Abstract
As tour package sales by travel agents increase, tour wholesalers are becoming more important in the travel marketplace. This article reports the results of two mail surveys and a series of follow-up personal interviews. The results indicate that travel agents' purchases are based on the wholesaler's reputation for reliability, quality, and service. Factors which travel agents perceive as influencing clients' purchases are also reported.
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