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Teamwork in Tourism

　　Growing cooperation among branches of tourism has proved valuable to all concerned. Government bureaus, trade and travel associations, carriers and properties are all working together to bring about optimum conditions for travelers.
　　__1__. They have knowledge of all areas and all carrier services, and they are experts in organizing different types of tours and in preparing effective advertising campaigns. They distribute materials to agencies, such as journals, brochures and advertising projects. __2__.
　　Tourist counselors give valuable seminars to acquaint agents with program and techniques in selling. __3__.
　　Properties and agencies work closely together to make the most suitable contracts, considering both the comfort of the clients and their own profitable financial arrangement. __4__.
　　__5__. Carriers are dependent upon agencies to supply passengers, and agencies are dependent upon carriers to present them with marketable tours. All services must work together for greater efficiency, fair pricing and contented customers.
 
A.  The same confidence exists between agencies and carriers, including car-rental and sightseeing services.

B.  They offer familiarization and workshop tours so that in a short time agents can obtain first-hand knowledge of the tours.
C.  Travel operators, specialists in the field of planning, sponsor extensive research programs.
D.  As a result of teamwork, tourism is flouring in all countries.
E.  Agencies rely upon the good services of hotels, and, conversely, hotels rely upon agencies, to fulfill their contracts and to send them clients.
F.  In this way agents learn to explain destinations and to suggest different modes and combinations of travel -- planes, ships, trains, motorcoaches, car-rentals, and even car purchases.