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• Tour route
• Tour sequence
• Tour budget.
3. Drawing up itineraries according to different scenarios 3.1 Presentation of an itinerary • The layout of the itinerary must be neat, clear and interesting
• Use the
hour clock to indicate time • Write the itinerary as if you were talking to the tourist
• Do not make promises you cannot guarantee
• Mention interesting facts
• Use adjectives to describe places.
3.2 Format of an itinerary A general itinerary maybe presented in paragraph form or in tabular form.
Unit 3 Compiling a tour budget A tour budget is a document that specifies all the costs of a tour and helps you plan accordingly. Establishing what the tour will cost is important as the cost will determine who will be able to afford to goon it.
1. Factors influencing the development of a budget The development of a tour budget is dependent on a combination of factors such as
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The type of tour • The tour group
• Transport
• Accommodation
• Sundry expenses.
2. A basic tour budget A basic tour budget shows what the tour will cost, what this includes and excludes and the cost of the optional extras.
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Unit 4 Health and safety In order to reduce the
risk of contracting a disease, tourists should obtain advice on the possible health risks in the areas to which they are travelling. Other possible health risks include the effects of unusual climatic conditions, contact with insects and animals, and physical injuries.
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