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Tourwriter welcomes Chief Operating Officer, Pierre Malou
Malou is the latest hire for the Wellington based company, who have undergone a period of rapid growth following the 2019 launch of their new online itinerary builder, Minim. Bringing experience from similar roles throughout Asia-Pacific, Pierre will be influential in helping Tourwriter continue with this substantial forward momentum.
Guide to Sustainable Travel Events in 2020
Ever wondered how your tour operator business can be more involved in sustainable tourism? A great way to start is by attending a sustainable event where you can network, learn and collaborate with other great minds. Take a peek at our guide to the best sustainable tourism events, conferences and trade shows of 2020 and beyond…
The 2020 Travel Trade Show and Conference Glossary
With hundreds of potential travel trade shows to attend, it’s tricky to differentiate between the conferences that are worth your time, and those that just won’t give you a return on your investment. Peruse this glossary for a run-down of the events to look out for in 2020 and beyond…
Tourwriter Releases The Biggest Study on Tour Operator Profitability Ever Produced
Tourwriter has released their largest-ever report on tour operator profitability, exploring niche markets, firmographics and business insights. With data sourced from over 6000 tour operators worldwide, this report gives significant insight into the ways tour operators can scale their business and increase profitability.
Savour Italy Tours
When you combine an experienced Italian sommelier, a team full of talented travel designers, one expert culinary advisor and a whole lot of passion for food and wine, you get Savour Italy Tours. This exceptional tour operator needed a replacement for Excel to craft their tailor-made culinary itineraries. With Tourwriter they got much more than expected. This is their story.
The biggest travel trends expected to hit in 2020
From ancestry travel to space exploration and everything in between; dive into a selection of the biggest trends expected to take the tourism industry by storm as we enter 2020.
Kizuna Travel
When translated, ‘Kizuna’ means bond, and staying true to their namesake, this Kizuna Travel team are obsessed with connecting with customers and offering impeccable service. Read more to learn why this meticulous tour operator chose Tourwriter to help them design and deliver their world class, luxury Japan itineraries.
Hidden Italy
Born from a love of exploring Europe by foot, this niche tour operator is now recognised as one of the industry’s pioneers in small group, active travel. Today, Hidden Italy is a much larger tour operator than owner, Simon Tancred, could have ever imagined. Learn how this booming business is growing by 15% year on year with the help of Tourwriter.
Guest New Zealand
A passion for the landscape, the people and everything the country had to offer was what motivated Michael to start Guest New Zealand; a unique tour operator focussing on giving their guests a taste of true New Zealand hospitality. Using Tourwriter has meant significantly cutting down their day to day workload enabling them to continue focussing on building those personal connections with their suppliers that are so valuable to their business.
Ahipara Travel – Their Tourwriter Integration Story
Ahipara Travel is a tour operator that specialises in crafting exclusive and luxurious experiences throughout New Zealand. As well as being one of Tourwriter’s earliest customers, Ahipara were also the world’s first tour operator to adopt the Tourwriter’s new product integration; a true testament to their pioneering spirit. In this story we explore how Tourwriter’s new product, is helping Ahipara craft their award-winning itineraries faster than ever, how it’s helping increase their conversion, and why their customers are loving it.