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In this episode of Growth powered by FareHarbor, we had the pleasure of diving into the delicious world of chocolate tours with Will Lydgate, owner of Lydgate Farms on the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii. Will shared his journey of growing a top-rated chocolate farm tour and the unique challenges and rewards of agri-tourism.   Join us again for the next episode of Growth powered by FareHarbor, w...

Think AI is only for the industry giants? Think again! In this episode Christian Watts, CEO of Magpie Travel simplifies the concept of AI and demonstrates how AI tools can bring a transformative impact to your tour and activity business. Christian shares practical examples of how you can use AI to help manage and grow your business. This is the audio version of our most recent webinar.  You can wa...

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of FareHarbor Client Rob Woodford, the founder of Black Cab Heritage Tours in London.  Rob shares how he transformed the iconic London black cab into a premier travel experience, offering unique tours like James Bond, Downton Abbey, and Harry Potter. We are also joined by Alex Grant, the founder of Travel Curious, who acquired Black Cab Heritage...

Are you thinking of buying a business or selling one? Or maybe you are just curious what that process looks like?  Then this episode of Growth is just for you. Since  2015, Trish Higgins and the Chenmark team have acquired 30 to 40 different businesses including many in our experiences sector. In this episode, Trish reveals some of the lessons learned that will help you buy or sell your experience...

Listen in to a Q and A with Tourpreneur's Peter Syme recorded at our Edinburgh MeetUp hosted by Shane Whaley. Travel Industry veteran Peter Syme shares his no holds barred insights on how AI is disrupting the customer experience and he shares a traffic light system for each. sector of the tours and activity industry. Is yours red, amber or green? Peter also shares his views on how best to work wit...

Shane Whaley talks with Byron Kay, owner of Kona Honu Divers and Snorkel Tours, and Sarah Ellis, Senior Account Manager at FareHarbor They discuss the unique challenges of marketing a dive and snorkel tour business in Hawaii, strategies for business growth, and the importance of SEO.  Byron shares his experiences with using SEO tools like SEMrush and CausalFunnel an AI platform for boosting conver...

FareHarbor's Digital Marketing Strategist, Tristen, and TikTok guru, Rebekah, spill the beans on harnessing TikTok and Instagram Reels for business growth. No dancing required! On this episode we discuss the effectiveness of short-form videos for tour and activity operators. The Appeal of Short-Form Videos Rebecca, an Enterprise Account Manager at FareHarbor, kicked off the discussion by highlight...

Join Adam Doolittle of Jamie's Whaling Station in Tofino, BC as he shares insights on a wide range of topics, from the tour business's digital marketing success to hiring/retaining key talent. #####Join our FareHarbor Client Online Community Today##### In this episode, we chat with Adam Doolittle, General Manager of Jamie's Whaling Station in Tofino, BC, about growing and sustaining a tour and act...

  Our guest Torin Kexel reveals how, with no previous travel industry experience, he built a tour business on Craigslist!  Plus he reveals the three key strategies responsible for the Flying Bike's rapid growth.   The Skinny - We highly recommend giving this episode a listen if you are interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of a successful bike tour company. Torin's journey is filled with va...

In this brief episode of Growth powered by FareHarbor, Head of Community Shane Whaley and AM Trainer Sam McCabe reveal what we hope to achieve with our new podcast and share more about what's coming up.