--- title: "Running a tour business, written by people who do." description: "Practical guides for tour, charter and rental operators: selling on GetYourGuide and Viator, card payments in the Caribbean, deposits, weather days and booking pages that convert." url: https://junglebee.com/blog/page/10 --- # Running a tour business, written by people who do. Guides on selling, getting paid and running the day, from operators in the Caribbean and beyond. [ Getting paid5 min read ### Is it possible to offer a low-cost booking system for tours & activities? While most booking systems charge around 6%, Junglebee went the low-cost route. How would a 4% booking fee, with no monthly fee, positively impact your tour & activity? ](https://junglebee.com/blog/is-it-possible-to-offer-a-low-cost-booking-system-for-tours-activities)[ Running the day4 min read ### 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 ](https://junglebee.com/blog/3-steps-to-creating-a-value-driven-purposeful-tour-activity)[ Selling online5 min read ### Tour Marketing That Actually Pays Back A strong marketing mix of both on and offline strategies is the key to attracting more guests to your tour & activity ](https://junglebee.com/blog/destination-marketing-strategies-with-the-highest-roi)[ Selling online5 min read ### Google Business Profile Hacks That Get You Booked Get the most out of Google My Business for your tour & activity ](https://junglebee.com/blog/google-business-reviews-google-business-hacks-and-optimizations-for-tour-and-activity-operators)[ Selling online4 min read ### 2022 Trends to Integrate into Your Tour & Activity What does the new year hold for travel? Let's explore some of the biggest shifts that are impacting traveler booking behavior. ](https://junglebee.com/blog/2022-trends-to-integrate-into-your-tour-activity)[ Getting paid5 min read ### 25 Questions to Ask Before a Software Demo Ask the right questions to find the right booking software for you. ](https://junglebee.com/blog/25-questions-to-ask-before-scheduling-an-activity-reservation-software-demo)[ Selling online4 min read ### Storytelling Tips to Improve Your Tour & Activity Website There's an art and science to storytelling, and the payoff to getting it right is big. Here are ways to get started. ](https://junglebee.com/blog/storytelling-tips-to-improve-your-tour-activity-website)[ Running the day5 min read ### 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. ](https://junglebee.com/blog/how-to-create-student-group-travel-packages-and-increase-bookings)[ Selling online4 min read ### A 1-Hour A Day Marketing Plan for Tours & Activities Consistently putting effort into these creative and relationship building efforts will help you succeed ](https://junglebee.com/blog/a-1-hour-a-day-marketing-plan-for-tours-activities)[ Selling online5 min read ### Build a Tour Affiliate Program That Actually Pays Tap into your network and past customers to create a strong word-of-mouth affiliate program for your tour ](https://junglebee.com/blog/how-to-create-an-affiliate-program-for-your-tour-activity)[ Running the day3 min read ### 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. ](https://junglebee.com/blog/top-5-characteristics-of-the-best-tours-and-travel-activities)[ Selling online3 min read ### The State of the Tours Industry in 2021: Tour & Activity Operators’ Responses A 2021 survey captures the state of tourism across a variety of tour & activity businesses ](https://junglebee.com/blog/the-state-of-the-tours-industry-in-2021-tour-activity-operators-responses)[ Running the day5 min read ### 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. ](https://junglebee.com/blog/how-to-position-your-tour-activity-for-the-luxury-market)[ Selling online3 min read ### How to Upgrade Your Tour’s Aesthetic Making a strong first impression with your online presence can help you increase your booking conversion rate. ](https://junglebee.com/blog/how-to-upgrade-your-tours-aesthetic)[ Selling online3 min read ### A Tour & Activity Website Template Designed to Boost Bookings We’ve taken the guess work out of creating a website that converts. Junglebee no longer offers this template, but the layout tips apply to any tour website. ](https://junglebee.com/blog/a-tour-activity-website-template-designed-to-boost-bookings)[ Running the day5 min read ### How to Attract Baby Boomer Travelers in 2026 More time & resources to allocate to traveling, boomers are an important market for tourism attractions. ](https://junglebee.com/blog/attracting-baby-boomer-travelers-to-your-tours-activities)[ Running the day3 min read ### 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. ](https://junglebee.com/blog/crafting-a-protective-cancellation-policy-for-your-tour-activity)[ Selling online5 min read ### Holiday Promotions That Sell Tours Without Discounting Experiential gifts are trending - how can you leverage this? ](https://junglebee.com/blog/holiday-promotion-and-sales-tactics-for-tour-activity-operators)[ Running the day4 min read ### 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. ](https://junglebee.com/blog/4-steps-to-increase-your-tours-appeal-without-breaking-the-bank)[ Running the day5 min read ### 4 Tips for Creating Unique Boat Tours A unique angle will help you stay competitive in the boat tour market - what's yours? ](https://junglebee.com/blog/4-tips-for-creating-unique-boat-tours)[ Selling online6 min read ### 22 To-Do’s for a Successful Tour & Activity in 2022 This roundup of our best marketing & operations advice will help you get ahead in the upcoming year! ](https://junglebee.com/blog/22-to-dos-for-a-successful-tour-activity-in-2022)[ Running the day5 min read ### 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. ](https://junglebee.com/blog/4-popular-tourist-activities-to-capitalize-on)[ Selling online4 min read ### 5 PR Tips for Getting Free Press & Publicity for Your Tour There's always a story worth telling - what's yours? ](https://junglebee.com/blog/5-pr-tips-for-getting-free-press-publicity-for-your-tour)[ Selling online4 min read ### Why Visitor Information Centres Still Drive Bookings Make collaborative marketing and promotional efforts a priority with these tips! ](https://junglebee.com/blog/leveraging-your-local-visitor-information-centre-to-reach-travelers) **One useful email a month.**New guides for operators. 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