Why are senior tour groups so cheap?

A tour guide friend told me that senior tour groups not only include food and accommodation, but some also give various gifts, but even so, the travel agency still makes a lot of money!

With the rapid development of the economy, people's living standards have also been significantly improved. More and more people like to travel, including some retired elderly people. After all, after retirement, Elderly people have more leisure time. Of course, there are many benefits to traveling for the elderly.

What are the benefits of traveling for the elderly?

1. Broaden your horizons. Many elderly people may have been busy all their lives and never had the chance to go out. Only when they retire can they have time to go out to the outside world. At this time, they can see the great things our country has to offer. Rivers and mountains broaden horizons and increase knowledge.

2. It is good for health. After retirement, many elderly people will choose to stay at home because they have nothing to do. However, doing so for a long time is not good for their health, so traveling appropriately can A good exercise to enhance your physical fitness.

3. Adjust living conditions. After the elderly retire, their circle may become smaller and smaller, and they may come into contact with fewer and fewer people. If the children cannot be with them, they should stay at home. You will feel lonely, and over time, you will get sick easily.

If they can go out more at this time, get in touch with nature more, and get to know more like-minded travel friends, they will feel more comfortable and happy, and it can also eliminate the lonely character of the elderly.

Many travel agencies have also seen this, so they have launched many travel projects for the elderly. Anyone who has learned about senior tour groups knows that compared with ordinary tour groups, senior tour groups , in terms of price, it is much cheaper, some are hundreds of yuan, and some are even only dozens of yuan, and the key is that food and accommodation are included, so why is it so cheap?

The senior group tour I have experienced

Since my grandma passed away, my grandpa has been living alone, so I usually spend more time with him whenever I have time.

I remember that a few years ago, I was "lucky" to participate in a "28 yuan one-day trip to Yangzhou" that was "strongly recommended" by my grandfather. Since then, I have had an interest in senior group tours. Deep feelings.

At 7 o'clock in the morning, the bus departed on time. There were more than 50 people in the tour group, basically all of them were elderly people over 60 years old.

The tour bus I took was very old and there was not a single empty seat on the bus. Although the weather was not very hot, the entire bus was very crowded and stuffy. The bus did not take the expressway, but took a small road with many traffic lights, and it was extremely bumpy. In addition, it was crowded and hot, making the whole journey very uncomfortable.

The tour guide who followed the group was a young girl. She didn’t introduce much along the way and just talked about the itinerary. Visit two shopping stores in the morning, eat Yangzhou fried rice together at noon, and return after visiting two scenic spots in the afternoon.

I listened for a while and then closed my eyes to rest. I don’t know how long it took, but the car finally stopped, and then the group came to the first store: "Rubber Museum".

This store mainly sells latex pillows and mattresses. After entering the store, a man who looked like a manager came up to explain to us the knowledge of latex. In the end, I only remembered the price. 2 pillows were about 350 yuan, and the mattresses were about 350 yuan each. Two sets cost about 1,200 yuan, and there are also products such as mats.

After the manager finished explaining, it was time to experience the product. Every two people slept on a mattress and lay down to experience it. At this time, a salesperson communicated with each passenger individually to answer questions. I saw several grandfathers. Grandma seems to have placed an order.

After sitting in the store for about an hour, we went to another store.

It was a liquor distillery, and the process was the same when entering. The manager came up to explain, and then gave everyone a cup to taste. After they tasted it, they started to introduce the price.

Compared to the previous store, the liquor is obviously more popular among some grandparents, and many people ended up buying it.

I stayed in this shop for almost an hour. Around 12 noon, a group of people went to eat Yangzhou fried rice together. Ten people sat at a table. There was a large pot of fried rice on each table, and you could see scattered pieces inside. There were chopped eggs, a plate of pickled vegetables, a plate of dried radish, and a bowl of very light seaweed soup. The taste was not unpalatable, but it was quite acceptable anyway.

After the meal, the group took a short rest and visited two local attractions, which were somewhat similar to parks. There was no ticket seller at the entrance. After visiting for about 2-3 hours, the group returned. .

On the way back, the tour guide also gave everyone 15 rice dumplings and 20 salted duck eggs as gifts. I don’t know about the others. Anyway, my grandfather was quite satisfied with the trip and his joy was beyond words.

Seeing him so happy made the trip worth it to me!

However, I also had a doubt. This trip costs 28 per person. It includes eating, playing, and giving gifts. Why are senior tour groups so cheap?

With this question, I asked one of my tour guide friends, and then I found out the trick. The reason behind it surprised me!

Why are senior tours so cheap?

1. The transportation cost is very low. Many elderly tour groups use buses. Such buses are either owned by the travel agency or rented at a low price. Basically, one car will It is full of tourists; in addition, highways are rarely used on the road and toll stations are bypassed, so the transportation cost is very low.

2. Tour guides’ wages are low. Generally, the tour guides hired by senior tour groups are either internship tour guides or college students, and then they are given a very low salary to lead the tour. Because they have no experience, they are often There is basically no explanation on the way.

3. Most tourist attractions are free. In fact, many tourist attractions are free for senior citizens who hold senior citizen ID cards or are over 70 years old. This is what most senior tour groups book. Tourist attractions are either free, free for seniors, or heavily discounted.

4. The cost of food and accommodation is very low. Because the fees paid by each elderly person are limited, senior tour groups generally reduce their expenses on food and accommodation. It does not mean that the food and accommodation are not so bad. After all, they are afraid of complaining, but they just say that the standard is relatively low. For example, the food is usually local specialties, and the average per capita is only ten or twenty yuan; the accommodation is in some hotels and hostels with poor environment, and a few people are crowded together. In a room.

5. Increase the number of people in a group. Under normal circumstances, the default rule in the tourism industry is 16 people, but many senior tour groups will require 30 people to form a group, because the more people, the cheaper it is. As soon as it comes, travel agencies reduce costs.

6. Passenger flow. In order to increase passenger flow, some tourist attractions will choose to cooperate with some travel agencies, and senior tour groups are the best way to increase passenger flow. Scenic spots can not only increase the number of tourists, but also increase the key cost. The cost is relatively small.

7. Shopping point Shopping point can be said to be the most profitable way for many elderly tour groups, and as long as the travel agency brings people to the store, regardless of whether there is consumption or not, the travel agency has a "head fee" "Get it; and once consumption occurs, the travel agency can also receive a commission.

In order to increase the transaction rate, travel agencies usually choose some stores that the elderly are interested in, and there are only a few types of stores that the elderly are interested in.

1. Your own physical health.

2. Beneficial to children.

3. Souvenirs with better meanings, such as Pixiu, Kirin, etc.

The above is the reason why senior tour groups are so cheap. On the one hand, travel agencies control the costs of travel, food and accommodation, etc.; on the other hand, travel agencies will also make money from the elderly, and even make a lot of money. few!

So, when facing such low-priced tour groups for the elderly, everyone must keep their eyes open. It is best to choose some regular travel agencies, and do not affect the mood of the entire trip just for the sake of temporary cheapness.

What else should the elderly pay attention to when traveling?

1. It is best to have a physical examination before leaving. The body of the elderly may not be that strong. In order not to worry yourself and your family, it is best to have a physical examination before traveling, and then choose the right one according to your physical condition. tourist attractions.

2. Carry your own medicines

If you feel unwell at ordinary times, be sure to bring your commonly used medicines when you travel. In addition, you should also prepare cold medicines. , pain relief, anti-faint and other medicines.

3. Keep warm

When you go out, the weather is uncertain, so be sure to bring rain gear, bring more clothes, and keep warm to prevent colds.

4. Pay attention to hygiene in your diet

When you go out, it is best to eat lightly and avoid eating unhygienic food or drinks. It is best to bring your own tableware and water utensils, so that you can Convenient and hygienic.

5. Avoid excessive fatigue

Before traveling, it is best to choose something with a schedule that is not too tight and a small amount of activity; when playing, be sure to act within your ability. If you feel tired, you can tell the tour guide to stop and rest for a while.

6. Sleep well

For the elderly, traveling does not require that the place where you live is luxurious. At least it must be clean and comfortable. Only by sleeping well can you have more fun. Have more energy and have fun.

Written at the end: Although senior tour groups are cheap, there are a lot of tricks hidden in them. After all, travel agencies will not lose money and make money, but we don’t understand how they make money.

In addition, I personally do not recommend the elderly to participate in group tours. Although group tours are more worry-free, they are more hasty and the elderly have relatively more time. If you want to enjoy the tour, For fun, you can actually consider "living": renting a house or staying in a B&B in a place for a period of time.