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Multi-Day Podcast: The Ultimate Sales Machine

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[Women] Travel Entrepreneurs: Moving Past Uncertainty to Build a Strong Business

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How the Concept of “Play” Can Improve Your Tours

On this episode of Tourpreneur, we explore the power of play in the tourism industry. Samantha Hardcastle (The Storied Experience), emphasizes that incorporating elements of play into tour experiences can create a more engaging and memorable experience for participants. We discuss the different modes of play and how they are connected to individuals' childhood behaviors and hobbies. We also delve into the neuroscience of play and its importance in facilitating continuous learning.
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Using Brain Science to Craft Immersive Tours (Episode 235)

This episode with Paul Zak will discuss immersive storytelling and how to pair that with staging, and surprise to craft memorable experiences.
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How will AI Impact Tourism & Operators? (Episode 234)

Looking to stay ahead of the curve with the latest in travel technology? This episode talks about booking tools, digitized experiences, taking risk, and more.
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Automations & Guest Experience: A Travel Technology Panel Discussion

The Tourpreneur Team sits down with Ryan O'Grady of Fotaflo, and Henry Bishop of the Tomis marketing agency to talk all things travel tech and automations.
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Tipping, Tiktok and Evolving Your Business

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Multiday Technology Insights

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Booking Software Insights: A Panel Discussion

Growing Your Tour Business Through Linkedin

Growing Your Tour Business Through Linkedin

Peter Syme drops in to chat about how he has made six figures growing his business through a seldom used social platform for the tours and activities sector… LinkedIn.
Women in Travel: How to Craft Tours Focused on Telling the Stories of Women

Women in Travel: How to Craft Tours Focused on Telling the Stories of Women

Amanda, Carol, Zakia, Caroline and Mary discuss how they craft female focused stories and products in their tours.
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Three Things Some Marketing Agencies Won’t Tell You

Just about every operator who I come across has a horror story about working with a marketing agency. This has left them with a bitter taste in their mouth and wary of trusting another to do the job they want them to do.
Women in Travel: The Highs and Lows of Changing your Career into Tours & Activities

Women in Travel: The Highs and Lows of Changing your Career into Tours & Activities

Amanda, Carol, Zakia, Caroline and Mary all moved from jobs outside of tourism to become tour operators. they share their stories to help those thinking the same.
The potential and threat to tour operators from this tech is high. Jonathan Elkoubi and Peter Syme discuss the threats and opportunities.

AI in tourism is here. You need to grasp the potential.

The potential and threat to tour operators from this tech is high. Jonathan Elkoubi and Peter Syme discuss the threats and opportunities.
Facebook Ad Basics: 5 Top Tips

Facebook Ad Basics: 5 Top Tips

Chris provides some Facebook Ad Basics you must follow to make sure your ad campaigns are hitting all the right notes with your audience and your business.
Why We Need More Women Mentors in Travel

Why We Need More Women Mentors in Travel

Amanda, Carol, Zakia, Caroline and Mary discuss those women who inspire them and why we need more female mentors in our industry.
The Changing Face of Tour Operating and Tourism

The Changing Face of Tour Operating and Tourism

A discussion on how a couple of old industry friends with over 40 years between them in tour operating see how the industry has changed.
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Hot Seat Business Analysis: Rewind Dubrovnik

In this member’s-only Hot Seat, we sit down with Lukša Malohodžić of Rewind Dubrovnik to talk about the fantastic growth and success of his business so far, and the growing pains of looking ahead.
Operator Story: Neil Lapping of Macs Adventure

Operator Story: Neil Lapping of Macs Adventure

Neil will share his story on how he grew the business, adapting to changes, how Brexit has affected his business and providing advice for others
5 Social Media Marketing Tips

5 Social Media Marketing Tips

Marica Brewster of the Von Mack Agency shares 5 top social media marketing tips on how to grow your social presence and staying true to your brand.
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What Makes Great Storytelling Content?

How do you tell the whole story of a destination, the full, complete picture of the history of a place and how do you do it in a way that connects truly with your audience?
Creating a Commission Free Travel Agent

Creating a Commission Free Travel Agent

Peter Syme sits down with Charles of Painted Circle to discuss the ideas behind Painted Circle, and how he will make it commission free and how it will benefit operators.
Innovation for Tour Operators

Innovation for Tour Operators

Marc and Peter discuss how tour operators can innovate and also some hints and hacks to help them.
Operator Story: Zakia Moulaoui Guery of Invisible Cities

Operator Story: Zakia Moulaoui Guery of Invisible Cities

Zakia discusses how she came up with the idea of this amazing global social enterprise, by helping homeless people become tour guides!