Being a tour guide was always your dream job. You love meeting new people, and you are proud of the place that you call home. It’s the perfect fit, because you get to spend your days showcasing the beauty of the world around you while learning more about those who have traveled there from across the globe. The reality is, when you open your tour and activity business, you will spend more time working behind the desk and managing the logistics than you will giving tours to your customers. With the right online booking system, you can step out of your office and into the tour van for good.

How Tour Guides Never Have to Sit in an Office

  • Connect with agents who will sell your products for you. Your distribution network is critical to your success, and when you create a solid network, you can forget about having to promote your own products and services. Agents such as OTAs, retail travel agents, visitor information centres and hotel concierges can resell your products and earn a commission. When you offer quality tours that can easily be booked online, they will be more likely to recommend your company to their own customers.
  • Establish a real-time booking system. An online booking system that offers live availability will eliminate much of the stress of your job as a business manager. You know that your website and your Channel Manager display the accurate, real-time information that customers need about your tours, and you don’t have to worry about over-booking. With live availability, you can accept reservations at any time of the day, from any platform or through any agent. Your virtual storefront is always open, so you have more time to simply enjoy the tours with your customers.
  • Sync your mobile devices with your office systems through useful mobile apps. With popular apps such as Trello, Slack and Buffer, you can stay connected with your business no matter where you are. If you have a group of people enjoying a picnic lunch, you can check the manifest for the next day and ensure that all of your tours are booked to capacity. With the Rezdy mobile app, you can keep track of your bookings, communicate with agents and operate your business from anywhere. Mobile apps allow you to focus on what you enjoy, without sacrificing the efficiency of your tour and activity business.

Now that you have implemented a quality online booking system that is customized to meet the needs of your specific tour and activity business, you can put the frustrations of boring office work behind you. Your customers can book online whenever they please, your agents will know your real-time availability, and you can always stay connected on your mobile device. You can live the dream of a tour guide once again!