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Operations6 min read
No-Show and Late Cancellation Policies for Tour Operators
A no-show policy only works if it is clear, fair and enforced the same way every time. Here is how to set cancellation tiers, back them with payment and handle the awkward cases.
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Tour Pricing Strategy: Group, Private and Seasonal Prices
Pricing is the fastest lever on your profit. This guide covers how to set a floor from your costs, price group and private tours, handle seasons and keep every channel consistent.
Payments6 min read
International Payments for Tour Operators: Methods by Region
Cards are not the default everywhere. This guide maps the payment methods travellers use by region, the gateways that support them and the costs to watch.
Marketing6 min read
How to Get More Direct Bookings: A Tour Operator Checklist
Direct bookings cost far less than OTA bookings, but travellers only book direct when it is easy and they can find you. This checklist covers the steps that make the difference.
Bookings6 min read
Commission-Free Booking Software: Costs at Every Volume
Percentage fees look cheap when you are small and expensive when you grow. This worked example shows where flat-fee booking software starts to save money, and where it does not.
Switching7 min read
Switching Tour Booking Systems Without Losing Data or SEO
Switching booking systems is less risky than it looks if you plan it properly. This step-by-step guide covers data, future bookings, payments, redirects and the cut-over day.
Operations6 min read
Booking Software for Trekking Companies: What to Look For
Most booking software is built for two-hour tours. Trekking and expedition companies need fixed departures, traveller details, staged payments and tools that work on the trail.
Payments6 min read
Tour Deposits and Balance Payments: Schedules by Trip Type
A deposit that suits a three-hour food tour is wrong for a three-week expedition. Here are sample schedules by trip type and the mechanics of collecting balances automatically.
Switching6 min read
FareHarbor Fees Explained: What Operators and Guests Pay
FareHarbor is often described as free for operators, but someone still pays. Here is how the booking fee works, what it costs your guests and how to compare it fairly.
Marketing6 min read
Viator and GetYourGuide Commission vs Direct Bookings
OTAs bring travellers you would not reach alone, but a 20–30% commission changes the maths of every booking. Here is how to compare the real cost with selling direct.
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