Travelers today do not have to depend on friends and family recommendations to find the ideal travel package. They also do not need to rely on a travel agent to book their tours for them. They have a lot of options to choose from (your competitors) and a host of technological tools (think Google) to […]
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Let’s be honest – the tour operator business is highly competitive as companies try to get a large share of the international and domestic markets they operate in. In order to better navigate the landscape, you need to understand where you stand in that market. We all know that a tour operator is one who […]
Where do you go when you want to find a tour or activity in a city you’ve never toured in before? Where do your customers find your tour and activity operator business? We’re betting Google. From planning trips to finding great weekend activities near you, Google is often the go-to place to discover things you […]
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the word “tools”? For me, it’s a hammer. It’s mighty hard (not to mention painful) to beat a nail into a piece of wood using your fist. So it’s easy to see why humans invented the hammer and countless other ways to make […]
Beginning September 2019, there will be new requirements in Europe for authenticating online payments. Regulators in Europe have been trying to address the growing complexities in the e-commerce fraud landscape using strong customer authentication (SCA). SCA is essentially a regulation that is intended to reduce fraud by using a uniform and “stiff” approach to authentication. […]
When it comes to business strategy, market research is one of those things where 20% of the effort can bring 80% of the results. Market research is the practice of gathering and analyzing data about your customers. It’s important because it lets you act based on real data rather than assumptions. Market research is a […]
During my trip to the most famous port city of Germany, I was able to visit Melanie from Fuehrungen-Hamburg and also other customers of ours. From the world-famous port of Hamburg, I went to another, very famous body of water: the Alster. In Hamburg, the German beer and lemonade drink “Radler” is also called “Alsterwasser” […]
Only several days left till Mother’s Day. If you did not decide on a gift for your mother yet, do not worry, we are here to help you with that. But first, we want to share an interesting fact with you. Did you know that in some countries Mother’s Day is celebrated on different dates? […]
How did you realize you have a passion for educating and providing people with rich cultural experiences? Or that you simply love a specific activity and want to share the experience with others? However you made that realization, you’re here, ready to take the next step to creating a viable and successful tour operator business. […]
Whether you’re in the start-up phase or you’re entering year 10, running your business requires innovative tourism ideas to remain competitive and take advantage of current travel trends. You need to be ready to give travelers around the world what they’re looking for when they book their next trip. From providing the tours your customers are […]
