10 tips for choosing a tour operator

Choosing a holiday and deciding on the right service provider is becoming a daunting task as today everyone across the street is a travel agent or a tour operator. Many a holiday have been spoilt and people have been given a raw deal just because they made a wrong choice. Its your hard earned money saved over time which is spent on a holiday, take some time and do a bit of ground work before you finalize your tour. Here is a quick guide of 10 tips that will assist you choosing a good service provider.

Prepare a list of operators after an online research or through friends or references.
Shortlist at least 3 operators based on their response.
Check whether they are government approved or whether they have licence to operate.
Find out how many years they have been in the business.
Figure out how old is the company and details about the company.
Ask whether they are registered for Government Service Tax and income Tax.
Speak to the operators, a good chat will give a clear indication as to how professional they are.
Ask for a reworked quotation based on your choice and one on their choice with payment pattern and payment options like bank transfer, cheque, credit card etc
Compare price, quality of hotels and quality of response and prepare a comparative statement.
Check out independent reviews, website reviews and ask for references.

Once you have done this excercise you will have clear winner in front of you. Do not fall prey to dubious firms/website, ask for government recognition. Remember recognition is an assurance of quality and security. Enjoy a safe, secure and a hasslefree holiday.