Trends in Online Trip Planning and Booking for 2023
Consumer approaches to planning and booking travel are shifting, particularly in the ever-evolving tours
How to Appeal to The Purpose-Driven Traveler
More people around the world are seeking experiences that deliver something deeper. Is this
Post-COVID Travel Habits Across Three Generations
After over two years of staying home, Baby Boomers, Millennials, and Generation Zers are
Webinar: Real World Tips for Building a Cost-Effective Digital Marketing Strategy
View the recording of this webinar that covered social media, email marketing, website design, website analytics and much more. Experts walk you through best practices that you can start using with your business today! Extra questions and answers that didn't get answered live have been included as well.
Cost Effective Digital Marketing Tips for Tour Operators
Digital marketing is one of the most important aspects of running your business. Even when times are tough it can be done cheaply and effectively. In this article we share different campaigns and tools you can utilize to boost your marketing efforts on a budget.
Understanding the Rise of Solo Travelers: How They’re Different & How to Reach Them
Plenty of travelers are setting off on their own. The share of solo travelers continues to grow, and attracting this unique group to your business requires thought and planning. Take a look at some stats about solo travelers and how you can capture their business.
3 Things to Know about Millennial and Generation Z Travelers
Millennials and Generation Z now make up over half of the world population. These two generations value travel enormously and operators should know these three things about what they look for when booking experiences.
How to Become a Tour Guide Today: What Kind of Experience Can You Offer?
In today’s travel landscape, a tour guide can be much more than someone simply walking visitors through a historic neighborhood or explaining artifacts in a museum. One subset of guides has emerged in recent years, which we call Experience Hosts. If you’re interested in offering travelers a local experience (indeed, even a traditional walking tour still fits the bill)—but aren’t sure where to start—you’re at the right place.
What Kind Of Traveler Do You Want To Attract? Cater Your Experience Story To Your Desired Audience
Understanding who your tour caters to will allow you to tell the best story to that audience. Are you attracting backpackers? Families? Millennials? Want to take locals far off the beaten path to lesser-known sites, or would you rather show incoming travelers the main attractions? Pick your audience (or multiple), then develop your story and make sure you (and your tour guides) know your stuff.
Marketing Plans For Tour Operators And Experience Hosts: How To Promote Your Products
No matter how big or small, tour companies or individual tour operators with a good marketing plan can boost their exposure and secure more bookings. Listing your products on Viator is a great start, and then it’s time to ramp up your promotional efforts. Here are some marketing tips to consider to stay one step ahead of the competition.
