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Weighing the pros and cons of Kenya's proposed safari park fee increaseNairobi National Park visitors would pay $80, up from $43, which wouldn't deter luxury travelers but could put pressure on the...

Should tour ops be worried about Marriott, OTAs encroaching on their turf?Operators and packagers will have to continue to prove their unique value to travelers, something they will no doubt continue...

Finding niche products through partnersThe savvier travelers get, the more they want. Thus, the pressure is on for tour operators and wholesalers to keep up, to find...

A sense of security amid uncertaintyTour operators have a unique marketing chip when it comes to combatting travelers' fears and concerns.

For next-gen tour-goers, giving back is keyIt's a concept that has been gaining momentum for several years, but it's one that shows no signs of abating.

Operators often remain loyal in times of crisis"Unless there's a good reason to pull back, we can't succumb to fear. We need to continue to travel," said Paula Twidale,...

Follow your tour guide away from the crowdsAlthough we often associate tour operators with bringing people to only the most well-known sights in any given destination,...

The Airbnb-ization of touringHow and whether touring can or should modernize is often a subject of much debate in the tour operator industry.

Relationship advice for millennials and tour opsDuring this year's U.S. Tour Operators Association annual conference, a common theme kept cropping up: millennials, and whether...

Should we still be calling them escorted tours?It's no secret that the tour industry is trying to get away from the stereotypes of yore. In fact, operators have worked...

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