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Travel operators typically combines
components to create a holiday. The most common example of a tour
operator's product would be a flight on a charter airline plus a
transfer from the airport to a hotel and the services of a local
representative, all for one price. Niche tour operators may specialise
in destinations e.g. Italy, activities e.g. skiing, or a combination.
The original raison d'etre of tour operating was the difficulty
of making arrangements in far-flung places, with problems of language,
currency and communication. The advent of the internet has led to
a rapid increase in self-packaging of holidays. However, tour operators
still have their competence in arranging tours for those who do
not have time to do DIY holidays, and specialize in large group
events and meetings such as conferences.
