Even though a tour is considered “unusual”, it’s not unusual for alternative or quirky guided tours to be very successful businesses when properly marketed. Here are some examples, as well as how to get more bookings with tour guide management software. ABBA Walk Tourism, both domestic and international, is about to peak over the next few…
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“Lots of free time and disposable income, looking for adventure…” No, that’s not a description of 20-somethings, that is the 50-74 year-old baby boomer demographic. Getting more bookings for your guided tour means knowing how to market to vibrant and tech savvy baby boomers. Here’s how to do it using ThunderTix tour guide management software.…
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They say you need a green thumb to get plants to grow well. But you don’t need any thing other than the right garden tour ticketing software to have a successful event. Here’s a quick look at just how easy it is to sell garden tour tickets online. Tips For Home & Garden Tours There are…
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A boat tour in Baltimore Maryland will be providing what it calls the “Francis Scott Key experience” for the 4th of July. An interesting mix of education, entertainment and other nautical niceties, the event is a special offer during the notorious holiday rush that every boat tour company knows all too well. Here’s a quick…
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Even though Halloween is months away, ghost tour operators are getting ready right now and some tours have already begun. But whether you’re planning ahead or kicking off a scary summer, it’s time to start a ghost tour reservation software checklist. Get Ready Now On a balmy summer evening, the last thing one may be…
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After a recent court ruling in Washington D.C., the cost of being a tour guide will not be going down anytime soon. The ever increasing overhead means that tour guides must find a way to recoup those costs as quickly as possible – one way to do that is with tour guide booking software. Court Ruling: Licensing…
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Zip line tours are THE hot activity right now. New zip line courses are opening everyday and established ones are expanding in size. As Summer draws near, demand for the popular activity will only increase – is your zip line reservation system ready? Zip Line Mecca To get an idea of just how hot zip line…
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Another busy walking tour season is about to begin and operators all over the country are revving-up for the rush. Here is a look at different techniques you can use to stand out from the crowd and tips on software for walking tour operators. Celebrity Excitement The month of May inspires people to get outside and enjoy…
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According to a report from The Discovery Channel, the whale watching tour industry generated $2 billion (with a ‘B’) in revenue during 2012. Here’s a closer look a the success of whale watching, some exemplary tour operators, and tips on choosing a whale watching tour reservation system. Booming Business In February, The Discovery Channel took an in-depth look at the…
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Las Vegas hotels are famous for the complementary ticket policy extended to guests – but do comp tickets help or hurt tour operators? A respected industry professional recently published his opinion based on two decades of data. The Unrequited Hope Of Comp Tickets Complementary tickets, or “comps”, are a staple in the events industry. Be they part of a deal…
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