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Tour Operators

Our articles cover a wide range of topics related to multi-day tour operators as well as day trips from tours and activities companies. The archive offers insights into industry trends, including changes in consumer preferences and new technologies impacting the tour operator business. We also cover industry news, such as mergers and acquisitions, regulatory changes, and market analysis. Browse our collection to gain new insights and inspiration for your tour operator business.

News Blog

UK’s Revolut Adds Viator Experiences

The UK-based fintech app Revolut, which claims 30 million users, has added a in-app experiences marketplace, in partnership with Tripadvisor's Viator. The app now features some 300,000 tours, activities, and attractions, offering users options like "traversing the rocky Agafay Desert on camelback or taking a relaxing dip in Budapest's Széchenyi Thermal Baths." The Revolut experiences marketplace,…

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

Tour Operators

Regiondo May Be for Sale After Rezdy-Checkfront Merger

There are an estimated 200 reservation technology providers available in the tours and activities sector. Whether consolidation amongst key platforms will bring meaningful benefits for tour operators remains to be seen.

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

Tour Operators

Adventure Travel Spending Leans Into Local. Plus: Top Activities.

Travel businesses are focused on offering safer products that boost in-destination economies as an industry survey matches adventure travel demand with traveler motivation.

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

Tour Operators

Is Attendance Down at Disney Parks? Here’s What We Know

The idea that a giant tourist attraction like Disney could fall victim to price sensitivity, especially under the current macro economic conditions, is telling. It further underscores that if theme parks are going to charge an arm and a leg, they need to deliver an experience worth the price tag, to remain competitive.

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

News Blog

CultureTrip Sold To CEO and Is Now Trying To Sell Itself After Failing At Everything Else

The story of Culture Trip is sordid, and in the scheme of things, an inconsequential blip on the face of heavily funded travel startups. What was at some point was an SEO-fueled destination content factory that had raised a lot of money and failed to create enough revenues, it tried to pivot into being an…

Rafat Ali | 1 month ago

Tour Operators

TUI Adds Standalone Hotel Booking for UK Market

TUI might be well-known for its package tours, but the operator remains intent on maximizing the cross-sell of dynamic pricing and standalone booking components to grow its market share.

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

Tour Operators

Google Expands Tours and Activities With New Display

Ranking for city-specific experiences search terms is fiercely competitive and an expensive part of performance marketing that tends to favors online travel agencies with big budgets. A new carousel in Google's Things To Do adds an interesting shift in search display.

Selene Brophy | 2 months ago

Tour Operators

UK’s Jet2 Sees More Demand for Summer Package Holidays as Cost-Crunch Hits

The UK's Jet2 appears positioned to keep its holiday-package market lead over TUI in the region, as the rising cost of living continues to impact the decisions of cost-conscious consumers.

Reuters | 2 months ago

Tour Operators

Super-Yacht Charters Shift to Exotic Locations at (Slightly) More Affordable Rates

Changes in spending patterns for ultra-high-net-worth travelers might signal a slowdown in luxury revenge travel. However, despite a cautious approach, there's still a considerable appetite for unique experiences, as a younger set go in search of sailing adventures.

Selene Brophy | 2 months ago

Tour Operators

Private Guides Craft Niche Harvest Season Tours

Harvest festivals come with narrow booking windows that could lead to possible challenges. However, private group tour guides lend themselves well to designing these experiences with a difference.

Selene Brophy | 2 months ago