Articles tagged “tour guides”

Experiences

ToursByLocals CEO on Brand Transformation and Rising Demand for Authentic Experiences

Following pandemic setbacks, ToursByLocals has completed a long-awaited rebrand meant to signal growth.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 months ago

ToursByLocals CEO on Brand Transformation and Rising Demand for Authentic Experiences

News Blog

TUI Teams Up With National Geographic to Expand Small-Group Day Tours

European tour operator TUI's tours and activities division, TUI Musement, has expanded its collaboration with National Geographic Expeditions, launching 40 new NatGeo Day Tours.  Previously only available as part of a cruise itinerary package, travelers can now independently book a mix of one-day and half-day itineraries. According to a partnership update released by TUI, these NatGeo…

Selene Brophy | 10 months ago

News Blog

ToursByLocals Appoints Lisa Chen as New CEO

ToursByLocals has appointed Lisa Chen as its new CEO. The leadership change comes as co-founder and former CEO Paul Melhus steps into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board. Chen initially joined the company in February 2023 as president and brings extensive experience from her previous executive roles at Expedia and Disney. With 135…

Selene Brophy | 12 months ago

Startups

Tailbox Raises $1.5 Million for AI-Based Tour Guide: Startup Funding Roundup

Tailbox is the latest generative AI startup in travel to raise venture capital, this time with a future vision to provide travelers with a personal digital tour guide.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Tailbox Raises $1.5 Million for AI-Based Tour Guide: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

AI trip planners, alternative jet fuel, the metaverse, next-generation chargers for airline passengers: There is a big variety of travel tech startups raising money lately.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

Experiences

Tourists Opting for Private Tours in Lesser-Known Cities

In a shift away from traditional tourist hubs, private tour guides nurture small group experiences in less-popular cities to grow their business organically.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Tourists Opting for Private Tours in Lesser-Known Cities

Experiences

Private Guides Craft Niche Harvest Season Tours

Harvest festivals come with narrow booking windows that could lead to possible challenges. However, private group tour guides lend themselves well to designing these experiences with a difference.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Private Guides Craft Niche Harvest Season Tours

Tourism

New York City’s Post-Pandemic Tourism Recovery Masks Long-Term Challenges

Once labeled the epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic, New York City is now an anchor for global tourism again and tourism is an even more important part of the city's economic future.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

New York City’s Post-Pandemic Tourism Recovery Masks Long-Term Challenges

Experiences

The Tour Guide Keeping the Spirit Alive at Madrid’s Chamberi Ghost Train Station

Madrid’s metro keeps the bustling city functioning smoothly, but most commuters don’t know about the Chamberí ghost station. So Javier Garrido Garde takes visitors on a tour of a largely forgotten part of Madrid's history.

Sonia Menken, Skift | 2 years ago

The Tour Guide Keeping the Spirit Alive at Madrid’s Chamberi Ghost Train Station

Tour Operators

The Women-Led Tour Operators That Grew From Travel Communities on Social Media

Safety concerns plus not having someone in your day-to-day life who wants to travel when or the way you want to, is fueling some travel communities online.

Tony Carne, Skift | 2 years ago

The Women-Led Tour Operators That Grew From Travel Communities on Social Media