Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 2

Tour operating business

TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK THREE

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: TOURISM

Topic: TOUR OPERATING BUSINESS

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

  1. Recall activities of the previous term.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of Tour operating business

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher refreshes the students on activities of the previous term

Students pay

attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher explains in details tour operating business.

Students pay

attention and

participate

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

TOUR OPERATING BUSINESS.

A tour operating business is a company that specializes in designing, organizing, and selling pre-packaged travel experiences to various destinations. These experiences can range from leisure vacations to cultural tours, adventure trips, or niche experiences catering to specific interests like culinary tours or eco-tourism. These are some major aspects of the tour operating business:

  1. Destination Expertise: Tour operators often have in-depth knowledge of specific destinations or regions, allowing them to curate unique itineraries that showcase the best attractions, activities, and experiences available.
  2. Product Development: Tour operators are responsible for creating compelling travel packages that appeal to their target market.
  3. Supplier Relationships: Building strong relationships with airlines, hotels, transportation providers, tour guides, and other suppliers is crucial for tour operators.
  4. Marketing and Sales: Tour operators employ various marketing strategies to promote their travel packages and attract customers. This may include online advertising, social media campaigns, participation in travel trade shows, partnerships with travel agents, and more.
  5. Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service is essential for tour operators to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  6. Risk Management: Tour operators must manage various risks associated with travel, such as safety and security concerns, natural disasters, political instability, and health emergencies.
  7. Regulatory Compliance: Tour operators must adhere to various regulations and industry standards governing the travel industry. This may include licensing requirements, financial protection measures for customers, compliance with consumer protection laws, and adherence to ethical and sustainable tourism practices.

EVALUATION: 1. What do you understand by tour operating business.

  1. Mention 5 major aspects of tour operating business you know.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively