Tour Operator Tip: How to get a Plethora of Customer Reviews

Monday, September 12, 2011 by Brandon Lake
Talking about your travels is much easier than reviewing the plumber who fixed the toilet yesterday.  As tour operators, we should have no problem getting a plethora of reviews. 

Get Trip Reviews and Testimonials A recent post from KISS Metrics highlights 7 creative ways to get... Read More » »

Tour Operator Tip: Automated Lead Followup

Friday, September 9, 2011 by Brandon Lake
Someone visits your website, requests an itinerary, a brochure or a guide to your area.  You've generated a lead.  Now what?  Statistics show that nearly 50% of companies never follow-up with a prospect. They also show that over 80% of sales are...Read More » »

Tour Operator Tip: Are Your Follow-Up Emails on Target?

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 by Brandon Lake
marketing strategyResmark travel reservation software allows companies booking tours, events, lodging, classes and attractions to generate leads and then automatically follow-up with those leads by email. So, how do you know if your automated follow-up emails are...Read More » »

Using Your Reservation System to Push Retail Sales

Monday, February 14, 2011 by Chip Broyles
Does your reservation system up-sell your customers on the retail point-of-sale items that you offer?  It certainly should! 

Just because your online POS retail system is seperate from your reservation system, it doesn't mean that you can't increase...Read More » »

Natahala Outdoor Center Cuts Training Costs Dramatically with New Tour Booking Software

Friday, January 28, 2011 by Susan Richards
Rafting trips with NOC

Nantahala Outdoor Center more than doubled their online reservations the first year using Resmark tour booking software.  And because NOC has hundreds of employees, training is always a big issue.  With Resmark's tour booking software they cut...Read More » »

Online Research and Reservations is Where it's at in Adventure Travel

Monday, January 24, 2011 by Susan Richards
According to the Adventure Tourism Market Report, most adventure travelers research and book their trip online (see below).  It is a growing trend with no end in sight.

Market survey

If your adventure travel software is not fully equipped to easily handle online...Read More » »

Tour Operator Reservation System Saves Marriages

Monday, July 5, 2010 by Brandon Lake
Michael Smith, President of AdventureSmith, Inc. responds to questions about Resmark Systems as a reservation and marketing solution for the Canopy Tour and Challenge Course industry and tour operators in general.

Michael has 16 plus years experience...Read More » »

How Can You Impact the Conversation?

Thursday, June 10, 2010 by Brandon Lake
According to a study at USC, 50 million US Internet users are active in social networks.  For the travel and tour industry this represents a huge opportunity. Not only do people love to talk about travel experiences, but they also like to hear about...Read More » »

Are You Personal Enough?

Thursday, June 10, 2010 by Brandon Lake
It's no longer sufficient to simply insert a first name into an email.  Consumers want companies to get to know more about them and send them applicable information. A recent study by e-Dialog and published by eMarketer found that relevant...Read More » »

Lodging Reservation Systems

Saturday, May 29, 2010 by Resmark Systems Web Team
lodging softwareIf you're looking for a great place to stay on your vacation, where do you start? Online of course. If you're a bed and breakfast, campground, hostel, guest house, or hotel, an easy-to-use loging reservation system is essential.  With the right...Read More » »

Packaging in Activity Reservation Software is Important for Families

Friday, May 28, 2010 by Resmark Systems Web Team
family reservationsSummer is almost here and families are on the road.  When a family searches for the perfect adventure that suits everyones' needs, it's most likely that they'll begin their search online.  If you're a tour company, you need activity... Read More » »

The Marketing Revolution - Finding an Integrated Marketing & Reservation System

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 by Brandon Lake
Back in the 1990s, it seemed that marketing was a lot easier.  You had your phone, direct mail, television, radio, print, your website, a little email and that was about it.  Ah, the good old days...  Fast forward to 2010 and beyond.  Today your head...Read More » »

The Best Reservation Solution for Resort offering Tours

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 by Resmark Systems Web Team
beach resortThere has been an explosion in the last 10 years or so in all inclusive resorts.  A client can book at a resort and have all activities, meals, etc. under one umbrella.  These resorts often need to use tour reservation software to book and keep track...Read More » »

Avoiding Unwanted Adventures in Tour Booking Software

Monday, May 24, 2010 by Resmark Systems Web Team
tour booking softwareAs a tour operator, your first concern is to set up the perfect tour filled with adventure and excitement.  You do not want your guest's first adventure to be during the reservation process.  An adventure travel system makes it convenient and easy...Read More » »

How To Use Tour Reservation Software To Its Full Potential

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 by Resmark Systems Web Team
tour reservation softwareDo you run a tour on a regular basis or even a seasonal one?  Have you considered having your reservations online so that your clients can make their bookings on your website?

If you are a tour company, having a tour reservation form on your...Read More » »

Have Consumers Print Tickets From Your Website!

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 by Resmark Systems Web Team
ticket reservation softwareIf you operate a tour company and have a tour reservation form on your website, no doubt your website visitors enjoy it.  However, if that form really isn't drawing from your inventory, then you might want to get ticket reservation software.

When your...Read More » »

Complete Tour Operator Software

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 by Resmark Systems Web Team
4x4 tripIf you're a tour operator, then you know how unorganized you can get during your busy tour season.

However, when tour groups book online, you can quickly determine how many people are in a party for a particular tour and if there is room for more. 

The...Read More » »

Web Reservation Software Convenient and Cost Effective

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 by Resmark Systems Web Team

online tour reservation systemAny tour operator today knows that everyone makes their travel plans and reservations online, from air tickets and hotels to a complete tour. 

People make reservations online because it is convenient and cost effective for them.   As a tour operator,...

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How To Use Internet Reservation Software To Your Advantage

Friday, April 30, 2010 by Resmark Systems Web Team

online tour reservation systemInternet reservation software is extremely beneficial to companies that are in the hospitality business. Hotels, airlines and other businesses benefit tremendously using online reservation software.

There are some great benefits to using a reservation...

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Online Reservations To Make Your Business More Profitable

Monday, April 26, 2010 by Resmark Systems Web Team

online tour reservation systemDo you offer hiking or rafting tours throughout the year and are getting to the point where you cannot keep up with the reservations?

Or do you feel like you could have more reservations if you only had reservation booking software?

We can help.

With...

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