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.

Cruises

Tour Expedition Leader Lindblad Buys Adventure Travel Group

The new partnership is just the latest in Lindblad's recent acquisition spree.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 16 hours ago

Overtourism

Canary Island Protests: Is It Tourism or Housing? TUI’s CEO Weighs In

A big part of the protests is about stopping the rise in short-term rentals. But that is far from the only area where activists want to see change.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 5 days ago

Tour Operators

Klook Plans Partnership with Thailand as the Country Skyrockets in Popularity

Thailand remains a strong destination post Covid. Tour operators are flocking to the country and playing a significant role in how travel evolves.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 1 week ago

Tour Operators

Climate Change Comes for the Great Barrier Reef

Today's podcast looks at the dying Great Barrier Reef, a new exec at Airbus, and better pay at Delta.

Skift | 2 weeks ago

Tour Operators

The Great Barrier Reef’s Mass Bleaching Disaster: Can Ecotourism Help?

The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its fifth coral bleaching event in eight years. Surprisingly, tour operators are crucial in providing the research the government needs to save the treasure.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 weeks ago

Online Travel

Nevada Says Ditch the Dice, Come for the Outdoors

Nevada wants people to know that it has more than casinos and entertainment attractions like The Sphere. The state is investing in tourism that supports its local communities outside of Las Vegas.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 weeks ago

Tour Operators

Surge in Adventure Tourism: Four Big Trends in 2024

New data shows that experiences are the leading factor when choosing a destination.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 weeks ago

Tour Operators

TUI’s New Climate Bonds: Environmental Progress or Greenwashing?

The popularity of TUI’s sustainability-linked bonds far surpassed the company’s projections. Will these SLBs be a step toward more sustainable tourism or a mechanism for greenwashing?

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 weeks ago

Hotels

TUI Taps Into African Tourism With Hotel Push

TUI is tapping into the booming African tourism market as it spreads its offerings throughout the continent.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 3 weeks ago

Mergers and Acquisitions

Certares to Fuel FTI Tech Overhaul with Takeover, $130 Million Investment

A leading travel and tourism investment firm acquires the third-largest tour operator in Europe.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 3 weeks ago