Defining the tour operator is a far from easy process because their role, activities and form have changed dramatically from the early days when Thomas Cook first organised package trip by rail in the 1840’s. One useful approach is to identify what a tour operator does as a mean of establishing their characteristics and form. In simple term a tour operators will organize, package together different elements of the tourism experience and offer a package, also known as an inclusive tour. Herein we take an opportunity to feature such prudent and competent tour operators in our special issue of India’s 10 Best Tour Arranging Companies 2019, in which we have signed 10 prominent tour arranging companies that would help you, select tour packages around the world. The journey of our magazine begins with Cover story; Thomas Cook which is a leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company in the country. We have introduced profiles of Alluring India Tour; Carmel India Tours; Oxygen Travels; Travel Triangle, TripXOXO; Truly India Tours & Travels and Wings Travels, under the listing of India’s 10 Best Tour Arranging Companies 2019. We have interviewed Mr. Tanay Chothani, CEO of Travelxp the sister concern of the larger media and travel group, Travelxp Our in-house editors have come up with some adroitly written articles such as Digitalization of Travel & Tourism in India; How experience-oriented travel will help Indian tourism sector grow; and Travel Insurance: Do you know these benefits Do flip over every single page to unveil the secret of the success of these tour arranging companies!