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Distribution channels to help you grow your tour business: Website

Felipe Zenith Fonseca, Content Marketing Manager at Orioly Inc.

by Felipe Zenith Fonseca, Content Marketing Manager at Orioly Inc. | March 31, 2021

In the modern travel customer journey, the internet plays a central role. From the dreaming stage to the booking phase, travelers from all over the world rely on search engines to make decisions related to their trips.

Segment: Guest Articles, Marketing, Operator Business Tips

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The Wolves Are Coming For Reserve With Google!

Steve Jackson, CEO of Toristy

by Steve Jackson, CEO of Toristy | March 26, 2021

Despite the news this week, that the booking function will be wound down. Steve Jackson of tours and activities technology provider Toristy says operators shouldn’t give up on Reserve with Google (RwG).

Segment: Guest Articles

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Why Your Website Needs Live Chat Customer Service Today

Kristin Templin, Founder of Geografree Virtual Services

by Kristin Templin, Founder of Geografree Virtual Services | March 25, 2021

No matter how good your website may be, your customers will always have questions. Live chat can be a crucial feature to help your visitors get answers quickly and help you turn those lookers into bookers. This article shows it’s not hard to do, and lists a few key vendors.

Segment: Guest Articles, Operator Business Tips

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How A Blog Can Help Your Tour Business

Kristin Templin, Founder of Geografree Virtual Services

by Kristin Templin, Founder of Geografree Virtual Services | March 19, 2021

This guide explains how a blog can help your tours and activity business and gives three easy steps on how to get started.

Segment: Guest Articles, Marketing

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How to Get an Influential Journalist to Cover Your New Tour or Activity

Ken Scott, founder of ScottAsia Communications

by Ken Scott, founder of ScottAsia Communications | March 10, 2021

See the pitch from the journalist’s point of view. Ken Scott is the founder of ScottAsia Communications, a PR and media relations firm will help show us how.

Segment: Guest Articles, Marketing

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Is it time for Grassroots Affiliate Travel Programs Movement?

Tom Ranieri, Owner of Pacuare Outdoor Center

by Tom Ranieri, Owner of Pacuare Outdoor Center | March 9, 2021

On the verge of “the great travel re-start” maybe it’s time we re-shape the way we look at Affiliate Travel Programs. One small adventure outfitter in Costa Rica is doing just that.

Segment: Guest Articles

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Distribution channels to help you grow your tour business: OTAs

Felipe Zenith Fonseca, Content Marketing Manager at Orioly Inc.

by Felipe Zenith Fonseca, Content Marketing Manager at Orioly Inc. | February 19, 2021

Before listing your products in all OTAs available, you should understand their advantages and disadvantages.

Segment: Distribution, Distribution & Technology Resources, Guest Articles

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Less People, More Revenue?

Daniel Pino, CEO & Founder, Touropp

by Daniel Pino, CEO & Founder, Touropp | February 5, 2021

Even though Arival’s survey shows that most businesses in our industry have reopened and even with a vaccination campaign in place, 2021 will be a year where operators will keep struggling with low attendance numbers.