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Контент предоставлен Tourpreneur. Весь контент подкастов, включая эпизоды, графику и описания подкастов, загружается и предоставляется непосредственно компанией Tourpreneur или ее партнером по платформе подкастов. Если вы считаете, что кто-то использует вашу работу, защищенную авторским правом, без вашего разрешения, вы можете выполнить процедуру, описанную здесь https://ru.player.fm/legal.
Host Peter Syme sits down with Ambrose Bittner, a seasoned operator of private customised tours across Asia. They delve into the intricacies of running a tour operation, touching on key aspects like process engineering, client communication, and the decision to outsource tasks versus keeping them in-house.
Ambrose shares his journey through COVID-19, during which he invested in new back-office infrastructure and refined his booking process. They also explore the challenges of maintaining revenue growth while managing staffing and the delicate balance between business and personal life.
Additionally, they look ahead to 2024 and 2025, discussing the evolving travel landscape in Asia and opportunities in Japan.
Whether you're a small business owner in the travel industry or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes of bespoke tours, this episode offers valuable insights into overcoming challenges, leveraging AI, and strategically growing a tour operation business.
Overview
00:00 Asia travel delayed, government loan assisted business. Staffing challenges.
06:02 Increased training needs post COVID for businesses.
10:18 Invested in back office infrastructure and website.
13:47 Early owner takes hit, recruit to profit.
16:40 Struggles with work-life balance, especially post-COVID.
18:12 Focusing on business and nonprofit work balance.
22:46 Operators facing challenges in staffing and training.
26:21 Preparing for Japan trip; staffing challenges expected.
31:13 Surviving with wife, diversifying after COVID.
33:31 Maximize investment in hot travel destinations.
38:25 Strategies to grow business through referrals important.
40:42 Outsource certain tasks, not client communication.
44:31 Customized tours in Asia, wide range of activities.
46:02 Choose accommodation based on your needs and budget.
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Host Peter Syme sits down with Ambrose Bittner, a seasoned operator of private customised tours across Asia. They delve into the intricacies of running a tour operation, touching on key aspects like process engineering, client communication, and the decision to outsource tasks versus keeping them in-house.
Ambrose shares his journey through COVID-19, during which he invested in new back-office infrastructure and refined his booking process. They also explore the challenges of maintaining revenue growth while managing staffing and the delicate balance between business and personal life.
Additionally, they look ahead to 2024 and 2025, discussing the evolving travel landscape in Asia and opportunities in Japan.
Whether you're a small business owner in the travel industry or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes of bespoke tours, this episode offers valuable insights into overcoming challenges, leveraging AI, and strategically growing a tour operation business.
Overview
00:00 Asia travel delayed, government loan assisted business. Staffing challenges.
06:02 Increased training needs post COVID for businesses.
10:18 Invested in back office infrastructure and website.
13:47 Early owner takes hit, recruit to profit.
16:40 Struggles with work-life balance, especially post-COVID.
18:12 Focusing on business and nonprofit work balance.
22:46 Operators facing challenges in staffing and training.
26:21 Preparing for Japan trip; staffing challenges expected.
31:13 Surviving with wife, diversifying after COVID.
33:31 Maximize investment in hot travel destinations.
38:25 Strategies to grow business through referrals important.
40:42 Outsource certain tasks, not client communication.
44:31 Customized tours in Asia, wide range of activities.
46:02 Choose accommodation based on your needs and budget.
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This week we begin a mini-series on connectivity: interviews with people helping tour operators grow their B2B partnerships through tech tools that connect with other industry sectors. We start the series off looking at short term rentals. This is often a desired B2B relationship for tour operators, but one that's hard to decipher and connect with. Our guests are Karen Piscitelli, Founder of Explorabout and Annie Holcombe of the channel manager NextPax . Karen is building a platform to allow property managers to tap into inventory of unique bookable experiences, and Annie is an expert in the connectivity landscape for the short term rental market. We look at: how to understand the short term rental space strategies tour operators can use to creatively connect with property managers tech challenges in connecting properties to tours & activities working with OTAs like Airbnb vs. direct relationships with properties how Explorabout and Nextpax are thinking about channel management and the opportunity for designing tours in partnership with property managers opportunities in remote workers Show notes and more available at tourpreneur.com…
1 Dan Christian's 5 Lessons From Large Multi-Day Tour Operators on Marketing & Scaling 1:24:34
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Прослушать Позже Прослушать Позже Списки Нравится НравитсяDan Christian has spent decades in the industry working at some of the world's largest travel brands: The Travel Corporation, G Adventures, Lonely Planet. Today he's the host of the Travel Trends podcast and CEO of the Acceleration Team , helping travel companies achieve rapid growth. Dan knows marketing and business transformation like nobody else, and in this episode he spills the secrets of the world's largest companies: How do the largest tour companies really make their money? What have they learned about marketing tours? How do you scale up your operations efficiently as you add new regions? What does smart growth look like? How important is brand and USP? How do you leverage technology? What are the best distribution channels for selling your tours? Are travel advisors worth working with? More information... Show notes with more of Dan's insights Tourpreneur's full event schedule including CONNECT NYC in February, and our Tour Product Boot Camp in Berlin, March 3. Join our 16,000+ tour operator community on Facebook Get our free Tour Business Toolkit by joining our Community Hub…
1 GetYourGuide’s Evolving Approach to Curating an Experience Marketplace (w/ Tao Tao, COO) 1:02:19
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Прослушать Позже Прослушать Позже Списки Нравится НравитсяGetYourGuide has recently surpassed 200 million tickets sold. Co-Founder & COO Tao Tao sits down with Tourpreneur's Mitch Bach, Peter Syme and Chris Torres to talk about the challenges and surprises of 16 years of scaling an online experiences marketplace. As always, we focus on takeaways for tour operators as Tao Tao shares data and insights. We examine the tensions inherent in balancing the needs of both suppliers and travelers, especially when it comes to curation—and Tao Tao shares news of new steps they're taking to curate their tour offerings and ensure quality. We covered a lot in a one-hour conversation: what he's seen as changing customer behavior and how this impacts operators what kinds of tours GetYourGuide is really looking for, and what sells wel how to handle late booking windows, and how customers are discovering tours much earlier in the customer journey thorny supplier issues like commissions, late bookings, cancellation cut-off times, and more how to balance customers' evolving needs with the needs of suppliers why there is polarization in the industry regarding the opinion of OTAs how an experience marketplace is different than other travel OTAs how a brand like GetYourGuide can inspire customer loyalty pricing: how do you create a marketplace that doesn't just compete on price how to make sure you have enough tours to serve a variety of customers, but enough curation to ensure quality thoughts on how AI is and will be used behind the scenes and in front of customers in the future to discover and experience travel multi-day travel: is it a future avenue they're thinking about? Upcoming Tourpreneur events: Feb 18-20, 2025: New York City - TourpreneurCONNECT , focused on scaling your operations, sales, and marketing strategies March 3, 2025: Free Pre-ITB Tourpreneur Business Workshop at GetYourGuide Headquarters View our whole global calendar of meetups and conferences…
A Christmas Eve gift for you! We're just days away from 2025, so it's clearly time to start thinking about how you're going to grow and improve your business next year! Tourpreneur hosts Mitch Bach and Peter Syme have a conversation about what Pete calls the 70-20-10 rule for how to spend your time doing business development in the off season. (You'll have to listen to find out). We cover topics such as: Leading guide training and innovation workshops finding new sales partners looking at your finances a system for figuring out what's working and what's not And so much more. Thank you all so much for being supporters and listeners of Tourpreneur in 2024. We have so much in store for you for next year. Join Tourpreneur.com for free courses, resources, and full archives of all our podcasts Attend one of dozens of global meetups in 2025…
TP hosts Mitch Bach, Peter Syme and Chris Torres have just returned from their California Road Show, in partnership with GetYourGuide. We spent a week hosting business development workshops in San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles, meeting dozens of operators in all sorts of verticals. Thanks to everyone who showed up, and to GetYourGuide who shared regional data on travel trends and customer behavior insights relevant to the local market. The Tourpreneur team paired that data with live business audits. The results were surprising. In this episode, we look at 6 easy fixes to your tour business that we repeatedly saw in the operators we audited, as well as the top 6 sales channels—according to the operators attending—that are working right now. We dig into the why of it all, and Peter does his best Grumpy Grinch impression. All the resources and events we mentioned are available at tourpreneur.com…
1 Scaling a DMC that's Challenging Conventions & Changing Communities (w/ Rodrigo Atuesta of Impulse Travel) 1:11:30
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Прослушать Позже Прослушать Позже Списки Нравится НравитсяThis episode is going to inspire and surprise you. Rodrigo Atuesta is the CEO of Impulse Travel. From humble beginnings as a guide and Couch Surfer, Rodrigo and his partners have built a DMC in Colombia that has now served over 30,000 travelers. But the way he's built it has been extraordinary, challenging assumptions about how DMCs should work, and understanding the responsibility and power that a travel company has to transform destinations. In this far-reaching conversation, Tourpreneur's Mitch Bach talks a variety of topics with Rodrigo: What he learned about hospitality and “meaningful interactions” from his days of Couch Surfing how he participates in and hosts FAM trips with agents to promote his business and country how to challenge and change global stereotypes about Colombia his approach to the “co-creation” process as a DMC working with tour operators the surprising lessons learned from his experience with Booking.com’s Booking Booster accelerator program what true leadership … soft skills, good leadership is the capacity to reinvent yourself. Learning to be vulnerable in leadership perspectives. the importance of thinking intentionally about company culture as you build your company, not after. his discovery of how developing tourism in a community, and fostering local leadership brought change and impact to a community… watching the murder rate drop. how you can build a company as a response to a need within a community, rather than imposing your vision on a place. His team's HEART design process for product development: (Human Encounters & Connection, Economic Opportunity, Authenticity, Regenerative Narratives, Top Notch) his thinking around how to tell the story of Colombia and develop tourism in a way that improves communities and changes narratives how Impulse takes travelers' assumptions about what they want to do (see Pablo Escobar sights) and changes those intentions into something positive how his DMC builds bridges with other tour operators through partnerships, creating an association, and supporting each other to grow the whole pie. Impulse's surprising “total transparency” model, in which they disclose everything down to the penny to the client! My favorite quote from the episode: "A true leader is anyone who is aware of their impact on other people, and acts on this awareness.” For more information, visit tourpreneur.com . And don't forget great upcoming TP events! the Tourpreneur California Road Show starting December 8, 2024 thanks to our partnership with GetYourGuide TourpreneurCONNECT:NYC sales & operations conference in February Tourpreneur Shindigs — global small group meetups in dozens of countries around the world Visit our global events calendar here .…
In this episode of Tourpreneur, we dive into the intricacies of sustainable travel with Xavier Font, a seasoned expert in travel and sustainability. With over two decades of experience and a professorship at the University of Surrey, Xavier brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion. We explore the necessity of rethinking travel for environmental reasons and the potential for combining work and travel for greater efficiency and satisfaction. Xavier emphasizes designing meaningful travel experiences that foster personal interactions, rather than purely focusing on technical sustainability measures. We also tackle the growth of sustainable consumer interest, the implications of certifications like B Corp, and the practical steps small to medium-sized operators can take to integrate sustainability. Join us as we unpack the opportunities and challenges facing the travel industry and discover how tour operators can lead the charge towards a more sustainable future.…
Today, we're tackling a crucial topic for those looking to expand their business into new territories: B2B marketing strategies for tour operators. If you're aiming to attract corporate clients or promote team-building experiences, this episode is a must-listen. Chris Torres provides some quick tips on how to build a strong brand, utilise SEO, leverage targeted ads, and make the most of platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook to grow your business in the corporate marketplace. Whether you're new to this or looking to refine your approach, these tips will help position you as a trusted expert in the industry and pave the way for higher revenue and profit margins. So, let's get started!…
In this quick episode, Tourpreneur partners Peter Syme and Chris Torres dive into the latest buzz around Airbnb's third attempt to amplify their experiences offering. Despite previous failures, Airbnb is pushing hard again, proclaiming that experiences represent a massive market opportunity. But can they succeed this time? Peter and Chris weigh in on the challenges Airbnb faces, from curating high-quality experiences to ensuring sustainable pricing for operators. They discuss the potential pitfalls of relying on non-professional hosts and the importance of integrating API connectivity for seamless bookings. Will Airbnb's powerful brand and vast resources finally turn the tide? Tune in as our hosts dissect the prospects of Airbnb becoming a major player in the experiences sector and share insights on what needs to change for this ambitious venture to thrive. For more, visit tourpreneur.com…
1 How three successful TikTokers use social video to sell tours 1:13:03
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Прослушать Позже Прослушать Позже Списки Нравится НравитсяMitch Bach interviews three tour guides and operators who have become extremely popular on TikTok: Megan Marod (@themegandaily) David Harry (@the_london_spy) John O'Sullivan (@oneminutetours) These guides have all harnessed the power of TikTok in different ways that suits their personality, goals, and markets. But they have one thing in common: they say the key to success is showing up authentically. In this episode they tell their story and share their tips and strategies on a variety of topics: What videos of theirs had viral success How to build authenticity and develop your own unique style Batch creation and other tips to streamline the creation process How to engage with your audience (and handle negative comments) Their experience with the Creator Fund and its monetization potential Whether and how to develop brand partnerships Collaborating with content creators Should you show up as a brand or an individual? How they measure success on the platform If you're interested in working with content creators, Tourpreneur has a new short course from an experienced creator on how to pitch and negotiate with creators, and criteria to look for when deciding who to partner with. Available to anyone with a Professional Membership . Show notes & more on tourpreneur.com !…
The Tourpreneur podcast is back! After a summer hiatus while operators were busy operating... we're returning to our weekly schedule of conversations and insights for the tours & activities industry. To kick off the fall season, TP partners Mitch Bach, Peter Syme and Chris Torres chat through everything that's been happening in the industry over the past month: What we hear about an industry 'slowdown' or 'softening' for tour operators, and whether it should change your business and marketing strategies AI: is it overhyped? Is the bubble bursting? Pete and Mitch debate humans vs. AI: what's the future hold? Will it be as revolutionary as the internet, or another overhyped flawed and failed technology like the Metaverse? the Google anti-trust ruling: how does a potential disruption in search affect operators? What Mitch learned about market positioning and B2B partnerships at the SYTA student youth travel conference in NYC The EU's new cookie law and its privacy implications for operators connecting with short term rental owners and other B2B strategies Peter speaking at WeTravel's travel tech innovation summit next week September 10-12, join our friends at WeTravel for a free ticket to their three-day virtual Travel Innovation Summit where you'll hear from Tourpreneur. Don't hesitate to get your ticket to our in-person multi-day tour operator conference Tourpreneur CONNECT in Marrakesh, Morocco Nov 18-21! And as always, you'll find show notes and more on tourpreneur.com…
1 Putting Vulnerability and Empathy at the Heart of Your Tour Business Strategy (w/ Kyle Campbell of Sudden Journeys) 1:27:52
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Прослушать Позже Прослушать Позже Списки Нравится НравитсяExcuse the length of this episode, but I jealously didn’t want to stop interviewing this week’s guest, Kyle Campbell, who runs her small-group multi-day tour company, Sudden Journeys. For some of you listening, this might be the episode you need to hear to relase yourself from the burden of thinking you have to keep producing more content to sell your tours. At first glance, this episode’s title might put you off: what do the seemingly “soft” words like vulnerability and empathy have to do with the hard realities and hustle of growing a tour business? Kyle shows you the answer is: everything! Her multi-day small group tour company has been built (and has doubled in size this past year) based on a strategy of thinking deeply about how to connect meaningfully with her guests, and how to express herself and her business authentically and vulnerably. She’s not posting often on social media, but when she does, it’s personal, thoughtful, and she’s built a small but fervent community of people who connect deeply with her message, and book her tours. Her commitment to being open and honest resonates deeply with her social media audience, and you'll hear about how important tour design is, from the welcome dinner ice breaker questions and tablescape to designing large periods of rest in her itineraries, to allow guests to leave feeling truly revitalized. ***Also, Kyle will be at Tourpreneur CONNECT, our multi-day tour operator conference in Marrakesh, Morocco in November if you want to meet her! *** Key Episode Takeaways Creating unforgettable experiences and connecting with travelers on a deeper level is crucial in the travel industry. Using evocative imagery, storytelling, and personal vulnerability can engage and inspire travelers. A “dimensional experience” that goes beyond facts and dates is more memorable and impactful. Travel has the power to transform and connect people, and it is important to create trips that leave travelers refreshed and with a deeper understanding of themselves and the world. Surprise and delight are powerful tools for designing memorable moments on tours. Creating a group experience that allows for autonomy and connection is key to fostering a sense of community among guests. When hiring and training tour leaders, it is important to find individuals who are passionate, organized, and willing to learn. Resources Show Notes on Tourpreneur.com Sudden Journeys website A sample Instagram post showing how Kyle uses long-form storytelling with a simple, evocative images to create a mood that connects with her audience. Here’s an example of Kyle’s itinerary document that is also deep storytelling along the way Mentioned in this episode: Join us for our TourpreneurCONNECT conferences! November 18-20 we're hosting CONNECT:Multiday in Marrakesh, Morocco, focused on learning and partnership building for multi-day tour businesses. And from February 17-19 we're hosting CONNECT:Profit in New York City for all tour operators looking for the latest sales and marketing skills to grow your business. Visit tourpreneur.com for more information.…
Host Peter Syme sits down with Ambrose Bittner , a seasoned operator of private customised tours across Asia. They delve into the intricacies of running a tour operation, touching on key aspects like process engineering, client communication, and the decision to outsource tasks versus keeping them in-house. Ambrose shares his journey through COVID-19, during which he invested in new back-office infrastructure and refined his booking process. They also explore the challenges of maintaining revenue growth while managing staffing and the delicate balance between business and personal life. Additionally, they look ahead to 2024 and 2025, discussing the evolving travel landscape in Asia and opportunities in Japan. Whether you're a small business owner in the travel industry or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes of bespoke tours, this episode offers valuable insights into overcoming challenges, leveraging AI, and strategically growing a tour operation business. Overview 00:00 Asia travel delayed, government loan assisted business. Staffing challenges. 06:02 Increased training needs post COVID for businesses. 10:18 Invested in back office infrastructure and website. 13:47 Early owner takes hit, recruit to profit. 16:40 Struggles with work-life balance, especially post-COVID. 18:12 Focusing on business and nonprofit work balance. 22:46 Operators facing challenges in staffing and training. 26:21 Preparing for Japan trip; staffing challenges expected. 31:13 Surviving with wife, diversifying after COVID. 33:31 Maximize investment in hot travel destinations. 38:25 Strategies to grow business through referrals important. 40:42 Outsource certain tasks, not client communication. 44:31 Customized tours in Asia, wide range of activities. 46:02 Choose accommodation based on your needs and budget.…
1 Content Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Tour Business 1:00:38
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Прослушать Позже Прослушать Позже Списки Нравится НравитсяVisit tourpreneur.com for more show notes. Tourpreneur is hosting two conferences! Join us in November in Marrakesh, Morroco for CONNECT:Multi-day, and in February in New York City for CONNECT:Profit. More info here . In this episode, Lia Garcia, CEO of Practical Wanderlust and Louisville Food Tours , shares her journey from starting a blog to becoming one of the largest travel blogs in the world. She discusses her monetization strategy, which includes ad revenue and affiliate marketing. Leah emphasizes the importance of authenticity, trust, and storytelling in content creation. She also provides insights on partnering with bloggers and tour operators, highlighting the value of building relationships and offering competitive commissions. Leah advises tour operators to focus on personal storytelling and finding ways to differentiate themselves from OTAs. Lia Garcia shares her strategies for affiliate marketing, SEO, email marketing, and scaling a food tour business. She emphasizes the importance of using native affiliate links and leveraging bloggers to promote tours. Lia also discusses her use of keyword research tools like KeySearch and her preference for simple tech tools like WordPress, Flowdesk, and ConvertKit. She highlights the effectiveness of lead magnets in building an email list and explains how she uses automated sequences to target customers at different stages of the buying cycle. Lia also talks about the challenges of scaling her business and the importance of establishing trust and authenticity through storytelling. Takeaways Authenticity, trust, and storytelling are key in content marketing. Building relationships with bloggers can drive sales and conversions. Tour operators should differentiate themselves from OTAs and offer competitive commissions. Personal storytelling and partnerships with bloggers can be effective strategies for tour operators. Consider the audience and buying cycle when selecting content creators. Consider using native affiliate links and partnering with bloggers to promote tours Use keyword research tools to optimize content and improve SEO Create lead magnets to incentivize email sign-ups and use automated sequences to target customers at different stages of the buying cycle Choose tech tools that are user-friendly and meet your specific needs Scaling a business comes with challenges, such as scheduling and finding the right balance Establish trust and authenticity through storytelling to build credibility with customers 00:00 — Introduction and Background 04:42 — Leah's Journey from Blogging to Content Marketing 08:17 — Monetization Strategy: Ad Revenue and Affiliate Marketing 11:48 — Partnerships with Tour Operators and Bloggers 16:33 — Developing a Blogging Strategy for Tour Operators 23:12 — Selecting the Right Content Creators for Partnerships 26:38 — Utilizing Booking Software and Automating Processes 29:28 — Differentiating Between Bloggers and Social Media Creators 33:05 — Optimizing SEO with Keyword Research 35:19 — Effective Email Marketing Strategies 38:15 — Choosing User-Friendly Tech Tools 45:14 — Challenges and Strategies for Scaling a Food Tour Business 53:25 — Building Trust and Credibility through Storytelling Mentioned in this episode: Join us for our TourpreneurCONNECT conferences! November 18-20 we're hosting CONNECT:Multiday in Marrakesh, Morocco, focused on learning and partnership building for multi-day tour businesses. And from February 17-19 we're hosting CONNECT:Profit in New York City for all tour operators looking for the latest sales and marketing skills to grow your business. Visit tourpreneur.com for more information.…
In this episode, we'll unpack why building direct sales through SEO and website optimization, along with embracing paid advertising on platforms like Facebook, can be game-changing, despite being time-consuming. We'll also discuss the importance of feeding Google's business profile and the significance of robust content production for SEO and AI. But the conversation doesn't stop there. We dive into the critical need for human-to-human partnerships to build resilient businesses, especially in light of Airbnb's controversial decision to remove a significant portion of their experiences inventory. Whether you're a tour operator or a small business owner, this episode offers valuable insights on navigating these uncertain times, from exploring untapped opportunities to fostering real, local partnerships. Plus, stay tuned for two exciting resources we're launching this week – a comprehensive technology and partner directory and a free guide on optimizing your Google presence. Overview 00:00 Airbnb launches low-cost, high-value experiences. 03:44 Airbnb removing well-ranked experiences for partnership. 07:59 Customer takes precedence in $100 billion company. 13:42 Expand business by adding diverse partners cautiously. 16:43 Facebook advertising remains the best marketing platform. 19:26 SEO and PPC methods are changing, uncertain. 23:47 Build local business partnerships for sustained rewards. 26:31 Limited B2B partners yield 20% successful deals. 30:11 Tourpreneur offers valuable resources for business growth. 31:10 Thanks for listening, find notes at tourpreneur.com.…
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1 Charting Growth: Strategies for Growing Your Tour Business - 261 1:06:04
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Прослушать Позже Прослушать Позже Списки Нравится НравитсяGuests Sherri Brown and Cherrye Moore discuss their experiences and the strategies that have helped them target new markets, focusing on both local and corporate sectors. Host Peter Syme shares his insights on effective pricing strategies, managing business growth, and best practices for training and integrating new team members. Throughout the episode, topics such as adapting to market changes, optimising group tour logistics, and customising experiences are explored. Overview 00:00 Tourpreneur podcast highlights growth and challenges ahead. 07:21 Local market stability crucial for business success. 15:29 Shocked by flight price difference and market saturation. 18:09 Long wait times impacting small group tours. 24:27 Two-way conversation for efficient training methods. 27:24 Challenges with growing team and shared calendar. 36:49 Cater to corporate customers for better margins. 40:01 Ask for budget first when planning events. 44:56 Create custom Italian American group travel tours. 48:12 Networking grows organically, requires old-fashioned hard work. 55:13 Expanding travel services to Calabria for Americans. 59:18 Senior leadership team takes strategic retreats together. 01:04:19 Thank you for opportunities and challenges ahead.…
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1 Scaling Your Tour Business: Innovations and Strategies for Modern Entrepreneurs 1:04:44
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Прослушать Позже Прослушать Позже Списки Нравится НравитсяSean discusses his contemplation on expansion strategies, weighing the pros and cons of growing his market in Ireland versus entering new territories like the UK with self-guided hiking tours. Amidst these considerations, Peter advises maximizing existing operations before venturing into new markets, highlighting the complexities of establishing business in new destinations. On the technology front, Luksa champions the potential of AI in streamlining communications and operations, a sentiment echoed by Edin who plans to integrate ThermoLogistix into his business operations. However, maintaining the human element in the business, especially in B2B relations, remains a key challenge as discussed by our guests. Moreover, we'll delve into issues like asset management, pricing strategies, and leveraging social media demographics to maximize future profitability in an industry bracing for an influx of a billion new travelers. Gear up for invaluable insights from seasoned entrepreneurs who are navigating the thrilling and unpredictable waves of the travel and tour industry. This episode is a must-listen for any tourpreneur looking to scale new heights and expand their horizons. Join us on this enlightening journey on Tourpreneur. Overview 00:00 New podcast series explores entrepreneurial challenges in 2024. 07:04 Fleet management challenges and staff motivation efforts. 12:27 Well-trained teams bring long-term rewards. Embrace change. 17:04 Challenges in maintaining service quality and responsiveness. 24:11 B2B pricing challenges and margin management strategies. 28:51 Managing costs, balancing growth and profitability. 36:25 Urgent need for b to c monitoring. 38:48 Scaling asset-based business requires strategic partnerships. 45:49 Using bus for business strategy and development. 51:19 Max out your destination for business success. 56:29 Technology makes life easier but presents challenges. 01:01:14 Retirement-age people have money, offer potential market.…
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Peter McGovern, a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for international education gives us his forward-thinking approach to building successful teams. In this episode, we unpack the thoughtful approach to hiring, emphasizing the importance of aligning with organizational core values and mission. From creating detailed scorecards for potential candidates to embracing diversity and fostering strong internal communication, Peter and Nikki explore the practical strategies and wisdom necessary for nurturing an international team and the critical role of company culture in achieving sustainable growth. Get ready for profound insights on managing hiring processes, the significance of structured planning, and the challenges of remote connections in a post-pandemic world. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this discussion is packed with actionable advice tailored to help you thrive in the entrepreneurial journey. Overview 00:00 Experienced, forward-thinking approach to building successful teams. 03:24 Experience in different organizations, importance of team. 09:24 Value of diversity in team for innovation. 12:43 Effective communication is crucial for organizational growth. 13:49 Establish communication, connection, and role clarity. 17:17 Excitement for organizational development in career planning. 20:33 Delegate responsibilities, focus on key functions for success. 26:08 Age similarity in hiring process not crucial. 29:34 Adapting and evolving as we grow. CEO responsibility. 31:09 Structured plans bring freedom and autonomy. 36:28 Community is critical for us at Odyssey. 38:03 Various ways to connect and build community. 43:10 Create mission statement, define role, list outcomes. 44:46 Structured and thorough interview process ensures fit. 48:10 Aligning people with right roles for success. 50:38 Grateful for the love, thanks Peter.…
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Mitch Bach talks with Brian Jewell, the Vice President and Executive Editor of Group Travel Leader, a media company representing tens of thousands of tour operators, travel agents, trip planners, many of whom have been in business for decades. Brian provides endless free resources for his community of small travel provider, and has learned countless lessons from decades in the industry. There's a whole community of small, outbound multi-day tour operators who have been in business since the years and decades after WWII, since the beginning of the explosive growth of mass tourism. Those operators are at the ends of their careers, and the companies they've built offer a huge opportunity for acquisition, and also have learned lessons about finding niche markets and solidifying their business through personal relationships. Show notes Visit Group Travel Leader Brian on LinkedIn…
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In this episode, Dan & Casey from Untethered Media join Chris to delve deep into the strategies that make your marketing click. From the subtle art of Facebook ads that work like modern-day flyers, to the critical role of a well-designed website, we're covering all the bases. We'll explore why it's not just about selling but building trust with potential customers and how the first impression your site makes can be the deal-breaker. Overview 00:00 Entrepreneur call-in show with experts advising. 05:57 LinkedIn for B2B, Facebook for inspiration, Google Ads. 07:24 Embraces marketing, but could live without social media. 11:24 Ensure clear, direct messaging on website landing. 13:21 Focus on customer-centric design, not personal preference. 19:02 Repurposed Irish sheep blog for better traffic. 22:19 Overbooked venue, enjoyed parent's restaurant, shared discovery. 24:12 Assessing strategy effectiveness of client's Facebook group. 29:14 "New leader, marketing strategy, customer engagement, growth." 32:43 Working behind the scenes, adding more content.…
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1 How the New York Adventure Club crafts special-access experiences aimed at locals (w/ Corey William Schneider) 51:02
Mitch Bach talks with Corey William Schneider, founder of the New York Adventure Club, about his unique approach to building a tour business focused on delivering unique, special-access experiences to primarily a crowd of locals. From those experiences, which grew out of his personal desire to explore more of his home of New York City with other likeminded friends, he pivoted during Covid towards a wide variety of virtual tours. Today the Adventure Club still does both. Corey's story can help operators everywhere understand how to develop product lines aimed at locals, and ancillary high-profit revenues through virtual tours at scale.…
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Mitch Bach speaks with Jessica Off, founder of Guess Where Trips, an e-commerce company creating physical and digital surprise road trips for customers across Canada and the U.S. Jessica is a serial travel entrepreneur, including work at G Adventures. In this episode, she talks about what led her to start an e-commerce product-based travel business, after looking into tour operating and multi-day trips. This episode will give tour operators the inspiration to think about ancillary product revenue streams that can complement their in-person business, utilizing the same destination knowledge and supplier connections to offer experiences to a new customer base! Visit Guess Where Trips home page Episode show notes We talk about: the design thinking behind crafting self-guided tours why the element of surprise is so crucial to the experience her experience working with content creators how B2C trade shows have worked out for her trying to sell her product why she decided to ditch multi-day surprise trips the importance of collecting email addresses at trade shows finding the right market for the trips, and why big cities don’t work working with local vendors to support them…
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1 Tourpreneur Call-in Show: Business Growth and Marketing 1:00:15
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Прослушать Позже Прослушать Позже Списки Нравится НравитсяIn this follow-up episode, our hosts Chris Torres, Mitch Bach, and Peter Syme delve into the increasing use of AI in the travel industry, emphasizing its impact on creating new products and services. They discuss the strategic challenges of AI adoption and the potential for customized experiences at scale, while also stressing the importance of maintaining a human touch in the digital age. The hosts raise concerns about the commercialization of the travel industry and the potential negative impacts on destinations, while also providing valuable insights on business acquisitions, the future of travel, and targeting niche market segments such as cruise ship passengers. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the value of creating unique and engaging experiences, and provide actionable advice for operators looking to enhance their businesses. Plus, they share information about free resources and coaching opportunities to help operators take their businesses to the next level. Tune in for practical advice, expert insights, and thought-provoking discussions on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the travel industry. Overview 00:00 Pine discusses mass customization and AI opportunities. 05:43 Consider hotels for city stays to personalize experiences. 10:16 Embrace failure as part of creative process. 13:41 Marketing hidden gems creates its own challenges. 17:14 AI travel planner focuses on commercial experiences. 21:54 Consider demographics, repeat customers, marketing strategy questions. 24:45 Established business with cash flow & opportunities. 28:52 Old businesses face opportunity in rejuvenation and acquisition. 30:12 Boomers retiring and impacting business market. 34:59 Creating useful, unique content is key. 40:01 Personalized technology offers customized travel experiences. 43:35 Use technology to create emotional, surprising experiences. 47:26 Single operators may struggle to secure contracts. 49:53 Cruises cater to least adventurous travelers' needs. 54:17 Tailored marketing crucial for diverse cruise clientele. 56:03 "Category Pirates" book encourages unique business strategies. 58:48 Online audiences remain undervalued despite digital presence.…
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In this episode of Tourpreneur, host Peter Syme welcomes special guest Marius Nigard to explore the exciting intersection of AI technology and the travel industry. Marius shares insights into the potential of AI-driven tools to personalise and enhance the travel experience, from providing self-guided audio tours to advising on optimal visiting times for popular attractions. As they delve into the economic and collaborative implications of utilising AI-generated content, they also emphasise the importance of storytelling and personalisation in engaging the 97% of travellers who prefer independent exploration. Join us as we uncover the opportunities and challenges brought about by AI technology in redefining the future of guided tours and travel experiences. 00:00 AI-driven destination guides revolutionize travel industry. 06:21 Understanding customer data for real-time personalization. 07:59 Moving from one-to-many to personal learning. 10:28 Encouraging independent travel experiences, providing digital guidance. 14:40 AI in travel industry needs high-quality data. 18:34 The future of AI and safeguarding information. 23:18 Reward content creators, create new market opportunities. 26:17 Building API as a tool for customization. 29:07 Tailored branding and technology shape tourism's future. 31:48 Highlighting the revenue potential of upselling tours. 34:17 META launching AI characters for millions daily. 39:38 Urgent buying decision in global industry. 42:20 Promoting diverse cultural experiences for tourists. 46:03 AI tour guides offer opportunities for growth. 47:40 Appreciation expressed multiple times for having me.…
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1 The Tourpeneur Call-in Show 1:00:47
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Прослушать Позже Прослушать Позже Списки Нравится НравитсяChris Torres kicks things off by discussing the three paths for business owners: low road (staying small), middle road (scaling up to a moderate size), and high road (scaling up to a big company), emphasizing the importance of aligning these choices with personal and business goals. Mitch Bach joins in to emphasize the significance of personal fulfillment and passion in business, while Peter Syme shares valuable insights and advice on navigating potential industry disruptions in 2024. Throughout the episode, our hosts tackle questions from the community and provide expert advice on reaching customers, marketing strategies, scenario planning, and the debate around scaling up businesses. With a mix of humor, candid insights, and actionable tips, this episode will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to take your tour business to the next level. So, grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let's dive into the latest in the world of travel entrepreneurship. Overview 00:00 Marketing coaching call discusses 2024 trends and success. 06:43 Global unrest could disrupt travel in 2024. 09:53 Product experimentation is crucial for success. 11:23 Virtual travel trend set to grow further. 16:03 Testing tour logistics with friends and family. 20:04 Target female solo travelers, analyze audience data. 21:39 New operators often neglect marketing, leading to slow growth. 25:26 Build personal brand, market unique experiences effectively. 27:17 Linda seeks collaboration with international travel agents. 33:14 Building agent relationships through valuable information exchange. 34:42 Misunderstandings about agency's travel services, communication hurdles. 38:02 Create batch of content and publish strategically. 42:58 Transformational travel offers emotional fulfillment and change. 44:38 Appealing to slow travelers through storytelling and photos. 50:01 Small companies can lead to success and happiness. 51:39 Prefers small business for work-life balance. 54:51 As a business owner, learn to say no. 58:43 Tourpreneur.com offers business coaching and resources.…
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1 The Power of Flexibility & Values: Jen Fein on Sustainable Growth in the Travel-Tech Industry 58:10
In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us - Jen Fein, the CEO and head of product at YouLi ( https://go.youli.io/ ). We'll be discussing the fascinating journey of YouLi, a platform that generates personalised travel itineraries, and how it has been transforming the travel industry. Get ready for an insightful conversation as we explore the importance of email marketing, the rise of unique group travel experiences, and the challenges and rewards of being a female founder in the tech and travel space. So grab your headphones and get ready to be inspired by Jen's entrepreneurial journey on this episode of Tourpreneur. Key Facts and Insights from the Episode Increase in conversions and high demand for student travel Top three conversion channels: email marketing, organic search, and affiliates Paid search not recommended for specialised experiential group travel Effectiveness of email newsletters in building relationships and trust with customers Customer preferences for unique experiences and smaller brands Jen Fein's background and journey in the travel industry Positive experience at the Women in Travel Summit and potential future partnerships Importance of networking and crowd size at conferences YouLi's mission to provide personalised travel itineraries through templates and customisation YouLi's provision of personalised portals and schedules for TourpreneurConnect attendees Importance of repeat customers and their impact on content creation and customer value Challenges and risks in the travel tech industry, including funding issues YouLi's focus on niche experiences and its categorisation as B2B SaaS YouLi's growth model and emphasis on loyal customers aligned with values Importance of understanding the business problem and goals before automation implementation Rise in demand for unique group travel experiences with a merger of events and travel Value of group travel in dividing costs among participants Market differences for event tours compared to traditional tour operators Competitor analysis, including events and potential activities Importance of intimacy in large group travel experiences 04:19 Exception in corporate world leads to Japan; friends don't read details, different information needs. 07:11 Technology allows for personalized and dynamic content. 10:01 Partnerships, retreat training, memberships, Transformational Travel Council. 17:30 4-day music festival tour in Colombia. Unique experiences. 19:27 Event planning skill merges with technology trends. 23:57 Conversions up 30% in last 90 days. 27:19 Paid search may not lead to bookings. 29:32 Intimacy and trust in travel experiences. 33:22 Not travel tech, focused on unique experiences. 36:40 Build company that cares, survives, and grows. 42:18 Let go of unnecessary technology, automate business. 44:59 Quick digital transformation for partnered clients. Gradual migration. 47:09 Original founder became tech guy, found co-founders. 51:36 Empathy, flexibility, and values guided our decisions. 53:29 Intentional, patient, sustainable business growth is success.…
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1 The Art of Crafting 'Awe': The Psychology of making lasting tour memories (w/ Psychologist Dacher Keltner) 46:52
Psychologist Dacher Keltner is a world-renowned expert in all things emotion. He teaches at UC Berkeley, and is latest book is Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life . Keltner speaks with Mitch about the role of emotions like awe in travel experiences, and what we as tour operators should be thinking about in order to craft these kinds of moments on tours, whether they're 3 hours or 10 days long. Some topics we cover: dissecting what we mean by "Transformative experiences" what the brain gains from human interaction and collaboration how experiences ranging from grief to nature can unlock awe thinking about encounters of vastness and mystery during travel changing guests' perception through story, silence, and intentional seeing the importance of slow observation and slow looking to connect with the vastness of the world the value of religious and spiritual texts and figures in understanding awe how storytelling creates awe creating travel experiences that rely on emotion and "wow moments" rather than information how traveling in groups can create shared awe moments Keltner's "8 wonders" of life As always, you'll find much more at tourpreneur.com . Dacher's Bio Why do we feel awe? a good follow-up article Join 10,000 tour operators in our Facebook Community Running Order: [00:00:49] Emotionally influenced upbringing in cultural revolution. [00:06:05] They types of emotion [00:08:33] Describing moments of awe [00:10:55] Designing awe in our lives and work. [00:18:18] Designing awe, art, and slow travel. [00:20:32] What religion and spirituality understand about awe [00:26:13] Attuned experiences [00:28:16] Awe is about mystery and exploration. [00:34:54] Life's vulnerability and suffering bring growth and awe. [00:39:02] What can't be replaced by technology? [00:42:29] Finding awe in grief.…
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Prepare to get enlightened as we have an engaging chat with Catherine Warrilow, the former marketing powerhouse behind Days Out. Catherine brings her unique insights to the table, shedding light on the importance of authenticity in branding. We dive deep into the significance of aligning a brand with customer's needs, leveraging the power of storytelling, and the irreplaceable role of a well-knit team. (0:00:00) - Authenticity and Personal Branding in Brands Brand strategy, customer need, culture, stories, and customer knowledge are key to a successful brand. (0:11:37) - Tourism Success Through Personal Branding We discussed finding the right team, creating a personal brand, and the success story of Days Out No. (0:24:51) - Investing in Brand Development and Content Create unique content quickly and easily, use AI to enhance audio, make content feel candid and authentic to humanise brand. (0:31:05) - LinkedIn Content Ideas and Networking Opportunities Catherine Warrilow emphasises authentic content, team building, unique messaging, and social media strategies for successful branding.…
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Mitch Bach begins Tourpreneur's IMPACT series with an interview with Kat Brogan of Mercat Tours in Edinburgh, Scotland, whose mission is to "make meaningful connections" through the power of storytelling. The end of the interview encapsulates the point of this new series, so be sure to listen to the end. Our IMPACT podcasts are about how travel companies around the world answer the questions: what are you doing to make a meaningful impact in your business, community and the tourism industry? Kat is leading a company that takes this seriously. Here are just some of the topics and initiatives we cover: How important it is to create a culture of trust in your team. The creation of "The Mercat Deal"—a pledge to her team and the city of Edinburgh to do right by everyone that's a stakeholder in the community. Her commitment to offering her team members a living wage, with permanent contracts, guaranteed "living hours", and profit sharing bonuses. How Kat empowers and connects with her guides through a huge variety of channels, in-person and virtually. How Kat assesses her whole customer journey to give the feedback her entire team wants, using formal and informal assessments, anonymous surveys, secret shoppers and more, in order to take a "360" look at her business and team. Mercat's participation in "Our Stories, Our City" initiative to raise money for those on the margins through the power of storytelling. Learn more: Learn about the impact they're making on Edinburgh through their Our Stories Our City initiative, in partnership with several local organizations. View The Mercat Deal , Mercat's promises to its team and community about what they're doing to ensure they're a responsible, ethical, quality participant in the local environment and global tourism industry.…
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Mitch Bach sits down with Joe Martin to discuss corporate bookings. Joe pivoted his marketing agency to focus on getting tour operators more corporate bookings, to reduce your dependence on tourists. Tourist come and go, often only book you once, and are dependent on the changing global tourism markets. Producing private, corporate team building experiences can be a source of recurring, stable, profitable revenue for your business. This episode is jam-packed with helpful tips on website optimization, how to connect with and market to the corporate audience, and so much more. We learn why he thinks you should think of yourself as an "experience coordinator", and he shares the 1 website tweak to potentially increase your bookings up to 25%! Visit Tourpreneur.com for show notes and more information Come to Vienna, Austria for our Tour Leader & Guide Event Oct 18-19 Come to London for a meetup on Oct 12 ! Visit Joe's company, Uplevel Tourism In this episode: [00:01:33] Joe talks about his path from self-taught web developer turned marketing expert. [00:04:19] Website optimization: Joe tested button options, "buy tickets" or "book now". "See dates" increased bookings by 25%. [00:09:59] Why you should shit to focusing on the corporate market. [00:13:52] High-converting websites resemble salespeople, not stores. They strategically present solutions rather than giving away too much information. [00:19:02] Finding a one-stop shop for selling. [00:22:20] Identify target corporate guests, focus on empathy. [00:25:00] Tagging, automation, and customization lead to powerful marketing. [00:32:30] Limiting tour company's capabilities, focus on current offerings. Create corporate tour page, then explore automation. Potential for additional products in the future. [00:36:05] Dial back on passive tours, be interactive. [00:38:44] Connection triangle: guide, group, place, interactivity. [00:41:34] The "Pitch Anything" book can help with messaging to your customers.…
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