Tour Operators

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According to the Unites States Tour Operators Association, a "tour operator" is a company that specializes in assembling and offering vacation "packages" with multiple elements including (but not limited to) air, ground transport, destination guides, hotels and dining options. Groups follow a set itinerary to help them get the most out of their vacation. A group tour is usually offered and booked through a travel agent.

Helpful Resources
A listing of Tour Operators by the USTOA
Fast Faqs about Tour Operators from the USTOA
2017 Worlds Best Tour Operators (published by Travel & Leisure Magazine)

A Few Top Tour Operators in the US
Collette
Globus
Tauck
Trafalgar Tours
Perillo Tours

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