Chapter 5: Conducting a tour

What is the downside of being a tour manager?

• It is a high-profile job

• The schedule is flexible

• They’re paid well to see the world

• • They’ll have long periods of absence from their families.

Why do people want to become a tour manager

• Because tour management is a nine-to-five job

• Because tour managers live out of a suitcase

• Because tour managers have little privacy

• Because the salaries can be quite high

A tour director can make how much money per person per day from tipping?

• 2$

• 10~20$

• 5$

• 3~5$

What practices do many tour companies ban?

• Tour directors receive tips

• Tour directors travel on their own

• Tour directors “steer” a group to the souvenir store

• • Tour directors use per diem expense allowance

What is an optional?

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  • A tour subcategory that is not included in the base price 

• A tour component that is in the tour price

• • A daily allowance is given to employees by a company so that the employee can cover certain expenses while traveling

What are the characteristics of an ideal tour manager?

• 1. Courteous, likeable, even-tempered, tactful.

• Likeable, grow on people quite quickly.

• Able to think on their feet.

• All of the above are correct.

What skills does an ideal tour manager possess?

• Planning & Organizational skills

• Financial Management skills

• Research skills

• All of the above are correct.

How long would a job as a part-time tour director usually take?

• 3 years.

• 5 years.

• 4 years.

• 10 years.

How long would a job as a full-time tour director take?

• 5 years.

• 7 years.

• 10 years

• 12 years.

Typical tour managers must:

• Keep up on all sorts of facts, including postage, phone costs, tipping practices.

• Have a curious, inquisitive approach to things

• Study the history, geography, botany, and zoology of the visited area.

• Prioritize the clients over the company they’re working for.