1.2 Introduction When compiling product information for your 'product knowledge' data bases, it is essential to identify the different types of businesses in which your potential customers may use. Whilst gathering information from each and every potential tourism operator is impossible and impractical, by identify commonly used tourism providers enables you to gather information relating to the products and services they provide. In addition it enables you to ensure that the information that you have gathered is accurate and up to date. Later in this manual the activities associated with maintaining accurate product information inventories will be explored. of businesses Depending on the types of tourism offerings provided by your organisation possible businesses in which you may seek product information from includes, but not limited to: Airlines Other travel suppliers Suppliers Accommodation Attractions and parks Tour operators Inbound Tour Wholesaler Outbound Tour Wholesale Retail Travel Agents regional and National information services Meetings and Events Corporate Agents Ministries of Tourism
1.2 Introduction When compiling product information for your 'product knowledge' data bases, it is essential to identify the different types of businesses in which your potential customers may use. Whilst gathering information from each and every potential tourism operator is impossible and impractical, by identify commonly used tourism providers enables you to gather information relating to the products and services they provide. In addition it enables you to ensure that the information that you have gathered is accurate and up to date. Later in this manual the activities associated with maintaining accurate product information inventories will be explored. of businesses Depending on the types of tourism offerings provided by your organisation possible businesses in which you may seek product information from includes, but not limited to: Airlines Other travel suppliers Suppliers Accommodation Attractions and parks Tour operators Inbound Tour Wholesaler Outbound Tour Wholesale Retail Travel Agents regional and National information services Meetings and Events Corporate Agents Ministries of Tourism