Blog resource library for tour operators and travel agents

Travex Africa
Specialists in crafting boutique tours throughout Africa, Travex Africa is a tour operator that was on a mission to find software that would transform their business. In 2019 they found exactly that with Tourwriter. Read this story to learn why founder, Hannah Morris believes Tourwriter is refreshingly simple, beautifully customisable and delightfully affordable.

Tourism Accelerator launches to help startup founders re-shape the tourism industry
Wellington-based startup programme Lightning Lab has teamed up with Tourwriter to launch Tourism Accelerator 2020. Set to commence in October 2020, the programme focuses on helping New Zealand startup founders who are designing solutions to make travel better for travellers, suppliers, and the environment.to make travel better for travellers, suppliers, and the environment.

Indian Excursions Co
Indian Excursions Co is a luxury tour operator that specialises in crafting tailor-made itineraries to Rajasthan, India. Since launching in 2009 they have continued to grow and knew they needed a great itinerary builder software solution to help them scale efficiently. After signing up to Tourwriter, co-founders Madeleine Hann and Shiv Gurjar have been able to cut their itinerary creation time in half, while also producing a high-end itinerary that reflects their luxury offering.

Tourwriter launches new Minim plan with pricing designed to help tour operators during COVID-19
Tourwriter have launched a new per-user pricing model for Minim that gives tour operators even more freedom from cashflow uncertainty and will help them prepare for the inevitable recovery of the tourism industry. Meet Minim One.

The future of tourism: travel trends for 2021 and beyond
What will the future of travel look like? While we can’t be sure of the specifics, we certainly know that travel will look very different in 2021 and beyond. However, with this comes an exciting opportunity to adapt their business practices, innovate and get creative. Continue reading to get a glance at what’s in store for the future of tourism and learn how to sustain your profitability.

Alter-nativ Brésil
This tour operator specializes in personalized off-the-beaten-track adventure holidays, with a commitment to the sustainable development of Brazil With their growth came a need for a time-saving travel software solution. Learn how Tourwriter has streamlined their database, boosted their productivity and saved them significant time over the last 10 years.

Huellas E-Travel
Huellas E-Travel is a tour operator that specialises in designing breathtaking, sustainable itineraries through Costa Rica. As interest in Huellas offering grew, founder, Mauricio Esquivel knew he needed to find a tour operator software solution. In 2019, Huellas E-Travel found Tourwriter, and have been using it ever since to scale while building the personalised, environmentally conscious itineraries that their customers love them for.

How AI can help tour operators provide a more personalised customer experience
It might seem counterintuitive, but Artificial Intelligence can actually help personalise the customer experience for your customers. Learn how your tour operator business can use AI in a variety of ways to improve the whole travel experience for your customers.

8 things your itinerary builder software should have
Whether you’re just about to launch your new travel business, have finally grown out of using Word and Excel to craft itineraries, or simply need a change from your current software provider, this blog is designed to help you steer the ship in the right direction.

Tourwriter appoints Glenn Campbell and Pierre Malou as co-CEO’s to lead the company towards further growth
Glenn Campbell and Pierre Malou, as part of a change of leadership structure, will take on a co-CEO partnership. With the global tourism industry feeling the impact of COVID-19, Tourwriter’s board of directors felt now was an important time for the Wellington-based technology company to be agile and adapt with the changing tourism landscape.