Blog resource library for tour operators and travel agents
The story behind the Tourwriter brand
Tourwriter has a new look. Glenn Campbell on twenty-two years of building software for operators, and why the brand has evolved with it.
A Hole-in-One Solution to Drive Seamless, Professional Golf Travel Experiences
From prestigious corporate retreats and society outings to bucket-list luxury golf escapes, Tourwriter streamlines your supplier management, pricing, and itinerary design. We help you stay out of the rough by automating the admin side of golf travel, ensuring smooth…
Meet Ian: Our New Data Scientist, Obsessed With Your Success
From managing data for 148 million Americans to revolutionizing travel, our latest project brings Fortune 500 insights to your agency. See how our new RIA analytics turns “data entry” into a high-growth roadmap. Stop guessing—start knowing.
ITB Berlin 2026: Essential Planning Guide for Tour Operators & DMCs
Table of contents What is ITB Berlin? Dates, venue, and opening hours Who should attend (and why) What to do before you go On-the-ground tips Post-show follow-up checklist ITB Berlin: how to plan your most productive show yet For many travel businesses, ITB Berlin is…
Tourplan Reviews & Alternatives (2026 Buyer’s Guide)
Table of Contents The Core Difference: Logistics vs. Design At-a-Glance Comparison Table Itinerary Building: How to Create Multi-City Trips Accounting: Native Ledger vs. Xero Integration Supplier & Product Management Pricing & Affordability Decision Matrix:…
Stripe rates for travel businesses. A clear and simple breakdown.
Stripe is widely used in travel. It is fast to set up and works across many currencies. The challenge is that Stripe rates depend on the region, the currency, and the origin of the card. Stripe does not publish one global price list, so the true cost of a payment is…
Meet Thomas Blum: Tourwriter’s new customer success lead
Meet Thomas Blum If you’ve spent any time in the Tourwriter world, you already know the name Thomas. On a support call. In a webinar. Buried in a help file at 11:58 pm while untangling a rate sheet. The calm voice, encyclopedic product knowledge and unshakable…
The Hidden Cost of Double Entry in Travel Operations
It’s 11pm and you’re reviewing a quote one last time before sending it tomorrow. The itinerary is beautiful: a three-week journey through Scotland’s highlands and islands with private castle stays, whisky trail experiences, and a yacht charter through the Hebrides….
ILTM Cannes 2025 Guide
ILTM Cannes 2025: Your Insider Guide to the International Luxury Travel Market 1-4 December 2025 • Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes, France Welcome to the premier gathering of luxury travel professionals. The ILTM Cannes event is the main title in the…
Tourwriter Unveils First Certified Xero Integration for Luxury Travel Operators
London, UK – October 2025 – Tourwriter has launched the first certified Xero integration in the travel industry. The integration lets travel designers manage complex trips while reconciling accounts in real time.
WTM London 2025
Attending World Travel Market for the first time? Or a seasoned WTM attendee? This guide will help you make the most of your time at ExCeL in November.
How Templates + Images Turn the Best Online Itinerary Builder into a Luxury Travel Designer’s Secret Weapon
The best online itinerary builder just got better with templates + images In the world of luxury and bespoke travel design, choosing the right travel itinerary builder is the difference between spending hours building proposals that go nowhere—and quickly…