Online travel portal for independent tour guides and tours worldwide
Company Description
This well-established online travel portal is aimed at travelers who search for and book private tour guides and tours online. The company has a clearly defined business model that bridges the gap between digital travel agencies and private tour providers.
Industry sector
OtherFor sale is an online travel portal, successfully established since 2010, that connects travelers with private tour guides and offers customized tours worldwide.
Key Figures:
- Travel portal with over 2,000 tour guides and tours in 900 cities and 100 countries
- Annual revenue: approx. 250,000 euros
- Commission revenue: approx. 50,000 euros
- Recurring fixed costs: approx. 500 euros per month
Key strengths:
- Successfully operating in the market since 2010
- Largely automated and scalable business model
- Low ongoing costs
- Modern technical platform with up-to-date CMS and responsive web design
- Development partner available upon request for support and further development
- Registered word/figurative mark and numerous domains included in the purchase price
The portal connects private tour guides with customers for customized tours in exchange for a commission. The booking process—from inquiry to booking—is largely automated (can be managed via smartphone), keeping ongoing administrative overhead low.
The company is suitable for sole proprietors, tour operators, tourism companies, or investors who wish to acquire and further develop an established digital platform.
Technical Status:
The platform has recently undergone a comprehensive modernization. This includes a complete redesign, the development of a mobile website, and an upgrade of the Silverstripe CMS to the latest technical standards.
Growth and Development Potential:
The market for personalized travel experiences is growing steadily. The range of tour guides and tour providers is virtually unlimited and offers a wide variety of opportunities for further expansion.
Additional potential exists, in particular, through the use of modern AI technologies, which can enable further automation and new digital services. International expansion, additional language versions, and the expansion of the partner network also offer attractive growth opportunities.
Training and the handover of all relevant processes and contacts are, of course, guaranteed.
Selling price: 100,000 euros
The online travel portal is primarily aimed at individual travelers who are looking to find and book personalized guided tours and themed tours. At the same time, independent tour guides use the portal as a sales channel to make their offerings available to a wider audience and process bookings. Customers benefit from a diverse selection of personalized tours as well as easy access to authentic travel experiences.
The company operates in the digital travel market and bridges the growing demand for personalized travel experiences with the trend toward online booking of activities and tours. The market is benefiting from the increasing digitization of travel planning as well as from interest in authentic, locally-focused offerings. As an online platform for independent tour guides and tours, the company can reach an international audience and capitalize on the growing popularity of experience-oriented travel offerings.
The company competes with established online platforms for tours, experiences, and private tour guides, as well as with specialized regional booking portals. Indirect competitors include traditional travel agencies, local tour operators, and tour guides who market their services directly through their own websites or social media. Positioning itself as a specialized portal for private tour guides and customized tours allows the company to clearly target travelers seeking personalized and flexible travel experiences. Competitive advantages can arise in particular from an attractive and quality-assured selection of tour guides, positive customer reviews, and the platform’s wide reach and user-friendliness.