVID safety protocols, sustainable tourism practices, post-COVID-19 public policies for tourism, and more. Specific tourism and hospitality sectors are also considered, including wine tourism, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) tourism, regional tourism, food delivery services, and others. The book also explores innovations and digital solutions for tourism and hospitality in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Managing Destinations
Managing Destinations

Author: Noel Scott

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2024-03-04

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1837971765

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Topics covered include policy, planning and strategy, stakeholders, new markets, infrastructure, transport and research and knowledge transfer with contributions from countries as diverse as Brazil, Croatia, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Spain.

Managing, Marketing, and Maintaining Maritime and Coastal Tourism
Managing, Marketing, and Maintaining Maritime and Coastal Tourism

Author: Morais de Brito, Mónica

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-11-29

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 1799815242

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The extraordinary beauty, cultural wealth, and diversity of EU's coastal areas have designated them as one of the preferred destinations for many holiday-goers. The numerous businesses that operate in these heavily traveled areas have to struggle with other similarly-minded companies and with providing sustainable practices for the people and surrounding area. Managing, Marketing, and Maintaining Maritime and Coastal Tourism is a pivotal reference source that provides vital material on the application of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinarity logic surrounding sea tourism. While highlighting topics such as destination marketing, event management, and global business, this publication explores the dynamic capabilities and the methods of overall management of hospitality by the sea. This book is ideally designed for marketers, advertisers, tour directors, cruise directors, travel agents, port managers, coastal cities managers, event coordinators, academics, students, researchers, policymakers, public managers, and tourism entrepreneurs.

Multilevel Approach to Competitiveness in the Global Tourism Industry
Multilevel Approach to Competitiveness in the Global Tourism Industry

Author: Teixeira, Sérgio Jesus

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-10-25

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 1799803678

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Companies compete to gain public notoriety every day and use creativity and innovation to get ahead of their competition. In oversaturated industries, such as the tourism sector, smart strategies and global network capabilities must be adopted and improved in order to increase competitiveness. Multilevel Approach to Competitiveness in the Global Tourism Industry contains crucial reference material that discusses new intelligent practices to increase business competitiveness in the tourism sector. Featuring research on topics such as networking, artificial intelligence, and regional competitiveness, this book is ideally designed for program directors, event coordinators, tour developers, hotel managers, restaurateurs, travel agents, policymakers, academics, researchers, advanced students, entrepreneurs, government officials, and professionals in the tourism and hospitality industry.