Tourist Information Centres and Tourist Guides and Tours.

Tourist Information Centres

In the modern world of hospitality industry, tourists can obtain information about the destination they are visiting both online and from tourist information centres. This can be in the form of brochures, maps, and websites highlighting local attractions.

Shopping

Shopping is an active part of a visitor’s travel plans and it can be combined with local activities and attractions. The travel industry is closely connected with the retail industry in order to attract tourists to major destinations. This is one of the reasons almost every country in the world offers duty-free goods to attract customers.

Tourist Guides and Tours

Most tourists look for information about the destination they are visiting once they get there. Tourist guides are knowledgeable individuals who talk about the country’s culture and traditions as well as take visitors on tours around the city.

Connected Industries

The related industries are the final category here that are linked either directly or indirectly to the travel and tourism sector. These industries provide customers with travel-related services, such as insurance as well as assist them with currency exchange, tour arrangements, and any other service to make their travel experience more comfortable. To learn more about the related industries and what they entail, refer to the list below:

Financial Services

To fund their travel arrangements, tourists need access to credit or currency exchange facilities. Insurance is another important part of financial services and mandatory for all travellers. After all, a visitor travelling to another country may need coverage for medical care, baggage loss, flight delay, or personal accident.

Travel Agents

Travel agents create holiday itineraries to match their customers’ needs. They reserve flights and hotels on behalf of their customers and even offer package holidays by working with a tour operator. Travel agents are paid commission by the hotel or tour supplier.

Tour Operators

Tour operators sell package holidays that combine accommodation, flights, airport transfer, car hire, tour guide, and sightseeing trips. This can be arranged as a set itinerary or included as part of the traveller’s holiday experiences.

Online Travel Agencies or OTAs

Nowadays, more and more users are booking their travels online. The rise of online travel agencies has meant that users can now quickly and easily compare prices of flights, hotels, and any other travel service with a click of a button.

Tourism Organisations

These are mainly companies that act on the tourism industry’s behalf and watch out for their interest. These organisations have influence over national tourism regulations and aim to bring the various sectors together.

Educational

Also known as the MICE industry, conferences, meetings, and educational centres are all part of tourism, where large groups of people are brought together for a particular purpose. These are valuable for the travel industry and generate a high source of income through transportation, accommodation, and attractions.