Running the day
Guides on selling, getting paid and running the day, from operators in the Caribbean and beyond.
Running the day articles, page 4

St. Maarten Boat Tours: Ops Playbook
A practical operations checklist for St. Maarten boat tours: safety, seasonality, pricing, and booking workflows that reduce no-shows.
The Real Reason to Ask for Tour Guest Feedback

Positioning Your Boat Tour for The Luxury Market
Repel the party crowds and attract your ideal guest with these tips for positioning your boat tour

The Travel Habits That Stuck Since 2020
Travel is slated for a massive comeback. Here's how to make the most if it.

Developing Your Tour Personality with The Archetypes

4 Tips for Structuring Small Group Tour Packages
As friends and families begin to gather again, here's how to make the most of your packaging

What Actually Inspires Travelers to Book a Tour
A recent survey of thousands of travelers reveals what moves them to certain destinations and experiences

How to Make Solo Travelers Love Your Tour
Solo travelers are a big untapped market for many tourism businesses. Here's what you need to know.

5 Must-Read Books for Tour & Activity Hosts
Brush up on strategies and wisdom that will help you up-level your experience in the years to come

Aligning Your Tour & Activity with a Movement
Consumers are becoming more and more inclined to support businesses with a strong purpose

What Travelers Are Really Buying When They Book a Tour
When tours & activity concern themselves with their guests' long term happiness & wellbeing, everyone wins

Creating a Multi-Concept Tour & Activity for Expansive Opportunities
Differentiating your offerings through additional interests and tourism appeals can help you grow

3 Steps to Creating a Value-Driven Purposeful Tour & Activity
When your values drive your experience, you'll attract desirable high-value guests to your tour & activity

How to Build Student Group Travel Packages That Sell
Educational travel experiences are on the rise. Here's how to create the perfect travel package that appeals to all kinds of student groups.

Top 5 Characteristics of the Best Tours and Travel Activities
What does it take to become the best tour in the market? Passion, creativity, and innovation top the list.

How to Position Your Tour for Luxury Guests
Providing five-star service from start to finish is just one of the keys to creating a luxury experience.

How to Attract Baby Boomer Travelers in 2026
More time & resources to allocate to traveling, boomers are an important market for tourism attractions.

Crafting a Protective Cancellation Policy for Your Tour & Activity
With travel unpredictability, the most important thing you can do is set fair policies for your guests.

4 Steps to Increase Your Tour’s Appeal Without Breaking the Bank
The itinerary matters most to today's traveler - not the price. Here are ways to increase the value of your tour & activity.

4 Tips for Creating Unique Boat Tours
A unique angle will help you stay competitive in the boat tour market - what's yours?

4 Tour Activities Growing Fastest in 2026
Many tour companies leave money on the table each and every quarter by not looking for opportunities to capitalize on popular tourist activities.

The 5 Tour Metrics That Actually Matter
Are you tracking this important data for your tour & activity?

Tour Operator Talk: Behind the Scenes with Caribbean Boat Charter Business in Antigua, CocoVibes
Join us as we pull back the curtain on some of the most successful tour & activity businesses around the world!

How to Build a Successful Walking Tour Business
It starts with knowing your niche and giving them something remarkable to witness!