Tour operator - Queensland Industry Tourism Council
Tour operator
Tour operator
Tour operators are responsible for designing, organising, preparing and hosting tours and packages for visitors.
Day-to-day
- Curate experiences, day trips and/or overnight packages
- Liaise with coach operators, airlines, hoteliers and other tourism industry suppliers and representatives
- Produce brochures and internet-based information, including social media and website management, to inform potential visitors about tours and packages on offer
- Maintain health and safety requirements
- Provide pricing information
- Reply to visitor enquiries and visitor feedback
- Manage bookings, invoicing and issuing of tickets
- Confirm visitor names and booking details to ensure they receive correct tour information
Future demand
moderate
How to become a Tour operator
- You can work as a tour operator without formal qualifications, however, a course in tourism may be useful. Vocational Education and Training (VET) and university are both common study pathways.
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Josh Donohue
Owner, Creative Tours
Josh Donohue
Owner, Creative Tours
As someone who has always travelled and enjoyed local food and drink experiences, it’s been an incredible journey to start my own business and offer those same local experiences to visitors! I love showcasing our local produce and local stories. Not only do we get to create memorable experiences for our guests, but we have also had the opportunity to host media personalities and international agents visiting the region.
