Rock Music Trivia Guy and Big Shot With The Vinyl Records
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Metal bassist Kyle Konkiel interviews some of the most interesting people in music today.
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The Tour Bus Music Show is a bi-weekly podcast that features interviews and music from some of the best and most popular bands performing in the southern United States. Our show focuses on Louisiana bands but also covers bands that tour through out the south as well.
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Tourpreneur is a community of passionate tour business owners eager to improve their skills and increase their profits. Our community is passionate about helping each other. As small tour business owners, we understand it’s a lonely job, a daily grind, and easy to become a busy fool… working harder but not smarter. The Tourpreneur community helps you get advice from your peers as well as experts in the areas you need to grow your business and make it more profitable. Whether you explore our ...
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Send us a text Ever buy something and find out later it's a piece of crap? The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Scaling a DMC that's Challenging Conventions & Changing Communities (w/ Rodrigo Atuesta of Impulse Travel)
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This episode is going to inspire and surprise you. Rodrigo Atuesta is the CEO of Impulse Travel. From humble beginnings as a guide and Couch Surfer, Rodrigo and his partners have built a DMC in Colombia that has now served over 30,000 travelers. But the way he's built it has been extraordinary, challenging assumptions about how DMCs should work, an…
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Rethinking Travel Necessity and Sustainability with Xavier Font
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In this episode of Tourpreneur, we dive into the intricacies of sustainable travel with Xavier Font, a seasoned expert in travel and sustainability. With over two decades of experience and a professorship at the University of Surrey, Xavier brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion. We explore the necessity of rethinking travel for environment…
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Send us a text The CD burning era...Who remembers? The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Send us a text Fred and special guest Neil discuss seeing performers get booed off the stage! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Special Guest: Neil Mulgrew Talks "Prince"
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Send us a text Neil Mulgrew shares two Up Close experiences of seeing Prince perform "Live"... The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Strategies to Attract Corporate Clients for Tour Operators
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Today, we're tackling a crucial topic for those looking to expand their business into new territories: B2B marketing strategies for tour operators. If you're aiming to attract corporate clients or promote team-building experiences, this episode is a must-listen. Chris Torres provides some quick tips on how to build a strong brand, utilise SEO, leve…
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Send us a text That time I saw Neil Young twice in one night in 1978. The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Send us a text Do you remember installing a car stereo in the 70's? This should refresh your memory! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Send us a text Went to see the band Boston in the 90's. Had to school a fellow who claimed we were at an Opera. The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Send us a text Hard to believe Oakland is without a major professional sports team. Memories of the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum. The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Can Airbnb's Third Attempt at Experiences Succeed?
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In this quick episode, Tourpreneur partners Peter Syme and Chris Torres dive into the latest buzz around Airbnb's third attempt to amplify their experiences offering. Despite previous failures, Airbnb is pushing hard again, proclaiming that experiences represent a massive market opportunity. But can they succeed this time? Peter and Chris weigh in …
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Send us a text The time I walked away from a Prince concert in 1980 The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Send us a text Remembering the great TV shows of the 70's and all the good candy! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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How three successful TikTokers use social video to sell tours
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Mitch Bach interviews three tour guides and operators who have become extremely popular on TikTok: Megan Marod (@themegandaily) David Harry (@the_london_spy) John O'Sullivan (@oneminutetours) These guides have all harnessed the power of TikTok in different ways that suits their personality, goals, and markets. But they have one thing in common: the…
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Send us a text Find out who was a Hammond B-3 Bad Boy who could also sing a mean tune! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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TP Coffee Talk: What's been happening in the tours & activities industry?
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The Tourpreneur podcast is back! After a summer hiatus while operators were busy operating... we're returning to our weekly schedule of conversations and insights for the tours & activities industry. To kick off the fall season, TP partners Mitch Bach, Peter Syme and Chris Torres chat through everything that's been happening in the industry over th…
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Send us a text Who remembers "Bootleg" records? Tune in to find out how they were made back in the day! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Send us a text The Wah Wah Pedal 55 Years since Jimi Hendrix rocked the pedal at Woodstock 1969. The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Send us a text Remember making a "Mix Tape" of your favorite songs from your vinyl collection? Or the radio station? Cassettes were the "Bomb" back in the day! Let's relive the good ol' days and the art of the "Mix Tape". The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, …
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Send us a text Great Sing Along Shows....Have you ever been to a gig where the artist holds the microphone out towards the audience and wants them to sing? Here are the Do's and Don'ts... The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock Out…
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Send us a text In 1973, I was "Feelin' Stronger Everyday" at The Napa Valley Ranch Club. Here how it went down in the summer of 73'... The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Send us a text Tribute to SF Bay Area Rock Radio in the 70's & 80's. Remembering KFOG's legendary M. Dung and his energy on the Air Waves in the mid 80's. The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock Out…
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Send us a text Tom Petty at The Fillmore in 1997. The SF Sunday Chronicle Newspaper with Datebook, the "Pink Section"... The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Send us a text That time in December of 1983 when my Dad invited himself to a Rock Concert because the $25 ticket was free! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Putting Vulnerability and Empathy at the Heart of Your Tour Business Strategy (w/ Kyle Campbell of Sudden Journeys)
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Excuse the length of this episode, but I jealously didn’t want to stop interviewing this week’s guest, Kyle Campbell, who runs her small-group multi-day tour company, Sudden Journeys. For some of you listening, this might be the episode you need to hear to relase yourself from the burden of thinking you have to keep producing more content to sell y…
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Transistor Radio Country in the 1970's.
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Send us a text 1970's Country Music heard through a General Electric Transistor Radio! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Send us a text Upcoming Concert at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California. Friday June 28 at 8PM. Concerts - Alameda County Fair Revisiting Creedence The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock Out…
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Maintaining Profit Margins and Growth in High-Demand Destination
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Host Peter Syme sits down with Ambrose Bittner, a seasoned operator of private customised tours across Asia. They delve into the intricacies of running a tour operation, touching on key aspects like process engineering, client communication, and the decision to outsource tasks versus keeping them in-house. Ambrose shares his journey through COVID-1…
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Send us a text That time in 1981 at the STYX Concert Mike P's Recalling The Rolling Stones Show in 1997 The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Send us a text Ticket Stub Collection Buying Concert Tickets Back In The Day Day On The Green Fiasco The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Send us a text My first attempt at a Podcast! Vinyl Your Bus Podcast is up!! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutDe către Fred Mulgrew
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Content Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Tour Business
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Visit tourpreneur.com for more show notes. Tourpreneur is hosting two conferences! Join us in November in Marrakesh, Morroco for CONNECT:Multi-day, and in February in New York City for CONNECT:Profit. More info here. In this episode, Lia Garcia, CEO of Practical Wanderlust and Louisville Food Tours, shares her journey from starting a blog to becomi…
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Beyond AirBNB: Essential Marketing and Partnership Strategies for Tour Operators
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In this episode, we'll unpack why building direct sales through SEO and website optimization, along with embracing paid advertising on platforms like Facebook, can be game-changing, despite being time-consuming. We'll also discuss the importance of feeding Google's business profile and the significance of robust content production for SEO and AI. B…
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Charting Growth: Strategies for Growing Your Tour Business - 261
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Guests Sherri Brown and Cherrye Moore discuss their experiences and the strategies that have helped them target new markets, focusing on both local and corporate sectors. Host Peter Syme shares his insights on effective pricing strategies, managing business growth, and best practices for training and integrating new team members. Throughout the epi…
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Scaling Your Tour Business: Innovations and Strategies for Modern Entrepreneurs
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Sean discusses his contemplation on expansion strategies, weighing the pros and cons of growing his market in Ireland versus entering new territories like the UK with self-guided hiking tours. Amidst these considerations, Peter advises maximizing existing operations before venturing into new markets, highlighting the complexities of establishing bu…
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Best Practices for Building a Healthy & Inspired Team (w/ Peter McGovern)
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Peter McGovern, a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for international education gives us his forward-thinking approach to building successful teams. In this episode, we unpack the thoughtful approach to hiring, emphasizing the importance of aligning with organizational core values and mission. From creating detailed scorecards for potential cand…
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Lessons & Opportunities in the Legacy Group Travel Market (w/ Brian Jewell)
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Mitch Bach talks with Brian Jewell, the Vice President and Executive Editor of Group Travel Leader, a media company representing tens of thousands of tour operators, travel agents, trip planners, many of whom have been in business for decades. Brian provides endless free resources for his community of small travel provider, and has learned countles…
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TP Call-in Show: Marketing Advise from Dan & Casey of Untethered Media
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In this episode, Dan & Casey from Untethered Media join Chris to delve deep into the strategies that make your marketing click. From the subtle art of Facebook ads that work like modern-day flyers, to the critical role of a well-designed website, we're covering all the bases. We'll explore why it's not just about selling but building trust with pot…
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How the New York Adventure Club crafts special-access experiences aimed at locals (w/ Corey William Schneider)
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Mitch Bach talks with Corey William Schneider, founder of the New York Adventure Club, about his unique approach to building a tour business focused on delivering unique, special-access experiences to primarily a crowd of locals. From those experiences, which grew out of his personal desire to explore more of his home of New York City with other li…
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Guess Where Trips: Crafting Self-Guided Surprise Road Trips (w/ Jessica Off)
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Mitch Bach speaks with Jessica Off, founder of Guess Where Trips, an e-commerce company creating physical and digital surprise road trips for customers across Canada and the U.S. Jessica is a serial travel entrepreneur, including work at G Adventures. In this episode, she talks about what led her to start an e-commerce product-based travel business…
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Tourpreneur Call-in Show: Business Growth and Marketing
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In this follow-up episode, our hosts Chris Torres, Mitch Bach, and Peter Syme delve into the increasing use of AI in the travel industry, emphasizing its impact on creating new products and services. They discuss the strategic challenges of AI adoption and the potential for customized experiences at scale, while also stressing the importance of mai…
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Enhancing Tourism with AI: Collaboration, Differentiation and Revenue Optimisation
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In this episode of Tourpreneur, host Peter Syme welcomes special guest Marius Nigard to explore the exciting intersection of AI technology and the travel industry. Marius shares insights into the potential of AI-driven tools to personalise and enhance the travel experience, from providing self-guided audio tours to advising on optimal visiting time…
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The Tourpeneur Call-in Show
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Chris Torres kicks things off by discussing the three paths for business owners: low road (staying small), middle road (scaling up to a moderate size), and high road (scaling up to a big company), emphasizing the importance of aligning these choices with personal and business goals. Mitch Bach joins in to emphasize the significance of personal fulf…
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The Power of Flexibility & Values: Jen Fein on Sustainable Growth in the Travel-Tech Industry
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In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us - Jen Fein, the CEO and head of product at YouLi (https://go.youli.io/). We'll be discussing the fascinating journey of YouLi, a platform that generates personalised travel itineraries, and how it has been transforming the travel industry. Get ready for an insightful conversation as we explore …
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The Art of Crafting 'Awe': The Psychology of making lasting tour memories (w/ Psychologist Dacher Keltner)
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Psychologist Dacher Keltner is a world-renowned expert in all things emotion. He teaches at UC Berkeley, and is latest book is Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. Keltner speaks with Mitch about the role of emotions like awe in travel experiences, and what we as tour operators should be thinking about in orde…
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Taking Brands from the Ordinary to the Extraordinary, with Catherine Warrilow
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Prepare to get enlightened as we have an engaging chat with Catherine Warrilow, the former marketing powerhouse behind Days Out. Catherine brings her unique insights to the table, shedding light on the importance of authenticity in branding. We dive deep into the significance of aligning a brand with customer's needs, leveraging the power of storyt…
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IMPACT Series: "Stories can heal us": How Mercat Tours Impacts their Team & City
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Mitch Bach begins Tourpreneur's IMPACT series with an interview with Kat Brogan of Mercat Tours in Edinburgh, Scotland, whose mission is to "make meaningful connections" through the power of storytelling. The end of the interview encapsulates the point of this new series, so be sure to listen to the end. Our IMPACT podcasts are about how travel com…
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How to get more corporate bookings for your tour business (w/ Joe Martin)
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Mitch Bach sits down with Joe Martin to discuss corporate bookings. Joe pivoted his marketing agency to focus on getting tour operators more corporate bookings, to reduce your dependence on tourists. Tourist come and go, often only book you once, and are dependent on the changing global tourism markets. Producing private, corporate team building ex…
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How the Regulatory Environment is Impacting Tour Operators - with Martin Alcock
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Martin shares insights into the VAT (Value Added Tax) system in Europe and how it affects UK tour operators, particularly since Brexit. We learn about Tom's (Tour Operators Margin Scheme) and its role in simplifying VAT calculations for businesses operating across European countries. However, with the UK's departure from the EU, outbound travel is …
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