The functioning of the tourism system; definitions of tourist, travel agency, tour operator; annual work schedules of tour operators; distribution channels of travel businesses; types of tours, employees involved in the realization of the tour. Travel agencies, tour operators, local tour operators and travel agents, tour operators and travel agency relations, differences between travel agencies and tour operators, annual work schedules of tour operators, purchasing operations of tour operators, tour planning, destination selection, considerations in destination selection factors, calculation of tour costs, realization of the tour (arrival at the destination, transfer, info cocktail, day trips, etc.), importance of promotional activities.
Prerequisite(s)
Travel Agency and Tour Operator
Corequisite(s)
Travel Agency and Tour Operator
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Hacer Neyir Tekeli
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Thursday 13:00-15:00 4A10
Office Hour(s)
Thursday 13:00-15:00 4A10
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Visual and Auditory Narration, Presentation
Principle Sources
-İrfan Mısırlı, Seyahat Acenteciliği ve Tur Operatörlüğü,Detay Yayıcılık
Other Sources
-İrfan Mısırlı, Seyahat Acenteciliği ve Tur Operatörlüğü,Detay Yayıcılık
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to Travel Agency
Visual and Auditory Narration, Presentation
2. Week
Tourism and Tourist concept
Visual and Auditory Narration, Presentation
3. Week
Reasons that lead people to tourist movements
Visual and Auditory Narration, Presentation
4. Week
Travel formalities
Visual and Auditory Narration, Presentation
5. Week
What is a tour operator
Visual and Auditory Narration, Presentation
6. Week
What is a package tour
Visual and Auditory Narration, Presentation
7. Week
Midterm Exam
Midterm Exam
8. Week
Package Tour production
Visual and Auditory Narration, Presentation
9. Week
Passenger Services and Agency
Visual and Auditory Narration, Presentation
10. Week
What is CRS Concept
Visual and Auditory Narration, Presentation
11. Week
Travel agencies and programs used
Visual and Auditory Narration, Presentation
12. Week
Organization in travel agencies
Visual and Auditory Narration, Presentation
13. Week
Ticketing Services
Visual and Auditory Narration, Presentation
14. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Having information about civilian aviation
PO-2
Having information about floor services in aviation
PO-3
Having information about ecenomics and business areas
PO-4
Having information about numerical process
PO-5
Using foreign language effectively
PO-6
Using Turkish effectively
PO-7
Assimilate Ataturk’s principles and revolutions
PO-8
Having information about basic law
PO-9
Having information about feasts and catering services
PO-10
Having information about service
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Knows the tour operator-travel agency (incoming agency) relationship
LO-2
Gains knowledge about the operation and departments of travel agencies
LO-3
Knows the legal regulations about travel agency
LO-4
Knows and explains the relationship of travel agencies with other organizations in the tourism industry.
LO-5
Explain the place and importance of travel agencies and tour operators in the distribution system
