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Holiday Packages: Holiday packages are packages that include flight and lodging, usually offered by travel agents and tour operators.
While there are benefits to package holidays like legal and financial insurance, quality for money and ease of travel, some may find booking one eliminates spontaneity.
All Inclusive
All Inclusive packages are a one-stop package, with all the food, beverages and activities covered in a single price. But you have to look very closely at exactly what’s included – some resorts include only a handful of choices of alcohol with all-inclusive, but exclusive or premium brands can be added to the bill.
It is attractive to take a break where you don’t have to stress over how much does every meal, drink and activity cost. But are they worth it? That’s up to your budget and needs – weigh up both arguments before you commit to one of these vacations.
Convenience
Package holidays give a lot to travelers, the most important one is the convenience. Travellers can book all their hotels at one go and save time and money by getting package deals as opposed to individual flights and hotels.
Family holidays are also best as package holidays where the tour operators provide accomodation in resorts with family friendly resorts and kid services – so parents can have more time to spend on themselves.
Package holidays give customers also confidence. if the tour operator undergoing booking becomes insolvent then the financial interests of customers will be protected either by getting insurance, keeping payments in trust account or bonding.
Value for money
Package holidays are usually very good value for money, and include airfare, hotel and meals – and will generally be cheaper than if they were booked independently.
Package holidays book in groups so they can get a better price from the airlines and hotels and sometimes even include transfer and checked luggage into the prices.
Always check airfares and hotel deals on comparison websites before you take a package holiday to avoid paying too much. But also keep in mind that paying by credit will cover you better under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act; and also, you would want to buy travel insurance before taking your trip.
Customisation
There’s nothing more important than personalisation of holiday packages. They want something more personalized and environmentally sustainable and travel agents have to meet that demand if they are to be satisfied with the package and gain customer trust.
: Package holidays are likely to be in explosive growth in the coming years which brings numerous opportunities for tour operators and travel agents. Beaconing abreast of the trends, fulfilling sustainable travel needs and transparent products that include transparency are all things that can make tours operators grow revenues and revenue.
Package travel used to be perceived as sloppy and impersonal, but it doesn’t anymore. Package vacations are a better option today as there is more flexibility and affordability.
Restrictions
Customers seeking holiday packages nowadays expect honest companies. If you offer green alternatives to your package holidays, it will be your company’s chance to monopolize this growing market, and stand ahead of the competition.
Non-transportation and non-accommodation tourist services must be priced to make up less than 25% of the total price of your package holiday or customers will be notified prior to booking.
Every ABTA member has fully insured package holidays (flights included) via their bonded trust account or ATOL scheme, so that you can be confident your holiday with us is financially secure. But personal travel insurance is always recommended too.
