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Tour operators role in encouraging sustainable travel
Just in time for Earth Day, we are considering the practical initiatives tour operators can take with each of their travellers to encourage them to travel in a more environmentally friendly way. We discuss ways sustainability can be brought into trips, when planning and completing them.
How we are helping to heal our planet
We are proud to announce the launch of two new year-round global sustainability initiatives that aim to benefit local communities and natural environments around New Zealand, with the hope that we can expand the initiative to include other countries around the world.
Swe Tours
Swe Tours creates tailor-made itineraries which showcase the culture, wildlife and landscapes of Costa Rica for each traveller to experience. In order to expand their reach, Swe Tours knew it needed an automated system that would let them work faster while still giving them creative space to present their love and passion for Costa Rica.
How tour operators can make a positive economic impact on a destination
As a tour operator, you have the opportunity to decide where your money and that of your travellers ends up. Here are five initiatives to ensure that the expenses from the travel you offer benefit the destination and the communities your customers are visiting.
Tourwriter launches Better Travel Manifesto, a vision for a sustainable future for tourism
By taking the pledge, you are making a commitment to help create opportunities for better travel that will benefit everyone. You can use the pledge to guide your decisions, sculpt your experiences, inspire your employees, and showcase your vision for a more sustainable tourism industry to the world.
How to create tours for reunion travellers in 2022
As travel resumes, one of the first things people around the world will be doing is travelling with one intention: to be reunited with loved ones. Here’s few things your tour operator business can do to take advantage of this emerging niche market.
Hiring talent in a post-covid world
With a competitive employment market, the uncertainty of Covid and the perceptions of the industry; businesses within the tourism industry have a challenge ahead of them when it comes to hiring talent. We look at ways in which tourism businesses can stand out among the crowd and attract top talent to meet their needs.
Why inclusive travel is the key to unlocking new business in 2022
As businesses are looking to bounce back from the impacts of the pandemic, ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements is a great way to recover and grow in a more inclusive and resilient way.
Create more meaningful tours with these four socio-cultural initiatives
Change may not happen overnight, but there are ways that your business can maximise its positive impacts on host communities, create mutually beneficial social and cultural situations, and offer aid and support to the residents and cultures of host communities.
Make your tours more enriching with these environmentally friendly initiatives
As a tour operator business owner, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to incorporating earth-conscious practices into your business. To help get you started we’ve outlined seven initiatives you can take that both promote environmental sustainability and also create a more enriching experience for your travellers.