Travel & Tourism Industry Blog

Discover the latest trends in tours and activities while getting the best strategies for marketing your business and taking bookings.

Recent

How to Create a Low Budget Self-Guided Tour January 27, 2022

How to Create a Low Budget Self-Guided Tour
January 27, 2022

Connect with guests around the globe by handcrafting self-guided tours that focus on storytelling

Top Online Travel Marketing Trends in 2022
January 17, 2022

Get the scoop on the latest online travel marketing trends to discover how to promote your tour business with ease.

2021 Checkfront Operator Highlights & Stories
December 30, 2021

Full of adventure and connection, your 2021 highlights show how rewarding your role in tourism can be

How to Sell a Local Gift Box Online
December 9, 2021

Looking for an extra revenue stream? Offering local gift boxes to customers might be the perfect option for your tour business.

How Au Diable Vert Grew their Business with Checkfront
November 25, 2021

Au Diable Vert shares how using Checkfront online bookings for lodging and activities has helped grow their business

How to Start a Rental Business that Earns Revenue
November 23, 2021

Figuring out how to start a rental business is a breeze with this step-by-step guide

How to Create a Rental Website Quickly and Easily
November 18, 2021

Thinking about setting up an online rental store? Learn how to create a rental website today.

20 Fascinating Rental Business Ideas
November 10, 2021

Investing in an equipment rental business can be a fun way to earn a living from your passion

How to Define Your Equipment Rental Business Profitability
November 4, 2021

Learn how to earn revenue year-round or in the off-season from outdoor equipment rentals.

How to Create Your Own Fascinating Walking Tour
October 28, 2021

Walking tours are an easy and entertaining way to grow your business. Uncover the tips for leading a guided walking tour.

Take Contactless Payments With Stripe Terminal May 4, 2021

Take Contactless Payments With Stripe Terminal
May 4, 2021

Find out how to optimize your point of sale system with Stripe Terminal.

Introducing the Daily Manifest and a Refreshed Dashboard
April 29, 2020

Take a look at our two brand new updates, where you can better manage your bookings, all in two convenient places.

Sell Your Experiences On GetYourGuide With Checkfront
March 10, 2020

We're so excited to announce the launch of our GetYourGuide integration. Find out more about how you can benefit from selling on GetYourGuide with Checkfront.

Checkfront Closes Series A Funding Round of $9.3 Million CAD
March 9, 2020

We're so excited to announce that Checkfront has raised $9.3 million in our Series A funding round. Find out what our CEO, Jason Morehouse, has to say on this momentous occasion.

Introducing OCTo — Standardization for the Tours and Activities Industry
February 26, 2020

Learn more about OCTo and the big things we have planned for the tours and activities industry.

We’re Heading to Arival Berlin 2020 — See You There!
February 10, 2020

Arival Berlin 2020 is almost here! Find out what you need to know about the event, or register before it's too late.

Stay in the Know with Our Brand New In-App Messaging
November 26, 2019

Discover what Checkfront has been working on for you whenever there's a new notification in your dashboard.

Take the Arival Industry Survey for the Largest In-destination Study
November 8, 2019

Be part of the largest study for the tours, activities, and attractions industry by taking Arival's global survey.

Checkfront Named One of Canada’s Companies-to-Watch in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ Awards
November 7, 2019

We're thrilled to announce the acceptance of a Companies-to-Watch award from Deloitte Canada.

Introducing Flex — Our Zero Payments Plan
October 22, 2019

Now, you can take and manage bookings without any upfront costs or budget approval.

Top Online Travel Marketing Trends in 2022 January 17, 2022

Top Online Travel Marketing Trends in 2022
January 17, 2022

Get the scoop on the latest online travel marketing trends to discover how to promote your tour business with ease.

How to Choose a Catchy Tour Name for Your Business
October 12, 2021

Struggling to choose a name for your tour? Keep it simple and follow these tips.

3 OTA Marketing Tactics to Make the Most of Commissions
August 24, 2021

Thinking of listing with an online travel agent? Try out these strategies.

Viator or GetYourGuide: Which is Better for Growing Your Tour Business?
August 10, 2021

Online travel agents help you sell more tours and activities. Find out which is better – Viator or GetYourGuide.

How to Increase Revenue with Tour Costing and Pricing
July 21, 2021

Pricing doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how to cost and set pricing in your tour business

5 Booking Emails You Should Send to Your Guests
June 30, 2021

Not sure what emails to send to your guests and when? Here's what they expect to see in their inbox after booking.

Why You Should Target the Senior Tourism Market
May 27, 2021

Senior tourists are the top travel spenders. Learn how to tap into this highly valuable tourism segment.

What Contactless Check-in Looks Like for Tourism
May 13, 2021

Want to offer contactless check-in? Check out the technology you can use to make it happen.

How to Offer an Early Bird Discount That Sells
May 5, 2021

The price is right! Sell tours in advance with an early bird pricing strategy that wins guests over.

How to Effectively Ask Guests for Tour Feedback
April 26, 2021

Not sure what you're doing well or need to improve? Here's how to ask guests for tour feedback.

How to Create a Low Budget Self-Guided Tour January 27, 2022

How to Create a Low Budget Self-Guided Tour
January 27, 2022

Connect with guests around the globe by handcrafting self-guided tours that focus on storytelling

How to Sell a Local Gift Box Online
December 9, 2021

Looking for an extra revenue stream? Offering local gift boxes to customers might be the perfect option for your tour business.

How to Start a Rental Business that Earns Revenue
November 23, 2021

Figuring out how to start a rental business is a breeze with this step-by-step guide

How to Create a Rental Website Quickly and Easily
November 18, 2021

Thinking about setting up an online rental store? Learn how to create a rental website today.

20 Fascinating Rental Business Ideas
November 10, 2021

Investing in an equipment rental business can be a fun way to earn a living from your passion

How to Define Your Equipment Rental Business Profitability
November 4, 2021

Learn how to earn revenue year-round or in the off-season from outdoor equipment rentals.

How to Create Your Own Fascinating Walking Tour
October 28, 2021

Walking tours are an easy and entertaining way to grow your business. Uncover the tips for leading a guided walking tour.

How to Create a Brilliant Tour Itinerary
October 25, 2021

Designing a tour is no small feat. Learn what to include in your tour itinerary to inspire travellers

How to Write a Tour Guide Script that Wows Guests
October 5, 2021

Discover how your tour guides can captivate your guests with storytelling

How to Be a Funny Tour Guide and Delight Guests
September 21, 2021

Want to create a more memorable experience for your guests? With laughter as a universal language, learn how to be a funny tour guide.

Travel & Tourism Industry Blog

Discover the latest trends in tours and activities while getting the best strategies for marketing your business and taking bookings.

Recent

How to Create a Low Budget Self-Guided Tour January 27, 2022

How to Create a Low Budget Self-Guided Tour January 27, 2022

Top Online Travel Marketing Trends in 2022 January 17, 2022

Top Online Travel Marketing Trends in 2022 January 17, 2022

2021 Checkfront Operator Highlights & Stories December 30, 2021

2021 Checkfront Operator Highlights & Stories December 30, 2021

How to Sell a Local Gift Box Online December 9, 2021

How to Sell a Local Gift Box Online December 9, 2021

How Au Diable Vert Grew their Business with Checkfront November 25, 2021

How Au Diable Vert Grew their Business with Checkfront November 25, 2021

How to Start a Rental Business that Earns Revenue November 23, 2021

How to Start a Rental Business that Earns Revenue November 23, 2021

How to Create a Rental Website Quickly and Easily November 18, 2021

How to Create a Rental Website Quickly and Easily November 18, 2021

20 Fascinating Rental Business Ideas November 10, 2021

20 Fascinating Rental Business Ideas November 10, 2021

How to Define Your Equipment Rental Business Profitability November 4, 2021

How to Define Your Equipment Rental Business Profitability November 4, 2021

How to Create Your Own Fascinating Walking Tour October 28, 2021

How to Create Your Own Fascinating Walking Tour October 28, 2021

News

Take Contactless Payments With Stripe Terminal May 4, 2021

Take Contactless Payments With Stripe Terminal May 4, 2021

Introducing the Daily Manifest and a Refreshed Dashboard April 29, 2020

Introducing the Daily Manifest and a Refreshed Dashboard April 29, 2020

Sell Your Experiences On GetYourGuide With Checkfront March 10, 2020

Sell Your Experiences On GetYourGuide With Checkfront March 10, 2020

Checkfront Closes Series A Funding Round of $9.3 Million CAD March 9, 2020

Checkfront Closes Series A Funding Round of $9.3 Million CAD March 9, 2020

Introducing OCTo — Standardization for the Tours and Activities Industry February 26, 2020

Introducing OCTo — Standardization for the Tours and Activities Industry February 26, 2020

We’re Heading to Arival Berlin 2020 — See You There! February 10, 2020

We’re Heading to Arival Berlin 2020 — See You There! February 10, 2020

Stay in the Know with Our Brand New In-App Messaging November 26, 2019

Stay in the Know with Our Brand New In-App Messaging November 26, 2019

Take the Arival Industry Survey for the Largest In-destination Study November 8, 2019

Take the Arival Industry Survey for the Largest In-destination Study November 8, 2019

Checkfront Named One of Canada’s Companies-to-Watch in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ Awards November 7, 2019

Checkfront Named One of Canada’s Companies-to-Watch in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ Awards November 7, 2019

Introducing Flex — Our Zero Payments Plan October 22, 2019

Introducing Flex — Our Zero Payments Plan October 22, 2019

Strategy

Top Online Travel Marketing Trends in 2022 January 17, 2022

Top Online Travel Marketing Trends in 2022 January 17, 2022

How to Choose a Catchy Tour Name for Your Business October 12, 2021

How to Choose a Catchy Tour Name for Your Business October 12, 2021

3 OTA Marketing Tactics to Make the Most of Commissions August 24, 2021

3 OTA Marketing Tactics to Make the Most of Commissions August 24, 2021

Viator or GetYourGuide: Which is Better for Growing Your Tour Business? August 10, 2021

Viator or GetYourGuide: Which is Better for Growing Your Tour Business? August 10, 2021

How to Increase Revenue with Tour Costing and Pricing July 21, 2021

How to Increase Revenue with Tour Costing and Pricing July 21, 2021

5 Booking Emails You Should Send to Your Guests June 30, 2021

5 Booking Emails You Should Send to Your Guests June 30, 2021

Why You Should Target the Senior Tourism Market May 27, 2021

Why You Should Target the Senior Tourism Market May 27, 2021

What Contactless Check-in Looks Like for Tourism May 13, 2021

What Contactless Check-in Looks Like for Tourism May 13, 2021

How to Offer an Early Bird Discount That Sells May 5, 2021

How to Offer an Early Bird Discount That Sells May 5, 2021

How to Effectively Ask Guests for Tour Feedback April 26, 2021

How to Effectively Ask Guests for Tour Feedback April 26, 2021

Tips

How to Create a Low Budget Self-Guided Tour January 27, 2022

How to Create a Low Budget Self-Guided Tour January 27, 2022

How to Sell a Local Gift Box Online December 9, 2021

How to Sell a Local Gift Box Online December 9, 2021

How to Start a Rental Business that Earns Revenue November 23, 2021

How to Start a Rental Business that Earns Revenue November 23, 2021

How to Create a Rental Website Quickly and Easily November 18, 2021

How to Create a Rental Website Quickly and Easily November 18, 2021

20 Fascinating Rental Business Ideas November 10, 2021

20 Fascinating Rental Business Ideas November 10, 2021

How to Define Your Equipment Rental Business Profitability November 4, 2021

How to Define Your Equipment Rental Business Profitability November 4, 2021

How to Create Your Own Fascinating Walking Tour October 28, 2021

How to Create Your Own Fascinating Walking Tour October 28, 2021

How to Create a Low Budget Self-Guided Tour
January 27, 2022

Top Online Travel Marketing Trends in 2022
January 17, 2022

2021 Checkfront Operator Highlights & Stories
December 30, 2021

How to Sell a Local Gift Box Online
December 9, 2021

How Au Diable Vert Grew their Business with Checkfront
November 25, 2021

How to Start a Rental Business that Earns Revenue
November 23, 2021

How to Create a Rental Website Quickly and Easily
November 18, 2021

20 Fascinating Rental Business Ideas
November 10, 2021

How to Define Your Equipment Rental Business Profitability
November 4, 2021

How to Create Your Own Fascinating Walking Tour
October 28, 2021

Take Contactless Payments With Stripe Terminal
May 4, 2021

Introducing the Daily Manifest and a Refreshed Dashboard
April 29, 2020

Sell Your Experiences On GetYourGuide With Checkfront
March 10, 2020

Checkfront Closes Series A Funding Round of $9.3 Million CAD
March 9, 2020

Introducing OCTo — Standardization for the Tours and Activities Industry
February 26, 2020

We’re Heading to Arival Berlin 2020 — See You There!
February 10, 2020

Stay in the Know with Our Brand New In-App Messaging
November 26, 2019

Take the Arival Industry Survey for the Largest In-destination Study
November 8, 2019

Checkfront Named One of Canada’s Companies-to-Watch in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ Awards
November 7, 2019

Introducing Flex — Our Zero Payments Plan
October 22, 2019

Top Online Travel Marketing Trends in 2022
January 17, 2022

How to Choose a Catchy Tour Name for Your Business
October 12, 2021

3 OTA Marketing Tactics to Make the Most of Commissions
August 24, 2021

Viator or GetYourGuide: Which is Better for Growing Your Tour Business?
August 10, 2021

How to Increase Revenue with Tour Costing and Pricing
July 21, 2021

5 Booking Emails You Should Send to Your Guests
June 30, 2021

Why You Should Target the Senior Tourism Market
May 27, 2021

What Contactless Check-in Looks Like for Tourism
May 13, 2021

How to Offer an Early Bird Discount That Sells
May 5, 2021

How to Effectively Ask Guests for Tour Feedback
April 26, 2021

How to Create a Low Budget Self-Guided Tour
January 27, 2022

How to Sell a Local Gift Box Online
December 9, 2021

How to Start a Rental Business that Earns Revenue
November 23, 2021

How to Create a Rental Website Quickly and Easily
November 18, 2021

20 Fascinating Rental Business Ideas
November 10, 2021

How to Define Your Equipment Rental Business Profitability
November 4, 2021

How to Create Your Own Fascinating Walking Tour
October 28, 2021

How to Create a Brilliant Tour Itinerary
October 25, 2021

How to Write a Tour Guide Script that Wows Guests
October 5, 2021

How to Be a Funny Tour Guide and Delight Guests
September 21, 2021

2021 Checkfront Operator Highlights & Stories
December 30, 2021

How Au Diable Vert Grew their Business with Checkfront
November 25, 2021

Case Study: Boundary Ranch Enjoys The Ease of Online Bookings
June 1, 2021

105 Fulfilling Benefits of Being a Tour Operator
November 23, 2020

Case Study: Mystery Towns Uncovers the Clues to Expansion With Their Tour App
January 16, 2020

How Professional Services Sets Businesses up for Success
July 31, 2019

Case Study: Rent-a-Tent Canada Increases Revenue by 20% with Checkfront
March 27, 2019

How Get Outside Started From a Passion for Outdoor Adventures
March 5, 2019

Case Study: How Moresby Explorers Runs Multi-Day Tours With Checkfront
February 14, 2019

Checkfront Travels: A Trek That Takes Your Breath Away
February 12, 2019