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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

Interview: Tauck CEO Says Family Focus Continues for Tour Operators

New products like river cruising are taking the focus for Tauck, instead of any attempts reinvent the guided tour experience. Why mess with a classic approach to the vacation experience?

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Skift Podcast: When Everything Is An Adventure, What Happens to Adventure Travel?

As more people look for authentic, meaningful, (and impressive-on-Facebook) experiences, the adventure travel segment stands to grow.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 8 years ago

Business Travel

U.S. Tour Operators Rethink Future of People-to-People Tours in Cuba

The tour companies that have been guiding U.S. tourists through Cuba up to now will eventually evolve or go away, but right now when restaurants are full and beds are, too, they may be more valuable than ever.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 8 years ago

Business Travel

European Tour Operators in Cuba Mull How U.S. Thaw Will Change Competition

European tour operators in Cuba are optimistic about their longstanding ties in the country and are concerned about how the tourism influx from the U.S. will exacerbate a lack of available rooms. Casas will compete with hotels and new infrastructure of many types will be needed to handle the new demand.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 8 years ago

Tour Operators

Tour Operators Hope Iran Becomes the Next Cuba

There are still numerous challenges and restrictions for Americans who want to visit Iran. But recent progress for Europeans has created hope for a wider opening of the country to U.S. travelers.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Skift CMO Interviews: G Adventures on Appealing to More Than Millennials

A combination of traditional and experimental marketing efforts is working for G Adventures.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Skift Podcast: Selling Travel in Times of Crisis

Our alternate title: Why unrest, health panics, and financial uncertainty doesn't spell doom and gloom for the travel industry. But it does mean it needs to be smart in 2016.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 8 years ago

Business Travel

TripAdvisor Adds Tours and Activities to Its Suite of Instant Booking Options

TripAdvisor believes tours and activities will be its next billion-dollar revenue business and it is upgrading its platform to enable consumers to book tours on the TripAdvisor desktop and apps. It's all about revenue and making TripAdvisor a stickier site to book everything on the planet. Flights anyone?

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Interview: Zozi CEO on the Key Challenges Faced by the Tours Sector

How are tour operators adapting, and what strategies are helping them thrive in this dynamic environment?

Jeremy Kressman, Skift | 8 years ago

Tour Operators

Customization, Freedom and the Next Phase of Luxury Travel

Luxury tour operators are starting to focus more on customization than the traditional safaris and expeditions. This reflects the growing trend of personalization in leisure travel.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago