The life of a tour manager may seem exhilarating, but it's one that comes with significant stress. The relentless demands of artists, the long hours in production, and the time spent away from home are just some of the factors that weigh heavily on those in this field.
Being a Tour Manager is a 24/7 job with lots of responsibilities.
Some brokerages and Zillow3 have put forth “touring agreements” or “showing agreements” that cover only touring services, expire after a short time, contain no exclusivity clause, and provide buyer broker shall not receive any compensation for the touring services.
Common Sections in Artist Management Agreements ARTIST MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. BACKGROUND. Services Of The Manager. Rights And Authority Of The Manager. Term. Compensation. Accounting. Expenses.
As tour managers are responsible for holidaymakers throughout their tour, working hours are generally from early morning through until late in the evening, including weekends. You may be on call 24 hours a day, in case of an emergency.
Long Hours and Workloads: Tour managers often work long and irregular hours. They are responsible for overseeing every aspect of the tour, from planning and logistics to problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Write the contract in six steps Start with a contract template. Open with the basic information. Describe in detail what you have agreed to. Include a description of how the contract will be ended. Write into the contract which laws apply and how disputes will be resolved. Include space for signatures.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver(s). If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
Zillow's Touring Agreement is an optional, non-exclusive agreement between the potential buyer and agent. It creates the opportunity to have a conversation about your services early on, strengthening your relationship.