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Articles tagged “tours and activities”

Tour Operators

South Africa’s Entrepreneurs Reinvent Tours: From ‘Poorism’ to Authenticity

Daniel Adidwa and Phakamile Hlazo are each building multi-day travel experiences in South Africa. Their stories highlight larger themes about what's next for the sector.

Selene Brophy | 3 weeks ago

South Africa’s Entrepreneurs Reinvent Tours: From ‘Poorism’ to Authenticity

Tour Operators

Travel Experiences in Demand: Survey of 18,000 Travelers Reveals Preferences

A massive survey of 18,000 travelers worldwide suggests that 2024 is shaping up to be a year when tours, activities, and experiences are decisive. Now if only marketers will catch up to reality.

Selene Brophy | 4 weeks ago

Travel Experiences in Demand: Survey of 18,000 Travelers Reveals Preferences

Tourism

Africa’s Travel Opportunity: A Young, Rising Middle Class 

'Africa for Africa' might sound cliche, but industry stakeholders think its potential as a tourism strategy has yet to be fully tapped.

Selene Brophy | 4 weeks ago

Africa’s Travel Opportunity: A Young, Rising Middle Class 

Online Travel

Google Upgrades Maps With Photo-First Searches of Things to Do

Google's push to visually immersive search on its maps app may boost the discoverability of hidden-gem tours, activities, and museums.

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

Google Upgrades Maps With Photo-First Searches of Things to Do

Tour Operators

Australian Adventure Tourism Operator Sees Chinese Tourist Revival

The Chinese traveler's slow return continues to impact global travel. But adventure tourism operators are optimistic they'll be parachuting into newly opened group travel countries like Australia.

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

Australian Adventure Tourism Operator Sees Chinese Tourist Revival

News Blog

Consumer Preference for Experiential Gifts Peaks – Survey

A new survey by tours and activities online marketplace GetYourGuide showed American consumers want gifts that allow them to travel and experience the world more.  92% of participants said they prefer receiving experiences over physical gifts, up from 77% last year. The survey, now in its third year, showed marked growth in the desire for…

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

Startups

DiDi Autonomous Driving Raises $149 Million for Robotaxis: Startup Funding Roundup

DiDi said robotaxis will be available on its rideshare app by 2025, and Regent Craft said it will begin testing electric seagliders next year.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

DiDi Autonomous Driving Raises $149 Million for Robotaxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Tour Operators

Israel Tours Canceled as Operators Remain Cautious

Tour operators are trying to be sensitive to the war conditions currently underway in Israel.

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

Israel Tours Canceled as Operators Remain Cautious

Tour Operators

Black Tomato Adds Luxury Group Travel Line

Group travel is a mixed bag — some love it, others not so much. One luxury tour operator wants to design group travel itineraries suited to individual needs but intended to create a lasting impact within the group.

Selene Brophy | 2 months ago

Black Tomato Adds Luxury Group Travel Line

News Blog

ToursByLocals Appoints Lisa Chen as New CEO

ToursByLocals has appointed Lisa Chen as its new CEO. The leadership change comes as co-founder and former CEO Paul Melhus steps into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board. Chen initially joined the company in February 2023 as president and brings extensive experience from her previous executive roles at Expedia and Disney. With 135…

Selene Brophy | 2 months ago