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.
Depart any time. Day ends at 4pm.
testimonials
Larry CoadyAnam 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 BrewsterVon Mack Agency
“Favorite part was getting to meet so many people from this group IRL.”
- Kathy Coleman WoodEuropean Experiences
“Fabulous experience… I will definitely join you again.”
- Lukša MalohodžićRewind 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 AloiseDevour 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 OgresevicMeet 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 GarcíaABAQ 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 VizcainoAuthentic 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 SilvaYour 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 SinhaUnhotel 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 GollanA Man And His Sandwich
“So much incredible knowledge in one room.”
- Rachael FeidlerNivo
“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 DresslerDressler Detours
“We were very inspired by this event and the incredible village they created for us there.”
- Valur Heiðar SævarssonYour 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
- welcome party
- coffee & snacks
- small group breakthrough conversations
- Hotel NOT Included
- Non-refundable, but transferrable ticket
Frequently Asked
Any more questions? Email aubrie@tourpreneur.com
A tour operator conference built entirely around conversations instead of stage presentations. No keynotes, no sessions you sit through. Instead, a floor of tables, each one built around a topic tour operators asked for, where you sit down with fellow operators and global experts and work through what’s actually in front of you.
Tour operators, day tour and multi-day, who want real conversation and real answers over passive content. If you run tours and you’re wrestling with something specific in your business right now, this is built for you.
Every topic is generated in advance by the people attending. Before the event, you’ll be asked what you need help with, and that becomes the floor. You’re not picking from a program someone else wrote. You’re picking from what your fellow attendees actually asked for.
Monday, November 16: Tours & Welcome. Gather at 6pm for the welcome event. If you arrive earlier in the day, there will be optional tours and small group meetups.
Tuesday, November 17: Conversations Day 1. A full day at the tables, working through the topics curated from attendee needs.
Wednesday, November 18: Conversations Day 2 & Takeaways. More table time in the morning, plus coaches and fellow operators on hand to help you turn the conversations into an actual next step for your business. The day ends at 4pm, and you’re free to depart any time after that.
No. The event ends at 4pm, but you can depart earlier if your travel requires it.
No. The event ends at 4pm, but you can depart earlier if your travel requires it.
We have a room block reserved at The Seelbach Hilton Louisville for November 15, 2026 through November 19, 2026. Booking your room is simple, just select “Book a Room” to receive your group’s preferred rate. Book now.
$199 for PRO members, $249 for everyone else. Your ticket covers the full event and the welcome party.
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. If you can’t make it, you’re welcome to pass your ticket to someone else at your business.
Yes. TP CONNECT’s table format means sponsors host their own ongoing conversation on the floor, on a topic of their choosing, rather than staffing a booth between sessions. Reach out to aubrie@tourpreneur.com for details.