The international tourism industry met again at ITB NOW 2021 after a year’s break, and in numerous digital expert interviews, conferences and face-to-face conversations it became clear not only that the industry has grown closer as a result of the shared experiences in recent months. It is also ready to take off again. But what…
Read moreSwitzerland is known for its legendary cheese, chocolate and linguistic diversity, but above all, its breathtaking nature ensures that visitors from all over the world want to discover and experience the Alpine republic. It is the perfect adventure playground for tours, activities, sports and culinary experiences of all kinds. Swiss Activities was founded in spring 2020…
Read moreAmidst your personal frustration about a renewed closure of your Tour, Activity or Attraction, do not forget that your participants are also disappointed. They were looking forward to a great experience, wanted to redeem a gift or treat themselves after the first lockdown. Since we are all in this situation together, you should definitely make…
Read moreThe corona crisis has brought global tourism to a standstill and it will take some time before the sales figures of 2019 can be reached again. The lockdown will not last forever and, in the meantime, attractions and leisure activities in Europe are slowly starting to reopen their doors to visitors again. Some operators still…
Read moreReopening tours and activities – but at what price?
Industry news, Tipps & Tricks, Tips, Tricks
Christian BlumeAlmost everyday lockdown regulations are further relaxed throughout Europe more and more providers in the tour and activity industry are starting up their business again. Is your reopening imminent as well or do you just got it behind you? Then you will come up against the same questions that we are most often asked during…
Read moreIn times of crisis, such as the current one caused by the rapid spread of the coronavirus, providers of tours and activities worldwide face unexpected challenges. Above all, the demand for tourist offers and leisure experiences evaporates virtually overnight. Official travel restrictions are imposed and recommendations are communicated to avoid certain regions and countries….
Read moreWhether you offer cookery courses, quad-bike tours or Exit-Games, you will certainly want to make the online booking process as innovative and easy for your customers as possible. Why? Because customers nowadays are used to bookings hotels with their Smartphones, reserving tables in restaurants and buying tickets for concerts online with very few clicks –…
Read morebookingkit at ITB 2018
Branchen News, Industry news
Frank ScheibeIf you’ve been looking for an opportunity to get to know us in person, now’s the perfect time. The 2018 ITB travel trade show is set to get underway in Berlin in March and — you guessed it — bookingkit will once again be in attendance. The ITB is the world’s leading travel trade show,…
Read moreThe 10 “must-have” features of an online booking system
Booking system, Industry news, Tips
Patrick TheuerzeitWhether you offer cookery courses, quad-bike tours or Exit-Games, you will certainly want to make the online booking process as innovative and easy for your customers as possible. Why? Because customers nowadays are used to bookings hotels with their Smartphones, reserving tables in restaurants and buying tickets for concerts online with very few clicks –…
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