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The world-renowned bus tour operator, Contiki, has started a movie club each Thursday. To join in the fun simply follow the link. All you’ll need is a current Netflix account.

Created by Shane Whaley of Tourpreneur, this group is filled with discussions on ongoing issues faced by tour operators in the industry today as well as advice shared between all members.

Arival has created a new portal called Arival Connect. Connect with peers & access resources from across the industry.

WotSay is connecting the best at home and food experiences that matches customers with their interests and preferences.

Created by Josh Oakes from How To Be A Better Guide. This group is also tremendously active and filled with healthy discussions. Josh also frequently provides his own resources within this group.

A new online community & job board for the airline, arts, tourism and hospitality industries.

A YouTube channel with a collection of videos talking about ‘coming out of isolation’ and preparing for the future for a guide perspective.

A Facebook Group moderated by Kelsey Toner, founder of Be a Better Guide that provides online tools to help tour operators succeed.

A new initiative to make the best out of being at home, with one-of-a-kind, online experiences. Great for operators looking for digital inspiration.

A network of webinars and meetups for tour directors and guides by tour directors and guides. Show and tell your knowledge with your peers.

Created with Tourism Tiger, this is one of the larger groups out there. This is where many industry veterans come to share their advice.

Tourpreneur has created a new directory of tourism operator reviewed and approved companies and services.

LinkedIn provides a detailed resource that includes 50+ ideas for cultivating diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Great ideas for businesses to develop strong and connected teams

Tripsguard is a new tool to help people understand current travel restrictions related to COVID-19 by country. Users can search by country, interactive map, or restriction type. It explains border closures, quarantine restrictions, social distancing guidelines and is updated regularly.

Trip School has developed an online tour experience directory to help inspire others in the industry exploring digital options during the pandemic.

Tools, events and resources from Destination New South Wales, Australia. While having an Australian flavour, the principles are relevant to the industry more broadly.

The Global Ecotourism Network is a portal with insights, tools, events and more for travel professionals aiming to be more sustainable.

Travel Daily Australia has launched a new podcast for the travel industry called ‘News on the Fly’.

GetYourGuide support site offers a series of guides to support operators during the coronavirus pandemic.

PhocusWire’s live blog includes extensive coverage, articles and commentary and updates from reliable news outlets. Find official government/agency bulletins for the travel industry as the industry faces COVID-19.

Podcasts specific to the needs and concerns of the attractions sector. Updated regularly, with content around COVID-19 currently available.

Run by Shane Whaley, connect to his daily briefing along with podcasts and resources targeted at helping the tour and activity sector and airing out concerns the industry faces.

Our partners at Wherewolf Digital Waivers are doing their part and collating useful COVID-19 information, resources and groups from a variety of our colleagues in the travel industry.

Dedicated to accessible, on-demand learning for anyone interested in wine, anywhere, any time. Connect with industry experts, participate in groups and discussions, share knowledge with easy to create learning tools with a community of wine professionals.

This website is a well-curated list of resources, companies needing help and companies offering help, specifically for COVID-19.

Associated with the likes of Chris Torres, author of ‘How to Turn Lookers into Bookers’, this site focuses on providing assistance for future-minded tourism professionals.

Skift provides the travel sector more details about what’s happening around COVID-19. Their editorial team is curating and commenting on content from other news outlets and health agencies to help the sector navigate through stories that matter.