AI is no longer just a backend tool. It is quickly becoming one of the first places guests go when planning a tour.

In this episode, we look at the buying journey from the customer’s perspective and break down how AI fits into tour research, comparison, and decision-making.

We share real examples of how travelers use tools like ChatGPT and Google’s AI results, how they move between AI, websites, reviews, and social media, and what actually pushes them to book.

You will learn:
- How tour customers are using AI to research and compare experiences
- What real data shows about AI traffic and conversions for tour websites
- Why your website still matters in an AI-driven world
- Simple ways to increase your authority so AI is more likely to recommend your business

This episode ties directly to the Dreaming and Planning stages of the Growth Engine and helps you understand how guests are finding and choosing tour operators today.

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Chapters
00:00 How Tour Customers Are Using AI to Plan Trips
02:10 What the AI Buying Journey Looks Like Today
04:25 Where AI Fits Into Tour Research and Comparison
07:10 Do Travelers Trust AI Recommendations?
10:05 How Guests Move From AI to Tour Websites
13:00 Real Examples of AI Influencing Booking Decisions
16:20 What AI Traffic Data Tells Tour Operators
19:30 Why Your Website Still Matters in an AI World
23:40 How to Show Up in AI Search Results as a Tour Operator

Most tour bookings do not come from one place, and that is exactly where many tour operators get stuck.

Guests discover tours across Google, review sites, OTAs, social media, AI tools, email, and even offline channels like brochures and hotels. If you are only focused on one channel, you are likely missing bookings you never even see.

In this first episode of The Tour Operator Growth Podcast, we break down omnipresence marketing for tour operators. What it really means, why it matters, and how to approach it without trying to do everything at once.

You will learn:

• How guests actually find and choose tour operators today
• Why your website is the foundation of every booking channel
• Which channels matter most at different stages of growth
• How to stay visible without overwhelming your team or budget
• Why consistency matters more than being everywhere at once

Whether you run walking tours, day trips, or multi-day experiences, this episode will help you understand where bookings really come from and how to build a system that supports growth instead of chaos.

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Want to learn more or talk through your tour business growth?

Visit https://www.resmarkweb.com

Book a call: https://www.resmarkweb.com/request-quote

Call or text us directly: 385-449-4079
Email Nikki: nikki@resmarksystems.com

00:00 - What is this podcast and who is it for?
02:05 - What does omnipresence mean for tour operators?
05:00 - Where do tour bookings actually come from?
08:10 - Why is your website the foundation of all bookings?
12:00 - Do tour operators need to be on every marketing channel?
15:30 - What free or low-cost channels should tour operators start with?
19:40 - How do guests research tours before they book?
24:10 - How does omnipresence help you show up in AI search?
30:20 - What is the easiest way to start being more visible?