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Synopsis The book deals extensively and highlights the role of tourist guide and tour operators, their professional status, services offered and relations with public and tourism organizations. The day-to-day operations of tour operators are examined in the text. The book deals in detail the operation and functions of tour operators, the services rendered, their rights and responsibilities, their professional status, and their linkage and relationship with national and international tourism organizations. Preparation of this book has been challenging task because of recent far reaching changes in collegiate education of travel and tourism. Changes that reflect new and different approaches, designed to improve both the policy and practices of managers of today’s tourism and travel industry. The subject-matter seems simple but is actually complicated and technical in nature, particularly for those person with a meager background in travel and tourism profession. The book includes numerous innovations. It contains sample questions and problems which could easily be solved with the help of tables, charts, diagrams, and of course study of text. Many additions resulted form the helpful and practical suggestions from students, professors and professionals who are directly or indirectly connected with this growing industry.