Why should tour guides strictly arrange tourist activities according to the reception plan? What are the penalties for unauthorized changes to the reception plan?

Answer:

(1) Article 13 of the "Regulations on the Management of Tour Guides" stipulates: "Tour guides shall arrange tourists' travel and sightseeing activities in strict accordance with the reception plan determined by the travel agency , shall not increase or decrease tourism items or suspend tour guide activities without authorization.”

(2) This is the duty and obligation that tour guides must perform in tourism activities. The reception plan determined by the travel agency, that is, the travel itinerary plan, is approved by the tourist and is an integral part of the travel contract between the tourist and the travel agency. Travel itinerary plans generally include arrangements for transportation, tourist attractions, accommodation standards, catering standards, entertainment standards, shopping times, etc. Therefore, when tour guides are appointed by travel agencies to lead group tours, they should strictly follow the travel reception plan determined by the travel agency and approved by tourists, and arrange tourists' travel and sightseeing activities. They are not allowed to add or reduce tourism items or suspend tour guide activities without authorization. Otherwise, you will be liable for breach of contract.

(3) Article 22 of the "Regulations on the Management of Tour Guides" stipulates that any tour guide who increases or decreases tourism items without authorization, changes the reception plan without authorization, or suspends tour guide activities without authorization shall be ordered by the tourism administration department If the violation is corrected, the tour guide license will be temporarily detained for 3 to 6 months. If the circumstances are serious, the tourism administrative department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government will revoke the tour guide license and make an announcement.