ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Reach International Travelers and Increase Bookings with TourMappers

Original air date: Sep 18, 2024

Are you ready to tap into new, international markets and grow your business globally? Great news—ResNexus now connects to TourMappers! Watch this webinar to learn all about how to leverage TourMappers to grow your bookings and boost your visibility. International travelers are waiting to discover your property!

Who is this webinar for?

This webinar is designed for bed-and-breakfast owners, boutique hotel operators, glamping properties, and other experiential accommodations seeking to grow their bookings through international tourism marketing and tour-operator partnerships.


If you're interested in reaching travelers from Europe, Australia, and other global markets, this session explains how TourMappers North America connects your property with international travel advisors and tour operators who are actively building U.S. travel itineraries.

Key takeaways

Access to the "High-Value" International Traveler:

The primary benefit of this integration is reaching Foreign Independent Travelers (FIT). These guests are highly desirable because they typically:

  • Book further in advance: Providing better calendar stability.
  • Stay longer: Often booking multi-night stays as part of a larger regional tour.
  • Cancel less frequently: Because their trips involve international flights and complex itineraries, they are statistically more committed to their bookings.


Streamlined Distribution via "Receptive Operators":

TourMappers is a receptive tour operator, meaning they bridge the gap between local properties and hundreds of international travel agents.

  • Efficiency: Instead of a property owner having to negotiate with dozens of individual overseas agencies, they work solely with TourMappers.
  • Automation: Through the ResNexus integration, your rates and availability are synced automatically, eliminating the need for manual "allocation" or "allotment" sheets that were traditionally used in international travel trade.

Watch the webinar

Chapters

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Introduction

Who is TourMappers?

What is TourMappers?

TourMappers' Role

Foreign Independent Travelers (FIT)

Why do Tour Operatorse use TourMappers?

Why should a Property Work with TourMappers?

How to Work with TourMappers

Q&A

Frequently asked questions

Our webinar answers some of the most common questions about the international tourism industry.

  • What attracts international travelers?

    International travelers are often attracted to unique lodging experiences, authentic destinations, and well-planned travel itineraries. Many rely on travel agents or tour operators to organize their trips, especially when visiting the United States. Properties that offer distinctive experiences—such as bed and breakfasts, ranch stays, boutique inns, or glamping—are particularly appealing to international guests.

  • What is FIT travel?

    FIT travel stands for Foreign Independent Traveler. These travelers are not part of a large tour group and instead travel independently or in small parties such as couples, families, or friends. Their trips often include custom itineraries with multiple destinations and accommodations arranged through travel advisors or tour operators.

  • What is a receptive tour operator?

    A receptive tour operator is a travel company based in the destination country that works with international tour operators to arrange travel services such as accommodations, excursions, and transportation. TourMappers is a receptive tour operator in North America that connects international travel companies with lodging properties across the United States.

Ready to get started?

If you want to attract international travelers and expand your global reach, connecting with TourMappers North America through ResNexus is a powerful step.


Start increasing your international visibility and filling more rooms with long-lead bookings.