Tour Operator

Tour Operator Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 26th, 2024

Looking to blend your passion for travel with a profitable business? Consider becoming a tour operator.

In simple terms, a tour operator organizes and offers travel experiences to individuals or groups, covering various aspects like transportation, accommodation, and guided activities. Whether it's a culinary tour of Italy or an adventure trek in the Himalayas, you could turn dream itineraries into reality for your clients.

Demand for curated travel experiences is on the rise, making this a promising venture. You’ll need strong organizational skills, a knack for negotiation with service providers, and a deep understanding of your chosen destinations.

While it takes effort to establish connections and craft unique experiences, the joy of helping people explore new places makes it worthwhile. If you're passionate about travel and skilled at planning, this is an attractive business opportunity.

In this list, you'll find real-world tour operator success stories and very profitable examples of starting a tour operator that makes money.

1. Arara Tour ($132K/year)

Nune Tatunts, the founder of Arara Tour, started her travel company in Armenia in 2014. Through hard work and dedication, Arara Tour has become one of the leading tour operators in Armenia, with branch offices in Georgia and Uzbekistan. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 in 2020, the company was on track to double its revenue from the previous year, showcasing their success in the tourism industry.

How much money it makes: $132K/year
How much did it cost to start: $7K
How many people on the team: 8

How We Started A $22K/Month Travel Company Selling Tours Around Armenia, Caucasus And Central Asia

Araratour, led by Nune Tatunts, experienced impressive revenue growth, doubling its 2018 revenue to bring in $13,000 a month in 2019, offering combined tours around the Caucasus and Central Asia, and now has an office in three countries.

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