Tour Operator

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the tour operator sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on the brands in multi-day, single-day and packages, including their strategies, executives and positions in the market.

News / Online

Airbnb gets into multiday tours game with launch of Airbnb Adventures

By Jill Menze | June 13, 2019

The adventures, numbering more than 200 at the outset, are available either exclusively to Airbnb or provided by small local operators. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Will sightseeing buses be first to globally scale with autonomous vehicles?

By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | June 12, 2019

Robo-taxis are a fool's errand. Instead, delivering experiences such as sightseeing via autonomous vehicle makes for a better near-term strategy. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Booking.com on its buy or partner strategy for experiences

By Kevin May | June 10, 2019

Booking.com's semi-official entry into the tours and activities sector was notable for many things - not least why did it take so long. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Jason Morehouse of Checkfront

By Kevin May | June 7, 2019

Since launching in June, 2010, Checkfront has grown from a humble operation in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, to a business that processes over $1 billion in bookings annually, made by tour and... Read More

News / Online

Google shuts Trips app, everything migrates to broader Google Travel platform

By Kevin May | June 6, 2019

The search giant quietly updated the app's help page this week to reveal support for the product will cease after almost three years in the market. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Klazz - Battleground pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2019

By PhocusWire | June 5, 2019

Language travel is reinvented by applying algorithmic solutions to match students with freelance teachers abroad. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: GuruWalk - Battleground pitch runner-up at Phocuswright Europe 2019

By PhocusWire | May 28, 2019

The revolution of "pay-what-you-want" walking tours - find out why travelers love this concept so much. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Setoo - Battleground pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2019

By PhocusWire | May 22, 2019

Empowering e-businesses to turn insurance into products consumers love and providing a new insurance experience. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: How the travel industry is preparing for Brexit

By Linda Fox | May 21, 2019

Travel and tourism executives discuss Brexit plans during Phocuswright Europe 2019 in Amsterdam. Read More

News / Online

Lastminute.com Group now also a media company, offers out marketing services

By Linda Fox | April 15, 2019

Lastminute.com Group launches Forward as an independent media business. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How smaller travel brands can ride the personalization wave

By Matt Langie - Adara | April 2, 2019

Personalization is great for a global airline, or even a regional cruise line. For most smaller travel brands, even regular personalization can seem out of reach. Read More