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C/T/149. Relationship between Tour Operators and their Suppliers

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2550
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks into the changing nature of travel and tourism examining the relationship between tour operators and their suppliers, i.e. airlines, hotels, etc. The history of package tours in the UK is reviewed, a critical analysis of the operator/supplier relationship is presented highlighting risks and problems associated with suppliers and discussing current trends in mass-produced package tours with regard to the Internet technologies.

 

KEYWORDS: Tour Operators and Suppliers, package tours, travel and tourism,