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3 Tourism Trends Tour Operators Need to Know

If you are a tour operator then you know that part of running a successful tour operation is being able to stay on top of changing trends and values in the tourism industry. The modern tourism industry is radically different than the industry of 20, 10 or even 5 years ago. As tourism trends change, you must also learn how to quickly adapt and take advantage of them in order to increase your clientele, your exposure, and your overall profits. The following are 3 current tourism trends that you really need to know in order to make the most of your tour operation business.

Texting Era

4 Ways Tours Can Survive in The Texting Era

If you take a moment to look around at a busy restaurant—or pretty much anywhere—chances are you’ll see someone bending over their phone, tapping away. Calling people has seemed to fall out of favor, with quick text messages being the most common way to keep in touch. As a savvy tour company, learning how to utilize this popular method of communication can make a big difference in how people perceive your business. If you’re ready to get started, here are a few ways you can add text messaging to your business.

Negative reviews

How to Effectively Manage Negative Reviews

A bad review is something that strikes fear into the hearts of business owners everywhere. A one or two star review dragging down your business rating can be as painful as a physical blow, but it doesn’t have to be. With proper management, negative reviews can actually help your business.

Tour Description

How to Write a Great Tour Description

You have a great tour, but the people who look at your booking website stay for just a few seconds and click away. It could be that your booking system is too confusing for them to effectively navigate, or it might simply be that your description doesn’t grab their attention.

Tour operator gadgets

5 Must-Have Gadgets Every Tour Operator Should Have

Being a tour operator is more than just running a business. You need to think ahead and be smart in order to stay ahead of other tour operations. Arm your tour guides with these essentials to make sure they are creating an experience your customers will love.

Social Media

6 Ways Tour Operators Can Leverage Social Media


Searching for new ways to improve your business is part of the job for entrepreneurs in the Tour industry. If you’re looking for new ways to expand your business or take it to the next level, you might want to consider adding social media to your repertoire.

school excursion

5 Unique Ways Schools Can Get An A+ on Their Next Excursion

School field trips are a wonderful experience for most children. Many of us have fond memories of the school excursions that opened up our worlds and introduced us to new places and experiences. With the next generation of children now off on their own adventures, schools are beginning to go high tech to help make this childhood right of passage easier on both parents and staff. Here are 5 unique ways tour booking software has helped make school outings an even better experience.