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How to Sell Tours Online: A Complete Guide for Operators in 2026
Still taking bookings over WhatsApp? It's time to upgrade. This complete guide shows tour operators exactly how to sell experiences online — step by step. From building a bookable website to syncing OTA channels and managing B2B partners, every stage is covered. Discover how operators in the GCC are using Turpal to automate their operations, increase direct bookings, and scale without the chaos.
Raneem Mohamed
6 min read


Take Back Control: Why Tour Operators in the Middle East Are Ditching OTA Dependency
Every booking through an OTA costs you more than commission — it costs you your customer relationship. You know the pitch. List your experiences on the major OTAs, get discovered, watch the bookings roll in. And it works — at first. But somewhere between the 20% commission cut, the branded confirmation email that goes to your guest from the OTA's domain, and the realization that you have no way to email that same guest again without paying to reach them again — the model star
Raneem Mohamed
6 min read


Peak Season Playbook: How Tour Operators Across the Middle East Can Win Eid Al-Adha Bookings
A practical guide to maximize Eid Al-Adha bookings for tour operators.
Raneem Mohamed
4 min read


Beyond the Unpredictable: How to Build a Resilient Travel Business in a Volatile World
The travel industry has always been dynamic—but in today’s world, it’s increasingly unpredictable. From economic shifts and environmental disruptions to geopolitical uncertainty, external factors can reshape demand overnight.
Raneem Mohamed
4 min read


Mastering the Midnight Market: How to Optimize Your Tour Operations for Ramadan
Master the midnight market this Ramadan. Explore practical strategies to shift to post-Iftar tours, streamline bookings, and grow your travel business in the GCC and MENAT region.
Raneem Mohamed
5 min read
How Travel Technology Platforms Are Solving the $2.2 Billion Revenue Gap in In-Destination Experiences
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sysadmin582
11 min read
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