tour operator

[/tʊr ˈɑːpəreɪtər/]
nounpl: tour operators
operador turístico
1. A company or individual that organizes and sells packaged travel tours, including accommodation, transportation, and guided activities
The tour operator arranged our entire trip to Greece, including flights, hotels, and sightseeing tours.
O operador turístico organizou nossa viagem inteira para a Grécia, incluindo voos, hotéis e passeios turísticos.
2. A business that contracts with hotels, airlines, and attractions to create and market travel packages
She works for a tour operator that specializes in adventure travel in South America.
Ela trabalha para um operador turístico que se especializa em turismo de aventura na América do Sul.
In Brazil, tour operators play a significant role in the tourism industry, particularly for domestic travel to destinations like the Amazon, Pantanal, and beach resorts. They are heavily regulated and often require licensing. In the United States, tour operators are common for both international and domestic travel packages, though Americans also frequently book independent travel.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
travel operatortravel companytravel agencytourism operatorpackage tour provider
Antonyms / Antônimos
independent travelersolo traveler

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operador turístico
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese tourism industry
General Brazilian
agência de turismo
Sometimes used interchangeably, though more general term
Portugal
operador turístico
Same term used in Portuguese tourism industry
Portugal
agente de viagens
Alternative term used in Portugal

Related Words

tour guidetravel packageitinerarytravel agencybookingdestinationaccommodation

Related Idioms & Phrases

package deal
all-inclusive tour
guided tour
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