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

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.

The 8 Step Cheat Sheet for Writing a Tour Guide Job Description
September 14, 2021

Looking for a new tour guide? Hire the right fit from the start with a quality tour guide job description.

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 Sell Tours on Expedia and Elevate Your Bookings
August 4, 2021

Excited to reach millions of people? Learn how to sell tours on Expedia and connect with guests from around the globe.

The Complete Guide on How to Promote Tour Packages Online
July 27, 2021

Want to get better at promoting your tour packages online? Get creative when marketing tours with these tips.

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

Why Tour Photos Make the Best Souvenirs
July 13, 2021

Want guests to reminisce long after their tour? Make photos part of the experience.

How to Make Tour Packages That Sell Themselves
July 8, 2021

Learn how to create tour packages that give future guests a fulfilling experience.

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.

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.

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

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.

What’s the Social Media Impact on Tourism?
April 1, 2021

Check out why it's worth the time and effort to market your tours and activities on social media.

Why Customers Think Booking Online is Better
February 1, 2021

Get inside the mind of your guests. Find out why they think booking online is better and then make it possible for them.

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

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.

The 8 Step Cheat Sheet for Writing a Tour Guide Job Description
September 14, 2021

Looking for a new tour guide? Hire the right fit from the start with a quality tour guide job description.

How to Sell Tours on Expedia and Elevate Your Bookings
August 4, 2021

Excited to reach millions of people? Learn how to sell tours on Expedia and connect with guests from around the globe.

The Complete Guide on How to Promote Tour Packages Online
July 27, 2021

Want to get better at promoting your tour packages online? Get creative when marketing tours with these tips.

Why Tour Photos Make the Best Souvenirs
July 13, 2021

Want guests to reminisce long after their tour? Make photos part of the experience.

How to Make Tour Packages That Sell Themselves
July 8, 2021

Learn how to create tour packages that give future guests a fulfilling experience.

How to Write a Thank You For Booking With Us Email
June 25, 2021

Learn how thank you emails can turn one time buyers into repeat customers.

The Complete Guide to Email Marketing for Tourism Operators
June 22, 2021

Email marketing builds relationships with your customers. Discover how it can boost your tour business.

How to Write a Captivating Tourism Newsletter (With Examples)
June 15, 2021

Send guests engaging tourism newsletter emails that they can't help but open

How to Write a Booking Confirmation Email that Makes a Great First Impression
June 8, 2021

Make your guests feel at ease with a booking confirmation email.

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

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

The 8 Step Cheat Sheet for Writing a Tour Guide Job Description September 14, 2021

The 8 Step Cheat Sheet for Writing a Tour Guide Job Description September 14, 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 Sell Tours on Expedia and Elevate Your Bookings August 4, 2021

How to Sell Tours on Expedia and Elevate Your Bookings August 4, 2021

The Complete Guide on How to Promote Tour Packages Online July 27, 2021

The Complete Guide on How to Promote Tour Packages Online July 27, 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

Why Tour Photos Make the Best Souvenirs July 13, 2021

Why Tour Photos Make the Best Souvenirs July 13, 2021

How to Make Tour Packages That Sell Themselves July 8, 2021

How to Make Tour Packages That Sell Themselves July 8, 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

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

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

What’s the Social Media Impact on Tourism? April 1, 2021

What’s the Social Media Impact on Tourism? April 1, 2021

Why Customers Think Booking Online is Better February 1, 2021

Why Customers Think Booking Online is Better February 1, 2021

Tips

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

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

The 8 Step Cheat Sheet for Writing a Tour Guide Job Description September 14, 2021

The 8 Step Cheat Sheet for Writing a Tour Guide Job Description September 14, 2021

How to Sell Tours on Expedia and Elevate Your Bookings August 4, 2021

How to Sell Tours on Expedia and Elevate Your Bookings August 4, 2021

The Complete Guide on How to Promote Tour Packages Online July 27, 2021

The Complete Guide on How to Promote Tour Packages Online July 27, 2021

Why Tour Photos Make the Best Souvenirs July 13, 2021

Why Tour Photos Make the Best Souvenirs July 13, 2021

How to Make Tour Packages That Sell Themselves July 8, 2021

How to Make Tour Packages That Sell Themselves July 8, 2021

How to Write a Thank You For Booking With Us Email June 25, 2021

How to Write a Thank You For Booking With Us Email June 25, 2021

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

The 8 Step Cheat Sheet for Writing a Tour Guide Job Description
September 14, 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 Sell Tours on Expedia and Elevate Your Bookings
August 4, 2021

The Complete Guide on How to Promote Tour Packages Online
July 27, 2021

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

Why Tour Photos Make the Best Souvenirs
July 13, 2021

How to Make Tour Packages That Sell Themselves
July 8, 2021

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

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

What’s the Social Media Impact on Tourism?
April 1, 2021

Why Customers Think Booking Online is Better
February 1, 2021

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

The 8 Step Cheat Sheet for Writing a Tour Guide Job Description
September 14, 2021

How to Sell Tours on Expedia and Elevate Your Bookings
August 4, 2021

The Complete Guide on How to Promote Tour Packages Online
July 27, 2021

Why Tour Photos Make the Best Souvenirs
July 13, 2021

How to Make Tour Packages That Sell Themselves
July 8, 2021

How to Write a Thank You For Booking With Us Email
June 25, 2021

The Complete Guide to Email Marketing for Tourism Operators
June 22, 2021

How to Write a Captivating Tourism Newsletter (With Examples)
June 15, 2021

How to Write a Booking Confirmation Email that Makes a Great First Impression
June 8, 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 With a Seamless Booking Experience
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

Case Study: Canmore Cave Tours Doubles Customers With Checkfront
January 31, 2019

Checkfront Travels: A Culinary Experience in Machu Picchu
January 24, 2019