Louisville, KY - Nov 16-18

connect with your people AND make business breakthroughs.

Welcome to a conference of conversations that will change your tour business.

We often hear the same thing about our events: one single conversation changed the direction of someone’s business.

It wasn’t the flashy theater presentations or the endless content spoken at you. It was the interaction with one person who opened your eyes.

So this year we’re doing our tour operator conference very differently. No passive talks. No keynotes. Instead, a vast room of … tables. Tables where you’ll meet with fellow tour operators and global experts, all there to guide you in small groups on specific topics.

All session topics will be generated in advance by those who attend, so you’ll leave feeling this event was designed for you.

Why come to TP CONNECT?

1

Business  breakthroughs, tailored for you.

Talk to people who will make a meaningful difference in how you think about your business. Find solutions to exactly the problems you're wrestling with.
2

Discover new business & technology partners.

The people in the room just might be the ones to help you grow. There will be DMCs, day tour operators, and multi-day.
3

connect with a community of your people.

Waking up and working on your tour business can be lonely and disorienting. Come connect IRL and get the support, inspiration, and friendships to sustain you.

The schedule

Day 1 - Monday, Nov 16 

TOURS & Welcome

A great event begins with a sense of belonging. You'll be welcomed to CONNECT by gathering at 6pm for a welcome event. If you arrive earlier, there will be possible tours to take and small group meetups.
Day 2 - Tuesday, Nov 17 

CONVERSATIONS DAY 1

A full day of opportunities to sit down at tables with the industry's best and brightest, and figure out your needs in small groups. 100% conversation based, and the topics are curated based on attendees' needs, so 100% relevant to you.
Day 3 - Wednesday, Nov 18 

CONVERSATIONS DAY 2 & TAKEAWAYS

In addition to more opportunities for focused conversations, we'll have our coaches and operators on hand to help you craft actionable, immediate takeaways for your business.

Depart any time. Day ends at 4pm.

testimonials

  • Larry Coady
    Anam Croí Ireland Tours

    “Just want to say thanks for yet another great Connect event. I really benefited from the gig. Actually, scarily so – I have heaps of notes and takeaways that I’ve now got to transform into deliverables and actions over the coming months. It also made me (finally) realise that I need help – none of us can do it all on our own!”

  • Marica Mackenroth Brewster
    Von Mack Agency

    “Favorite part was getting to meet so many people from this group IRL.”

  • Kathy Coleman Wood
    European Experiences

    “Fabulous experience… I will definitely join you again.”

  • Lukša Malohodžić
    Rewind Croatia

    “Wrapping up Tourpreneur CONNECT, focused on boosting your personal and professional development. For Rewind Dubrovnik, we have a clear three-year vision, and we will be relentless in our pursuit. See you at the top!”

  • Lauren Aloise
    Devour Tours

    “Rarely can you say a conference ticks all the boxes, but Tourpreneur just finished up a great event. It had sense of place, space for connection, and a true community feel.”

  • Edin Ogresevic
    Meet Bosnia Travel

    “Just wrapped up another Tourpreneur CONNECT! This year, I chose to focus on the wealth of valuable insights and inspiration shared during the networking sessions, lunch, and coffee breaks. The energy was off the charts! Tourpreneur continues to be an absolute game-changer, bringing together the best minds in the industry. If you’re in the travel biz and haven’t experienced it yet, you’re missing out! Can’t wait for next year’s event. It’s going to be epic!”

  • Juan Pedro González García
    ABAQ DMC

    “We still have a little emotional hangover thinking about the special days of training, challenges and networking that we spent at TP Connect with all of you.”

  • Alex Vizcaino
    Authentic Mexico Tours

    “After TP CONNECT, I have: 12 books added to my growing list. 3 quick actions I can take now. 5 longer projects to complete throughout next year. 2 new business ideas taking better shape… Countless insights and people I’ve met that will continue to help me.”

  • Pascal Silva
    Your Tours Portugal

    “I have been in a few hundreds of international events throughout my professional life and I must say that TP Connects are among the most exciting and effective to be a part of.”

  • Manish Sinha
    Unhotel Global

    “The TP Connect had all the essential ingredients of the TP community – Knowledge, energy, warmth, camaraderie, business connections and a sense of belongingness.”

  • Ben Gollan
    A Man And His Sandwich

    “So much incredible knowledge in one room.”

  • Rachael Feidler
    Nivo

    “What a wonderful, and very cold, week in Brooklyn attending Tourpreneur’s Connect event! Connecting with so many operators has been incredible and the community vibe all week is unmatched.”

  • Taunya Frank Dressler
    Dressler Detours

    “We were very inspired by this event and the incredible village they created for us there.”

  • Valur Heiðar Sævarsson
    Your Friend In Reykjavik

    “We just attended TP CONNECT focused on multiday tours and it was simply great… Big thanks to Peter Syme, Mitch Bach, Chris Torres and all the others for pushing us to be better tour operators in every way, every day.”

Get your ticket now!

TP Connect is for small & medium sized day and multi-day tour operators, retreat leaders, and DMCs.

If you're a technology or service company, contact us about participating as a table sponsor.

  • A day of small group expert-led conversations
  • Gathering party
  • Opportunity for 1:1 coaching and conversations with business & tech partners

tour operator ticket

$249

$199 PRO Members

Get your tour operator TicketWant to sponsor?
  • wlecome party
  • coffee & snacks
  • small group breakthrough conversations
  • Hotel NOT Included
  • Non-refundable, but transferrable ticket

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