What is the role of checking itinerary and adjusting itinerary during travel?

Checking the itinerary is an important procedure after the tour group arrives at a place. The escort should participate in the entire process and check the itinerary with the tour leader and local escort to avoid mistakes that may cause unnecessary misunderstandings and financial losses.

Principles for checking the itinerary:

When checking the itinerary, the escort should adhere to the principle of "service first, guests first, abide by the contract, and negotiate on an equal footing".

Checking the itinerary is very important for tour groups

Checking the itinerary is very important for tour groups, especially for inbound tour groups

Confirmed by domestic tour groups and overseas travel agencies Due to time constraints, there may be some changes in the itinerary for both parties, resulting in differences between the reception plan in the hands of the tour guide and the travel plan held by the tour leader and local escort. Therefore, tripartite verification of your itinerary is not only a courtesy, but also a necessity.

Steps to check the itinerary

(1) When discussing the schedule with the tour leader and local escort, the travel plan should be compared with the travel plan they hold. Generally, the reception plan of the tour company should be used as basis.

(2) When checking the agreed schedule, try to avoid major changes.

(3) If the changes are minor and can be arranged (for example, there is no need to increase the fee, change the morning and afternoon program arrangements, etc.), the host can do as the guest wishes.

(4) If If the change is large and cannot be arranged, a detailed explanation should be given.

(5) If there is a problem that needs to be solved (such as the team leader making some major changes to the plan or fully accompanying the team leader with the plan in hand). (or the plan in hand is inconsistent with the plan in hand, etc.) should be reported immediately to the organizing agency and a timely reply should be given to the tour leader.

Article 33, Paragraph 2, of the "Regulations on the Administration of Travel Agencies" of the State Council stipulates that no action shall be taken unless it is due to force majeure. Changing the itinerary arranged by the travel contract. The law is very clear in this regard. Under no circumstances can a passenger's itinerary be changed unless it is due to force majeure such as weather or disaster. Fixing is the most important guarantee for tourists when traveling abroad. Travel agencies are not allowed to change tourists' itineraries after organizing a group.