Contents Introduction Chapter 1

Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………....3
Chapter 1. Theoretical aspects of tour operator services in tourism industry.

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   The essence and characteristics of tour operators……………………………………………………………………..7
   
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   The interaction of tour operators with other sector of tourism industry…………………………………………………………………..….12
   
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   Key trends and issues in travel services worldwide…………………………………………………………………...18
   

Chapter II. The formation of tour operator activities.

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   The basic principles behind the construction and marketing of a package tour………………………………………………………………………….26
   
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   Evaluating alternative methods of tour distribution and recognize the importance of new forms of electronic reservations…………………………………………………………………36
   
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   The sales systems for operators and their clients……………………….........................................................................40
   

Conclusion…………………………………………………………………..44
References…………………………………….………………………….…49

INTRODUCTION
The first tour operator went into business in England in 1758, and is still in business today. In Europe, pleasure travel started in earnest during the 1840s, when Thomas Cook began conducting tours to Paris and later around Europe. By the 1850s, railroad tours were already in operation.
The bachelor thesis defines the role of tour operator as a key factor in the success of the tourism industry. Tourists count on tour operators to turn their dream vacations into realities. Booking a tour is an easy way for a traveler to experience a foreign land and make sure they hit the best spots. The main goal or function of a tour operator is to organize the services being provided to the customer, such as transportation and accommodations. The tour operator is the brains behind the beauty of vacation and they leverage their expertise and resources. The tour operator is the leader of any activity that has been planned, and they must be able to conduct themselves as such. An effective leader is organized and is able to effectively use technology in order to maximize the efficiency of the tours
Furthermore, the paper analyzes the evaluating alternative methods of tour distribution and recognize the importance of new forms of electronic reservations and sales systems for operators and their clients.
The subject of this thesis is theoretical aspects of tour operator services in tourism industry.
The object of the research is explaining the functions of each type of operator.
The purpose and missions of the research; The purpose of choosing this research is explaining the tour operators contribute to the positive experiences that travelers across the globe endure. They allow people to travel stress-free and for a relatively cheap price.
Missions along with thesis;

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  Understanding the meaning and importance of peculiarities tour operator services aa well as theoretical aspects
  
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  Explaining how operators interact with other sectors of industry
  
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  Describing key trends and issues in travel services worldwide
  
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  Understanding the formation of tour operator activities and the basic principles the construction and marketing of a package tour.
  

This thesis consists of introduction, 2 chapter and conclusion, annotation, references, as well as appendix.