Travel & Tourism Industry Blog

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

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4 Things to Keep in Mind for the Challenging Road Ahead
March 25, 2020

Struggling to keep your business going in these unprecedented times? Focus on the following to give yourself a fighting chance.

How to Handle Booking Cancellations & Refunds During COVID-19
March 19, 2020

Feeling a little unsure about what to do about booking cancellations? Find out what Checkfront recommends during this time of uncertainty.

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 Purchase Protection by TourShield
February 27, 2020

Find out how you can help your guests protect their bookings while you protect your profits.

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.

Top 9 Online Travel Agents for Selling Experiences
February 13, 2020

Find out where you should be showing up online to get more bookings.

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.

3 Ways to Attract & Amaze Chinese Outbound Travelers
January 23, 2020

Chinese outbound tourism is booming. Find out what you can do to draw more visitors to your door.

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

Discover how Mystery Towns is turning cities across Canada into giant escape rooms with the help of Checkfront.

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 Purchase Protection by TourShield
February 27, 2020

Find out how you can help your guests protect their bookings while you protect your profits.

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.

Where to Get Tourism News for Tours and Activities
October 8, 2019

Looking for news related to the tours and activities industry? Here are the top places to find it.

Top 9 Online Travel Agents for Selling Experiences
February 13, 2020

Find out where you should be showing up online to get more bookings.

3 Ways to Attract & Amaze Chinese Outbound Travelers
January 23, 2020

Chinese outbound tourism is booming. Find out what you can do to draw more visitors to your door.

Top 5 Digital Marketing Trends for Travel in 2020
January 9, 2020

Check out the online marketing trends that made it on the list again this year, and which ones are new to try.

How to Steer Your Tour Business With Strategic Planning
December 16, 2019

Find out how to make the most of the upcoming year with a strategic plan that sticks.

10 Off-Season Marketing Strategies for Tour and Activity Operators
November 20, 2019

Find out what you could be doing with all the extra time you have in the off-season.

What Exactly is Omnichannel Marketing for Tours and Activities?
October 29, 2019

Find out why omnichannel matters, and how you can optimize every touchpoint in your guest's booking journey.

Is Your Booking Software Company Really There For You?
October 16, 2019

Find out whether your booking software provider gives you the same outstanding service you give your guests.

Why Google is the Best Review Platform for Tour Operators
July 30, 2019

Are you asking your guests to leave Google Reviews? Find out why you should be!

How to Team up With Local Tour Operators and Thrive
July 17, 2019

Want to collaborate with your neighbours? Check out these co-marketing ideas that you both can benefit from.

Are Your Guests Craving Hyper-Personalization?
June 18, 2019

Hyper-personalization is the new buzzword in travel. Learn how you can apply it today for a better guest experience.

4 Things to Keep in Mind for the Challenging Road Ahead
March 25, 2020

Struggling to keep your business going in these unprecedented times? Focus on the following to give yourself a fighting chance.

How to Handle Booking Cancellations & Refunds During COVID-19
March 19, 2020

Feeling a little unsure about what to do about booking cancellations? Find out what Checkfront recommends during this time of uncertainty.

Why Sell Gift Cards Online for the Festive Season and Beyond
November 14, 2019

Discover the many benefits to offering digital gift certificates to your guests.

Forget Black Friday, Create a Travel Deal Tuesday Campaign
November 5, 2019

Stand out from the rest of the holiday marketing campaigns with a more targeted event, Travel Deal Tuesday.

What to Look for in a Point of Sale System
September 23, 2019

Ready to update your point of sale system? Follow this checklist.

Is Your Tour Website Turning Travelers Away?
September 12, 2019

Learn how to optimize your website for booking conversion, and turn more visitors into paying guests.

7 Must-Have Tour Operator Apps for Business Management
August 26, 2019

Need an extra hand? Build a team of business apps to get the job done.

How to Set up Reserve with Google
August 15, 2019

Accepting bookings on Reserve with Google yet? Find out how to get started in Checkfront.

15 Tour Guide Do’s and Don’ts for Cultural Sensitivity
July 2, 2019

Find out how to make your tours enjoyable for everyone with cultural sensitivity.

How to Sell Your Tours and Activities on Google Posts
June 20, 2019

Are you using Google Posts for tour promotions and discounts? Find out why you should and how to set one up.

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

Discover how Mystery Towns is turning cities across Canada into giant escape rooms with the help of Checkfront.

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

4 Things to Keep in Mind for the Challenging Road Ahead March 25, 2020

4 Things to Keep in Mind for the Challenging Road Ahead March 25, 2020

How to Handle Booking Cancellations & Refunds During COVID-19 March 19, 2020

How to Handle Booking Cancellations & Refunds During COVID-19 March 19, 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 Purchase Protection by TourShield February 27, 2020

Introducing Purchase Protection by TourShield February 27, 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

Top 9 Online Travel Agents for Selling Experiences February 13, 2020

Top 9 Online Travel Agents for Selling Experiences February 13, 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

3 Ways to Attract & Amaze Chinese Outbound Travelers January 23, 2020

3 Ways to Attract & Amaze Chinese Outbound Travelers January 23, 2020

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

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

News

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 Purchase Protection by TourShield February 27, 2020

Introducing Purchase Protection by TourShield February 27, 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

Where to Get Tourism News for Tours and Activities October 8, 2019

Where to Get Tourism News for Tours and Activities October 8, 2019

Strategy

Top 9 Online Travel Agents for Selling Experiences February 13, 2020

Top 9 Online Travel Agents for Selling Experiences February 13, 2020

3 Ways to Attract & Amaze Chinese Outbound Travelers January 23, 2020

3 Ways to Attract & Amaze Chinese Outbound Travelers January 23, 2020

Top 5 Digital Marketing Trends for Travel in 2020 January 9, 2020

Top 5 Digital Marketing Trends for Travel in 2020 January 9, 2020

How to Steer Your Tour Business With Strategic Planning December 16, 2019

How to Steer Your Tour Business With Strategic Planning December 16, 2019

10 Off-Season Marketing Strategies for Tour and Activity Operators November 20, 2019

10 Off-Season Marketing Strategies for Tour and Activity Operators November 20, 2019

What Exactly is Omnichannel Marketing for Tours and Activities? October 29, 2019

What Exactly is Omnichannel Marketing for Tours and Activities? October 29, 2019

Is Your Booking Software Company Really There For You? October 16, 2019

Is Your Booking Software Company Really There For You? October 16, 2019

Why Google is the Best Review Platform for Tour Operators July 30, 2019

Why Google is the Best Review Platform for Tour Operators July 30, 2019

How to Team up With Local Tour Operators and Thrive July 17, 2019

How to Team up With Local Tour Operators and Thrive July 17, 2019

Are Your Guests Craving Hyper-Personalization? June 18, 2019

Are Your Guests Craving Hyper-Personalization? June 18, 2019

Tips

4 Things to Keep in Mind for the Challenging Road Ahead March 25, 2020

4 Things to Keep in Mind for the Challenging Road Ahead March 25, 2020

How to Handle Booking Cancellations & Refunds During COVID-19 March 19, 2020

How to Handle Booking Cancellations & Refunds During COVID-19 March 19, 2020

Why Sell Gift Cards Online for the Festive Season and Beyond November 14, 2019

Why Sell Gift Cards Online for the Festive Season and Beyond November 14, 2019

Forget Black Friday, Create a Travel Deal Tuesday Campaign November 5, 2019

Forget Black Friday, Create a Travel Deal Tuesday Campaign November 5, 2019

What to Look for in a Point of Sale System September 23, 2019

What to Look for in a Point of Sale System September 23, 2019

Is Your Tour Website Turning Travelers Away? September 12, 2019

Is Your Tour Website Turning Travelers Away? September 12, 2019

7 Must-Have Tour Operator Apps for Business Management August 26, 2019

7 Must-Have Tour Operator Apps for Business Management August 26, 2019

4 Things to Keep in Mind for the Challenging Road Ahead
March 25, 2020

4 Things to Keep in Mind for the Challenging Road Ahead
March 25, 2020

How to Handle Booking Cancellations & Refunds During COVID-19
March 19, 2020

How to Handle Booking Cancellations & Refunds During COVID-19
March 19, 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 Purchase Protection by TourShield
February 27, 2020

Introducing Purchase Protection by TourShield
February 27, 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

Top 9 Online Travel Agents for Selling Experiences
February 13, 2020

Top 9 Online Travel Agents for Selling Experiences
February 13, 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

3 Ways to Attract & Amaze Chinese Outbound Travelers
January 23, 2020

3 Ways to Attract & Amaze Chinese Outbound Travelers
January 23, 2020

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

Case Study: Mystery Towns Uncovers the Clues to Expansion With Their Tour App
January 16, 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 Purchase Protection by TourShield
February 27, 2020

Introducing Purchase Protection by TourShield
February 27, 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

Where to Get Tourism News for Tours and Activities
October 8, 2019

Where to Get Tourism News for Tours and Activities
October 8, 2019

Top 9 Online Travel Agents for Selling Experiences
February 13, 2020

Top 9 Online Travel Agents for Selling Experiences
February 13, 2020

3 Ways to Attract & Amaze Chinese Outbound Travelers
January 23, 2020

3 Ways to Attract & Amaze Chinese Outbound Travelers
January 23, 2020

Top 5 Digital Marketing Trends for Travel in 2020
January 9, 2020

Top 5 Digital Marketing Trends for Travel in 2020
January 9, 2020

How to Steer Your Tour Business With Strategic Planning
December 16, 2019

How to Steer Your Tour Business With Strategic Planning
December 16, 2019

10 Off-Season Marketing Strategies for Tour and Activity Operators
November 20, 2019

10 Off-Season Marketing Strategies for Tour and Activity Operators
November 20, 2019

What Exactly is Omnichannel Marketing for Tours and Activities?
October 29, 2019

What Exactly is Omnichannel Marketing for Tours and Activities?
October 29, 2019

Is Your Booking Software Company Really There For You?
October 16, 2019

Is Your Booking Software Company Really There For You?
October 16, 2019

Why Google is the Best Review Platform for Tour Operators
July 30, 2019

Why Google is the Best Review Platform for Tour Operators
July 30, 2019

How to Team up With Local Tour Operators and Thrive
July 17, 2019

How to Team up With Local Tour Operators and Thrive
July 17, 2019

Are Your Guests Craving Hyper-Personalization?
June 18, 2019

Are Your Guests Craving Hyper-Personalization?
June 18, 2019

4 Things to Keep in Mind for the Challenging Road Ahead
March 25, 2020

4 Things to Keep in Mind for the Challenging Road Ahead
March 25, 2020

How to Handle Booking Cancellations & Refunds During COVID-19
March 19, 2020

How to Handle Booking Cancellations & Refunds During COVID-19
March 19, 2020

Why Sell Gift Cards Online for the Festive Season and Beyond
November 14, 2019

Why Sell Gift Cards Online for the Festive Season and Beyond
November 14, 2019

Forget Black Friday, Create a Travel Deal Tuesday Campaign
November 5, 2019

Forget Black Friday, Create a Travel Deal Tuesday Campaign
November 5, 2019

What to Look for in a Point of Sale System
September 23, 2019

What to Look for in a Point of Sale System
September 23, 2019

Is Your Tour Website Turning Travelers Away?
September 12, 2019

Is Your Tour Website Turning Travelers Away?
September 12, 2019

7 Must-Have Tour Operator Apps for Business Management
August 26, 2019

7 Must-Have Tour Operator Apps for Business Management
August 26, 2019

How to Set up Reserve with Google
August 15, 2019

How to Set up Reserve with Google
August 15, 2019

15 Tour Guide Do’s and Don’ts for Cultural Sensitivity
July 2, 2019

15 Tour Guide Do’s and Don’ts for Cultural Sensitivity
July 2, 2019

How to Sell Your Tours and Activities on Google Posts
June 20, 2019

How to Sell Your Tours and Activities on Google Posts
June 20, 2019