...and is it ethical? My name is Kate Bettes. I'm a travel journalist who is currently doing research into what it is actually like to work as a free tour guide working within the tips guide model. I would love to hear from anyone who is worked in this space: whether you're a current guide, ex-guide, run a free tour company, hate it, or love it. I'd like to hear your opinion in the comments below - and if you were interested in talking to me about it in more detail over a call!

How do travel reps typically identify and evaluate destination management companies? What qualities help establish a successful long-term partnership, and what expectations do both sides usually have?

A traveler recently left us a review that stuck with me. He said the thing he liked most was that he could ask all his questions,- "however silly they may be." That one line says more about what travelers actually need than any NPS score or star rating ever could. Because think about it, when was the last time you asked a "silly" question on a 15-person walking tour? You don't. You stay quiet. You google it later. You move on. That silence isn't a comfort problem. It's a trust problem. After 10+ years ...

Hello everyone, I've started an online platform for tours in "out of boundaries" style countries, and have partnerships with guides that I know personally in Afghanistan to promote their country and show a different image than what is usually portrayed (Afghan culture, hospitality). I have lived in Afghanistan for nearly a year and travelled there several times since, so I would love to promote their country; any tips ? I'm looking for the best platforms to promote tours on, or social media groups, ...