Podcast episodes, webinar recaps and practical takeaways from the operators and experts shaping the tour and activity industry.
This 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…
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…
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…
After many months of behind-the-scenes conversations and brainstorming, today we’re launching a brand new partnership with GetYourGuide to offer of a suite of educational resources designed to make a meaningful difference in everyone’s tour businesses, and improve our industry. A collaboration of this scale and scope has never happened before in our industry. It’s…
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…
Mitch Bach interviews three tour guides and operators who have become extremely popular on TikTok: 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…
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…
Excuse the length of this episode, but Mitch Bach jealously didn’t want to stop interviewing this week’s guest, Kyle Campbell of Sudden Journeys, 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 release yourself from…
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…
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. Lia emphasizes the importance of authenticity, trust,…
