Blog resource library for tour operators and travel agents
A Hole-in-One Solution to Drive Seamless, Professional Golf Travel Experiences
From prestigious corporate retreats and society outings to bucket-list luxury golf escapes, Tourwriter streamlines your supplier management, pricing, and itinerary design. We help you stay out of the rough by automating the admin side of golf travel, ensuring smooth…
Meet Ian: Our New Data Scientist, Obsessed With Your Success
From managing data for 148 million Americans to revolutionizing travel, our latest project brings Fortune 500 insights to your agency. See how our new RIA analytics turns “data entry” into a high-growth roadmap. Stop guessing—start knowing.
ITB Berlin 2026: Essential Planning Guide for Tour Operators & DMCs
Table of contents What is ITB Berlin? Dates, venue, and opening hours Who should attend (and why) What to do before you go On-the-ground tips Post-show follow-up checklist ITB Berlin: how to plan your most productive show yet For many travel businesses, ITB Berlin is…
Tourplan Reviews & Alternatives (2026 Buyer’s Guide)
Table of Contents The Core Difference: Logistics vs. Design At-a-Glance Comparison Table Itinerary Building: How to Create Multi-City Trips Accounting: Native Ledger vs. Xero Integration Supplier & Product Management Pricing & Affordability Decision Matrix:…
Stripe rates for travel businesses. A clear and simple breakdown.
Stripe is widely used in travel. It is fast to set up and works across many currencies. The challenge is that Stripe rates depend on the region, the currency, and the origin of the card. Stripe does not publish one global price list, so the true cost of a payment is…
Meet Thomas Blum: Tourwriter’s new customer success lead
Meet Thomas Blum If you’ve spent any time in the Tourwriter world, you already know the name Thomas. On a support call. In a webinar. Buried in a help file at 11:58 pm while untangling a rate sheet. The calm voice, encyclopedic product knowledge and unshakable…
The Hidden Cost of Double Entry in Travel Operations
The Hidden Cost of “Double Entry” in Travel Operations It’s 11pm and you’re reviewing a quote one last time before sending it tomorrow. The itinerary is beautiful: a three-week journey through Scotland’s highlands and islands with private castle stays, whisky trail…
ILTM Cannes 2025 Guide
ILTM Cannes 2025: Your Insider Guide to the International Luxury Travel Market 1-4 December 2025 • Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes, France Welcome to the premier gathering of luxury travel professionals. The ILTM Cannes event is the main title in the…
Tourwriter Unveils First Certified Xero Integration for Luxury Travel Operators
London, UK – October 2025 – Tourwriter has launched the first certified Xero integration in the travel industry. The integration lets travel designers manage complex trips while reconciling accounts in real time.
WTM London 2025
Attending World Travel Market for the first time? Or a seasoned WTM attendee? This guide will help you make the most of your time at ExCeL in November.
How Templates + Images Turn the Best Online Itinerary Builder into a Luxury Travel Designer’s Secret Weapon
The best online itinerary builder just got better with templates + images In the world of luxury and bespoke travel design, choosing the right travel itinerary builder is the difference between spending hours building proposals that go nowhere—and quickly…
The Best Umapped Alternative for Luxury Travel Designers: Tourwriter
Tourwriter is the best Umapped alternative for luxury travel designers, offering automated itineraries, mobile sharing & end-to-end connectivity—switch now for exclusive discounts!
Report reveals the latest trends in Luxury Tourism.
The luxury tourism sector is poised for transformative changes, driven by evolving consumer expectations and technological advancements. The latest insights reveal that the road ahead revolves around flexibility, personalization, and technology.
Seal the Deal: Customer Care for Luxury Tour Operators
We all know to secure bookings as luxury tour operators, exceptional customer care that attentively addresses clients’ unique needs is essential. Tour operators can stand out and foster enduring relationships by adopting focused, detail-oriented strategies that cater to…
Time management for Tour Operators.
As a tour operator, managing time efficiently is not just a goal, it’s an essential part of your business model. In an industry where customer satisfaction and tailor-made experiences are paramount, juggling between various tasks – from itinerary planning to customer …
Tour operator software: How the right stack can drive growth.
In the fiercely competitive luxury travel industry, choosing the best software for your tour operator business can significantly transform the efficiency of your travel agent operations.
How does the travel industry actually work?
Who are the key players in the industry, where do they all fit together and how does the industry actually work?! There’s no doubt that the travel industry is a confusing space to wrap your head around so we’ve broken it down for you in this easy new resource.
Report reveals travel designers are thriving post-covid.
Tourwriter has launched their long-awaited 2024 Travel Designers Benchmarking Report. Allowing travel designers and tour operators globally to benchmark their business in the tailormade travel industry.
Travel designers- meet the influencers you should work with.
Understand the role travel influencers play in the industry and why tour operators should be following, interacting and collaborating with them. Explore eight global travel influencers who are inspiring travellers daily.
Tourism news websites you can trust
In the tourism industry it can be hard to differentiate the reliable travel news sources from the not-so-trustworthy ones. In this blog we summarise the top travel news websites that tour operators, travel agencies and DMC’s should pay attention to.