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tour operator
A company that organizes trips and offers them as a complete package (package holiday), typically including transport, accommodation, and other services.
Wir haben den Urlaub über einen großen Reiseveranstalter gebucht.
We booked the vacation through a large tour operator.
The word consists of 'Reise' (trip/journey) and 'Veranstalter' (organizer). A 'Veranstalter' is someone who organizes something, from the verb 'veranstalten' (to organize/host). So a 'Reiseveranstalter' is a company that organizes trips.
Die Firma veranstaltet jedes Jahr ein großes Sommerfest.
The company organizes a large summer party every year.
When booking a trip, the preposition 'bei' (with/at) is often used with the dative: 'eine Reise bei einem Reiseveranstalter buchen' (to book a trip with a tour operator).
Wir haben unsere Pauschalreise bei einem bekannten Reiseveranstalter gebucht.
We booked our package holiday with a well-known tour operator.
This term specifically refers to companies that put together and sell complete travel packages, known as 'Pauschalreisen' (package holidays). These packages usually include flight, hotel, and sometimes other services as well.
Der Reiseveranstalter ist für die Organisation von Transport und Unterkunft verantwortlich.
The tour operator is responsible for organizing transport and accommodation.
travel agency
Reisebüro and Reiseveranstalter can both be associated with booking a trip. A Reisebüro arranges or books various travel services, while a Reiseveranstalter organizes and offers a trip as a complete package. Use Reisebüro for advice and booking, and Reiseveranstalter for an organized package holiday.
Der Reiseveranstalter organisiert für unseren Urlaub den Flug, das Hotel und weitere Leistungen.
The tour operator is organizing the flight, hotel, and other services for our vacation.
Im Reisebüro buchte ich den Flug und das Hotel für unseren Urlaub.
I booked the flight and hotel for our vacation at the travel agency.
