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inbound tour operator: company specializing in
domestic tours for foreign visitors in the strictest sense.
Can also be used interchangeably with receptive operator.

inbound tour: group of travelers whose trip originated in
another city or country

incentive or incentive commission: See override.

incentive tour: (1) a trip offered as a prize, particularly to
stimulate the productivity of employees or sales agents, or
(2) the business of operating such travel programs

incidentals: charges incurred by participants of a tour, but
are not included in the tour price

inclusive tour: tour in which all specific elements –
transportation, airfare, hotels, transfers, and other costs –
are offered for a flat rate. An inclusive tour does not

necessarily cover all costs such as personal items and
telephone.

independent contractor: a person contractually retained
by another to perform certain specific tasks The other
person has no control over the independent contractor
other than as provided in the contract. In the context of

group travel, a tour manager is often retained by the tour
operator, or tour brochure designer/writer might be hired
in this capacity.

independent tour: an unescorted tour sold through agents
to individuals. For one price, the client guaranteed air

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