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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.

Tour Operators

Experiential Travel Trend Suits Tour Operators Just Fine

Smart tour operators are leveraging their scale and mobile technology to create tours that change dynamically.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Intrepid Group’s Darrell Wade on Reinventing Business Tours for Experiential Travel at Skift Forum

Wade has been in tours and activities for many years and realizes that experiential travel is something that happens organically and over time rather than by brands attempting to go experiential without a real foundation or understanding of the sector.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago

Tour Operators

Abercrombie & Kent’s Geoffrey Kent on the Socio-Cultural Impact of Travel at Skift Forum

Kent is one of the true trailblazers in the tourism industry. His focus on sustainability and supporting local communities around the globe is refreshing.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 9 years ago

Cruises

MSC Cruises Is Actively Pursuing Chinese Cruisers to Embrace Its Brand

Cruise lines are building deep partnerships to tailor onboard experiences to the expectations of the Chinese cruiser. But North America and Europe still remain the key global source markets for cruise passengers.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 9 years ago

Tour Operators

Travel + Leisure Joins Ranks of Publications Selling Readers Branded Vacations

The line between editorial and advertising is blurring for many travel publications. Branded vacations are just the next step in making more money by riding this line.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 9 years ago

Business Travel

The Small Medellin Tour Operator That Knows the Importance of TripAdvisor

Tour operators in Colombia face some of the same problems as travel startups and small companies around the world: How do you get the word out? TripAdvisor is a huge influence on their prospective customers.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Business Travel

Interview: CEO of the Travel Corporation on Selling Tours in the Age of Online Travel

There's something to remaining a private travel company, not to mention one of the world's largest, like The Travel Corporation. The company is private and profitable and gets more freedom and flexibility than public companies that have to answer to shareholders every quarter.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago