Itinerary is not an element. Because tourism is not made of single element. It is made of different elements combined together. A hotel, transport, an attraction is not tourism they are the basic elements of tourism.
So, every itinerary have following elements.
1. Tour Program
The main and most important element of an itinerary is a tour program. The tour program consists of different activities. The programs are related to the travel or movement, stay and involve in different activities.
2. Timetable
Another major component of itinerary is the timetable of the tour program. Time table is the explanation of when to do what. In an itinerary, the tour program must be supported by a timetable.
3. Duration
Tangible goods are measured in weight, length etc. but intangible services are sold on the basis of duration. So, tourism as service, an itinerary must explain the duration of the service that is the length of each activity, total tour.
4. Destination
Tourism is related to travel and travel is related to destination. The destinations are the places to be visited. An itinerary should mention the starting point and the destination to be visited.
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5. 4 As.
Every itinerary should have 4 A, they are attraction, accessibility, accommodation, and amenities. Attraction is any thing which attracts travelers to visit. Itinerary should mention what is the main attraction of the program. Then mention how to reach there, that is accessibility. It can be drive, fly, trek, raft etc. Next important feature is to mention where to stay. It can be hotel, camp, lodge etc. Finally every itinerary should mention service elements like what they enjoy, see, visit etc.
