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Age limits for group tours for the elderly

The "Travel Agencies' Senior Tour Service Standards" clearly stipulates that there is no age limit for tourists, and the elderly must not be refused to participate in group tours. Elderly tourists refer to consumers who are over 60 years old (including 60 years old). The organizing agency should communicate and negotiate with the insurance company on the upper age limit for travel accident insurance, and collect detailed information of elderly tourists, including personal health conditions, communication methods, and emergency contact information. Elderly tourists should sign in person. Senior travelers over 75 years old should Tourists should ask an adult immediate family member to sign, preferably accompanied by an adult family member.

In order to ensure the safety of the elderly, the "Specifications" require that a tour guide/leader who has emergency physical rescue and other professional skills, understands general medical knowledge, has at least 3 years of tour guide experience, and is meticulous and patient should be selected to accompany the group throughout the journey. Serve. Chartered flights, chartered boats, special tourist trains and elderly tourist groups with more than 100 people should be equipped with the service of a group doctor. The so-called group doctor refers to a medical worker who provides health care knowledge, emergency assistance, over-the-counter drug advice and assists doctors in treating elderly tourists. Must hold a valid physician qualification certificate.