Find tour operator software solutions to help you run a more efficient, organized and effective business. Sometimes you feel you can't take on any more clients or you can't get aggressive in growing your business because you're so busy just trying to keep up. The right tour operator software package will improve your efficiency and effectiveness so you make fewer mistakes and free up more time for additional clients.

Tour operator software helps you run and grow a successful business by providing the tools to build and sell tour packages, handle reservations, manage customers and vendors and help you with accounting, marketing and commissions. As you search for the right tour operator software provider, keep the following in mind:

1. Compare prices for tour operator software – they vary widely.

2. Look for ease of installation/use of tour operator software in your selection criteria.

3. Check the tour operator software list of features to make sure you'll actually use everything you pay for.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Purchase tour operator software for reservations only

If you only want the bare essentials, consider purchasing software to help you with online reservations.

I recommend: If you're looking for simple and inexpensive, let your customers book tours with you 24/7 using Rezgo Free. This free online tour reservation software lets you accept web reservations securely and efficiently and even lets you control when your website is available to customers, so you can update it privately at your convenience. It lets you retrieve bookings from the trash bin if you accidentally delete them, but you'll have to sign up for a separately priced technical support plan. Request a demonstration of ResLogic's Web ResManager, an online reservation solution designed for small to mid-sized companies like tour operators, vacation packagers, destination marketers and tourism bureaus. Features include a graphical browser-based interface for ease of navigation, easy creation of custom quotes/reservations, a comprehensive reservation display, integrated credit card capture and processing, a stand-alone airfare management system, group air management and much more.

Order an all-in-one tour operator software package

Don't spend money on multiple software solutions if you can find everything you need in one package.

I recommend: Check out the demo, screenshots or trial version of ViaTour, an online software solution for helping you with tour planning, costing, marketing and delivery. The comprehensive solution provides you with tools for contact management, reservation processing, tour mailings, rooming and inventory, air and transfers, financials, budget, file linking, reminders, call log, promotions, surveys, commission, security and audit trail and custom fields/reports. Contact InfoTree for more information about its ProTour or ProTourSQL software. Its features will let you handle reservations, inventory, programs/packages, accounting and reports. With a license, the company offers one week of comprehensive training at its corporate headquarters and ongoing training until you go live.

Consider tour operator software designed in modules

Purchasing your software in modules allows you the freedom of building the solution right for your particular business.

I recommend: Request a needs assessment and demonstration of the PEAK 15 Tour Operator Software Suite, a web-based application that lets you choose only the modules you need. Modules include trip planning, customer management and vendor management, as well as website integration and numerous reports to help you with marketing, operations, fulfillment and accounting. Contact Tricon Systems for more information on or a demo of the Rex Tour Management System for your company. This modular, web-based system includes fully integrated reservations, operations, accounting and management information systems. It even gives you the ability to sell packaged tours or FIT itineraries and provides for fixed price packages, dynamic priced packages and different combinations.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  While sifting through tour operator software information, ensure the provider you settle on will provide you with the technical service and support you expect, and confirm the company's days/hours of operation.