Tour Operators
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Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and
its performance. Report sections include:
Sample industry report is available free online.
National Tour Association
NTA Research
http://www.ntaonline.com/media-center/research/
Research section includes articles, reports, and surveys for the tour operator industry, with topics
covered including industry trends, market conditions, technology usage, wages and benefits, and more.
All information is accessible free online.
United States Tour Operators Association
Pressroom
http://www.ustoa.com/2009/PressRoom.cfm
News and information for the tour operator industry, with topics covered including travel market outlook
and forecasts, industry trends and statistics, consumer information, and more. All information is
accessible free online.
PhoCusWright Inc.
U.S. Online Travel Overview Edition: Packaged Travel
http://www.phocuswright.com/products Search
for "packaged travel"
Comprehensive study provides in-depth analysis of the tour operator and packaged travel market in
the U.S., with topics covered including market size and structure, product and distribution trends,
opportunities and challenges, and more. Detailed description and table of contents is accessible free
online.
Entrepreneur Magazine Business Startup Guides
Specialty Travel & Tour Business
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/189198473X/wwwvaluationreso/
Startup guide provides an overview of the industry and takes users through the various aspects of
starting a business and running it successfully. Table of contents, index, and searchable text is
available free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
Tour Operators
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In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
Tour Operators
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "561520"
Industry statistics for tour operators include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market
share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends,
business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state,
and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
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and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends
and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview,
Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Tour Operators
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "561520"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for tour operators. Reports
are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start
up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
National Tour Association
NTA Research
http://www.ntaonline.com/media-center/research/
Research section includes articles, reports, and surveys for the tour operator industry, with topics
covered including industry trends, market conditions, technology usage, wages and benefits, and more.
All information is accessible free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, Mergerstat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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