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.
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