Optimize Hospitality & Tourism Projects

We are seeking an experienced Digital Support & Crisis Counselor who has a strong background in Hotel and Restaurant Management. The ideal candidate will provide essential support and guidance in crisis situations, ensuring effective and empathic communication with clients. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure are required. A background in hospitality will be beneficial for understanding client needs. This is a remote position that demands flexibility and a proactive approach to support our clientele during challenging times.

Cirella Travel is a UK-based luxury travel company specialising in bespoke UK and European holidays, private itineraries and destination management.

We are looking for a freelance business development consultant to help grow our presence in the US market by building relationships with American travel advisors, luxury travel agencies and tour operators.

Ideally, you will have existing US travel trade contacts and experience generating B2B partnerships and new business within the travel industry.

The project will begin with a small, clearly defined scope, with the potential for ongoing collaboration based on results.

Please outline your relevant experience, US travel industry connections and examples of previous business development success.

I’m launching a U.S. outreach campaign and need a clean, import-ready database of 10,500 freshly sourced Accounts Receivable contacts. Pull two AR decision makers from each company—roughly 5,250 firms—with a strong emphasis on the mid-sized bracket (51–250 employees) while still covering the full 5–1,000-employee range.

Acceptable job titles include Accounts Receivable (any level), Accounts Receivable Clerk, Billing Coordinator / Specialist, Collections Analyst / Credit & Collections Specialist, Credit Control Officer, and Accounts Receivable Supervisor or Manager. Target industries are manufacturing, retail & e-commerce, logistics & transport, hospitality & tourism, real estate & property management, and professional & consulting services.

For every contact capture only the essentials—full name, corporate email, and company name—so the sheet stays lean. All emails must be 100 % verified, free of catch-all and role accounts, and return a bounce rate under 2 % when I spot-test through NeverBounce or an equivalent tool.

Deliverable
• One deduplicated CSV/XLSX file with exactly 10,500 rows that meet every criterion above.

Acceptance criteria
• <2 % bounce rate after my validation.
• No personal domains or generic inboxes.
• Two qualified AR contacts per company.

If you already work with sources like ZoomInfo, Apollo, Seamless, Lusha, or scrape/enrich via LinkedIn Sales Navigator plus live email verification (ZeroBounce, Clearout, Hunter, etc.), mention your workflow in the bid. I’m ready to review a small sample and move forward quickly.

Skills: Data Processing, Data Entry, Excel, Web Search, Data Mining, Data Cleansing, Lead Generation, Database Management, Data Collection, Data Annotation

# Manual QA Testers – Partner Profiles, Events & AI Media

**Project:** 一緒CREW
**Job Type:** Freelance / Fixed-Price
**Initial Paid Assignment:** $40 USD
**Ongoing Production:** $30 USD per completed partner

## About the Project

一緒CREW is a community and local discovery platform connecting people with businesses, activities, experiences and events in Japan.

We are hiring manual QA testers to test our partner onboarding, event creation and AI-assisted promotional video workflows.

You will work with real businesses, researching and creating accurate partner profiles, sourcing authentic images, creating realistic events and promotions, and evaluating the platform's functionality and generated media.

This is a hands-on manual testing position, not a programming or automated testing role.

## Your Responsibilities

### 1. Create Business Partner Profiles

Research assigned businesses and create complete profiles, including:

- Business name, description, contact details and location
- Products, services and customer experiences
- Business categories and relevant information
- Accurate descriptions reflecting the actual business

Test the process of creating, saving, editing and updating profiles.

### 2. Source and Upload 3–5 Authentic Business Images

Each profile must contain 3–5 relevant images showing the real business and its offering.

Examples include:

- Exterior and location
- Interior and atmosphere
- Products, food, drinks or equipment
- Services and customer experiences
- Distinctive business features

The images will be used as references for AI-generated promotional videos.

**Visual accuracy is essential.** A generated video for a restaurant should look like that restaurant, rather than a generic restaurant.

Use images from authorised sources, record their origins and avoid unrelated stock photography. Images must be suitable for use in our test media workflow.

### 3. Create Three Events or Promotions

Create at least three realistic events or promotional offers for each assigned partner.

Examples:

- Restaurant: limited-time dinner promotion
- Café: weekend coffee special
- Ski operator: available guided experiences
- Bar: live music event
- Retail shop: seasonal discount
- Community venue: social meetup

Each event must include:

- Clear title and detailed description
- Who the event or offer is for
- What is being offered
- Why customers should participate
- Where and when it takes place
- Pricing and booking information, where applicable
- A detailed, compelling call to action

Events must be realistic and relevant to the business. Any invented test offers must be clearly identified as test data and must not be represented as genuine public offers.

### 4. Test AI-Generated Promotional Videos

Use the platform's media creation workflow where available and evaluate the generated results.

Check whether:

- The video accurately represents the business.
- Uploaded images influence the output appropriately.
- Products, services and locations are visually accurate.
- The message matches the event or promotion.
- The call to action is clear.
- The generated video contains misleading or invented details.

Document significant problems.

### 5. Manual QA and Bug Reporting

Test the full workflow, including:

- Profile creation and editing
- Image upload and management
- Event creation and publishing
- Form validation and error handling
- AI media generation and review
- Usability and navigation

Report bugs with reproduction steps, expected results, actual results, severity and screenshots or recordings.

## Required Deliverables Per Partner

1. One complete, realistic partner profile.
2. Three to five authentic business images with source references.
3. Three complete events or promotions.
4. Functional testing of the workflows.
5. AI video accuracy review, where available.
6. Structured bug report, including any issues discovered.
7. Brief usability feedback.

## Payment Structure

**Initial Learning Assignment — $40 USD**

The first assignment includes learning the platform and completing one partner, including all deliverables above.

This is a paid trial. Successful completion does not guarantee further work.

**Ongoing Production — $30 USD Per Partner**

Successful testers may be offered ongoing assignments at $30 per completed partner.

Assignments will be provided in batches. Payment will be based on completed and reviewed deliverables.

Platform defects will not be held against testers when properly documented.

## Required Skills

- Manual web application testing
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to research real businesses
- Experience creating realistic test data
- Clear written English
- Structured bug reporting
- Familiarity with online forms and content management systems
- Ability to work independently

Experience with AI-generated media, marketplaces, hospitality, tourism or Japanese businesses is an advantage.

## How to Apply

Please provide:

1. Your relevant manual QA experience.
2. An example of a platform you have tested.
3. Your experience researching businesses and sourcing authentic images.
4. Your weekly availability.
5. A sample bug report, if available.

Begin your application with **"Partner QA"** so we know you have read the instructions.

We are looking for careful testers who can evaluate functionality, content accuracy and the realism of AI-generated promotional media.

We need a reliable interpreter for live business meetings and calls involving Italian, Spanish, and English. You will support real-time communication between participants, ensure accurate and natural language exchange, and help maintain smooth discussions. This role is ideal for someone with strong business communication skills and experience interpreting in professional settings. Please share relevant experience and availability for ongoing work.

Egyptian Horizon Tours

Egyptian Horizon Tours is a travel company dedicated to helping travelers discover the beauty, history, and culture of Egypt. Specializing in Egyptian tour packages, we aim to create memorable travel experiences that showcase the country's iconic landmarks, ancient wonders, vibrant cities, and rich cultural heritage. With a focus on personalized service, customer satisfaction, and authentic experiences, we strive to make exploring Egypt exciting, accessible, and unforgettable. Whether travelers are visiting Egypt for the first time or returning to explore more, Egyptian Horizon Tours is passionate about connecting people with the extraordinary destinations and experiences that make Egypt truly unique.

Travel Sales Advisor — Egyptian Horizon Tours (Remote, Commission-Based)
Company: Egyptian Horizon Tours
Location: Remote / Work From Anywhere
Job Type: Commission-Based / Flexible Schedule
Industry: Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Commission: 8%–10% on eligible confirmed tour package sales

About Egyptian Horizon Tours
Egyptian Horizon Tours is a luxury travel business specializing in Egyptian tour packages.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and results-driven Travel Sales Advisor to help promote and sell our Egypt travel packages to prospective travelers, particularly customers based in the United States.
This is a remote, commission-based opportunity for individuals who enjoy travel, have strong communication and sales skills, and are passionate about helping people discover Egypt.

Role Description
As a Travel Sales Advisor, your primary responsibility will be to generate leads, communicate with potential travelers, promote our Egyptian tour packages, and convert inquiries into confirmed bookings.
You will be responsible for building relationships with prospective customers, understanding their travel preferences, recommending suitable packages, and following up throughout the sales process.
This position is ideal for someone who is self-motivated, persuasive, customer-focused, and comfortable working independently in a performance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
Sales & Customer Acquisition
Promote and sell Egyptian tour packages to prospective travelers.
Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, social media, and other appropriate sales channels.
Identify potential customers interested in traveling to Egypt.
Respond professionally to travel inquiries and explain available tour packages.
Follow up with prospective travelers to convert inquiries into confirmed bookings.
Work toward agreed sales goals and booking targets.
Travel Consultation & Package Promotion
Understand customers' travel interests, preferred dates, budgets, and expectations.
Recommend suitable Egyptian tour packages based on customer needs.
Clearly communicate package details, itineraries, pricing, and inclusions using company-approved information.
Answer general questions about travel experiences and tour arrangements in Egypt.
Coordinate with the company when customers request customized packages or special arrangements.
Customer Relationship Management
Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective and existing customers.
Maintain accurate records of leads, customer communications, and booking progress.
Provide timely follow-ups and professional customer service.
Refer booking confirmations, payment arrangements, and operational questions to the appropriate company contact.
Encourage customer referrals and repeat business.

Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Strong sales, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to generate leads, follow up consistently, and convert prospects into paying customers.
Self-motivated, reliable, organized, and results-oriented.
Comfortable communicating with customers through email, phone, WhatsApp, and other approved channels.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with spreadsheets or customer relationship management tools.
Knowledge of Egyptian tourism, attractions, and travel experiences is highly preferred.
A genuine passion for Egypt, its history, culture, and tourism.
Firsthand travel experience in Egypt and familiarity with popular destinations, attractions, and cultural experiences are highly valued.
Enthusiasm for sharing Egypt's beauty, history, and unique travel experiences with prospective travelers.
Previous experience in travel sales, tourism, hospitality, or customer-facing sales is an advantage.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Experience communicating with US-based customers is a plus.

Compensation & Commission
This is a commission-based sales position, with a commission rate of 8%–10% on eligible confirmed Egyptian tour package sales.
Earnings are based on successful sales rather than fixed working hours.
Commission rates and eligibility will be established in a written agreement.
Commission payments will follow the company's agreed payment schedule and booking terms.
There is no stated limit on the number of eligible tour packages an advisor may sell.
This position does not include a guaranteed base salary.

What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who takes initiative, actively seeks sales opportunities, follows up consistently, and is committed to delivering a professional customer experience.
The ideal candidate is not simply someone who enjoys travel, but someone who can turn genuine interest in visiting Egypt into confirmed tour bookings.

Position Details
Work Arrangement: 100% Remote
Schedule: Flexible
Compensation: Commission-based (8%–10%)
Primary Focus: Egyptian tour package sales
Target Market: Primarily US-based travelers
Reporting To: Company Founder / Management

How to Apply
Please submit your resume and include:
Your country of residence and availability.
Your previous sales or travel industry experience.
Your experience generating leads and closing sales.
Any knowledge or experience you have with Egyptian tourism.
A brief explanation of how you would attract customers and sell Egyptian tour packages.
Join Egyptian Horizon Tours and help travelers discover the beauty, history, and unforgettable experiences of Egypt.

We are looking for an experienced SEO specialist to help us improve our website's search engine visibility, organic traffic, and rankings.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform an initial comprehensive SEO audit (technical errors, site speed, indexing issues).

Conduct keyword research and mapping relevant to our niche.

Optimize on-page elements (meta tags, headings, internal linking, image alt texts).

Provide clean, white-hat off-page SEO recommendations / link-building strategies (NO spam/link farms).

Provide a clear monthly or bi-weekly reporting on keyword rankings and organic performance.

Requirements:

Proven experience with SEO (please share case studies or past results).

Familiarity with tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Search Console, and Google Analytics.

Strictly White-Hat SEO practices only.

Good English communication skills (written).

To apply, please answer:

Which SEO tools do you use daily?

Can you share 1-2 examples/case studies of previous clients you've helped rank?

What is your initial action plan for the first 30 days?

I run Paul's Eco E-Bike Tours on Rottnest Island, Western Australia.

We're expanding through travel agents, wholesalers and booking platforms, offering resellers 10% commission.

we use Fareharboure to track the sales of Affiliates.

Are you interested?

About us
We're a small startup helping independent tour operators get more bookings. Our first operator runs private two-hour photo tours in New York City. They book through Rezdy and are listed on Viator and TripAdvisor today.

What you'll own
You run the operator's OTA channel: where they sell, how each listing performs, and what to fix next.

Channel plan: which OTAs we should add beyond Viator and TripAdvisor (for example GetYourGuide, Klook, Headout, Airbnb Experiences, Expedia, Google Things to Do), ranked by likely bookings for a NYC private photo tour, with your reasoning.
Listing audit: a scored review of the current listings against the top-ranked NYC tours. Title, photos, description, options and pricing structure, availability, cancellation policy, reviews and replies.
Improvements: make the changes, and set up and connect new listings through Rezdy on the channels we agree on.
Reviews and ranking: a plan to grow review count and rating and hold search position.
Reporting: a running log of every change and a 30-minute weekly call where you walk us through the numbers.

What we'll measure (baseline taken before you start)
For each OTA: search position for 3 to 5 target searches (like "NYC photo tour"), page views, bookings per 100 views, bookings, review count and rating.

Week 2: audit and channel plan delivered, first fixes live on Viator, baseline report in place.
Week 4: views and search position up on Viator and TripAdvisor, bookings per 100 views holding or up, at least one new OTA live and connected.
Week 6: search position, page views and review count clearly up on every listing you touched, nothing dropping, plus your call on what to keep, stop or add.
After the engagement: total OTA bookings compared with the same weeks last year.

Who we're looking for

You have grown tour or activity listings on Viator and GetYourGuide. Not Airbnb stays, hotels or general assistant work.
You know how Rezdy or a similar booking system connects to OTAs.
You're comfortable showing real numbers.

In your proposal, please include

One tour listing you grew: what you changed first, what moved, by how much and over how long. A screenshot helps.
For a NYC private photo tour, which two or three OTAs would you add first, and why?
What would you expect to see at week 2 and week 4, and what number would tell you it isn't working?

We reply first to proposals that name a real listing and a number.

I am the founder of a luxury hand care brand and we are shooting our holiday campaign at the Shinola hotel on 11/3. We are looking for someone to come 2-3 hours to capture a mixture of video and photo, both lifestyle and product shots. Is this something you could be interested in? This it our brand: https://www.instagram.com/heireeofficial/.

We’re opening a new luxury resort in Baja California Sur, Mexico, in spring 2027. We need a senior Odoo developer with deep Point of Sale expertise to design, customize and implement POS across the property, including a full spa operation.

This is a hands-on senior role. You’ll configure standard Odoo where it fits and extend it where it doesn’t, both backend and POS front end. You’ll work directly with our technical lead and the resort’s operations team, so you need to be comfortable in Spanish and English.

What you’ll work on

POS across outlets

Odoo 20 Enterprise POS for the restaurant, bar, pool/beach service and boutique
POS front-end customization: OWL components, screens, popups, receipts and order flows tailored to resort service
Restaurant features: floor plans, table service, kitchen and bar order printing, split bills, tips, service charges
MXN/USD handling and POS hardware (receipt printers, IoT box, cash drawers)
Mexican invoicing (CFDI 4.0 / l10n_mx_edi) from POS orders

Spa

Treatment catalogue: services, durations, pricing, packages and add-ons
Booking management for treatments, spa rooms/cabins and therapists, including availability, buffers, double-booking prevention and rescheduling
A seamless flow from booking to treatment to checkout in POS, including retail product sales
Online booking for guests and visitors, with deposits or prepayment

Payments

Stripe for all digital payments, e.g. online booking prepayment, payment links and web checkout (no card terminals in scope)
Reconciliation of Stripe payments in Odoo accounting

PMS integration

Two-way integration with our PMS: posting POS and spa charges to a guest’s room/folio, guest lookup, and in-house guest status
Reliable error handling and reconciliation between the two systems

Delivery

Testing, staff training material and go-live support

Must have

At least 5 years of senior Odoo development, with multiple POS projects you’ve taken into production
Production experience on recent Odoo Enterprise versions (18/19), and hands-on work with Odoo 20
Strong POS front-end skills: OWL, JavaScript, QWeb templates, and extending or patching POS components
Strong Python and Odoo ORM backend development
Proven integration of Odoo with a PMS or similar hospitality system via API
Stripe integration experience in Odoo (payment provider, online payments, reconciliation)
Fluent Spanish and professional English, written and spoken
Based in Mexico City’s time zone (CST, UTC−6) or within ±3 hours, with real overlap for calls and go-live support

Nice to have

Resort, hotel or spa experience, especially room-charge and spa booking workflows
Experience with Odoo Appointments, resource scheduling or a custom booking engine
Familiarity with common PMS platforms (e.g. Opera, Cloudbeds, Mews)
CFDI / Mexican localization in a POS context

Engagement

Project-based, with potential for ongoing support after opening
Remote, with some on-site time possible around launch
Start: as soon as possible

To apply, please answer these questions (applications without answers won’t be reviewed):

Describe a production Odoo POS project you led. What did you customize on the front end, and in which version?
How would you build spa treatment and room/therapist booking in Odoo 20, and how would it connect to POS checkout?
Describe a PMS (or similar) integration you’ve built with Odoo. How did you handle room charges and failures?
How have you used Stripe with Odoo, and how did you handle reconciliation?
Have you worked in hospitality, resorts or spas before? Briefly describe it.
Where are you based, and what are your typical working hours?
Please write your answer to question 1 in Spanish, and the rest in English.

Freelance Travel Sales Manager & Independent Travel Advisor

Important note before applying:

This is a 100% Outbound Lead Generation & Sales Role. Off The Map Adventure does NOT provide warm leads, client databases, or inbound inquiries. You will be fully responsible for prospecting, finding, and attracting your own potential travelers from scratch. Please only apply if you have experience or strong confidence in active prospecting and lead sourcing.

At Off The Map Adventure, we design and operate slow traveling experiences exclusively for small groups of maximum eight adults in incredible destinations such as British Columbia (Canada), Northern and Southern Italy, Northern Mexico, and expanding routes worldwide.
We are a young boutique agency that successfully operated its inaugural trips last summer. For 2027, we are actively preparing 7 to 8 new destinations with multiple departure dates per region, offering a high volume of sales opportunities and long-term collaboration.
To facilitate sales, we have launched an online booking platform with international installment payment options, making it significantly easier for clients to book and secure their spots worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities
•⁠ Outbound Lead Generation & Prospecting (Primary Focus): Actively search for, identify, and reach out to potential travelers and group leaders from scratch using your own networks, cold outreach, social media, or community channels
•⁠ ⁠Focus on Group Sales: While individual bookings are accepted, our main objective is closing entire groups (up to 8 adults).
•⁠ ⁠Operations: Off The Map Adventure handles 100% of operations, including itinerary design, bookings, transport, logistics, and on-ground support.

Commission Structure, Higher Group Rates & Incentives
•⁠ ⁠Standard Commission: 5% to 10% on the net price of the trip (or up to 20% on the gross agency margin).
•⁠ ⁠Higher Commission for Full Groups: Higher commission percentages are offered when closing an entire group booking rather than individual spots.
•⁠ ⁠Performance Bonuses: Additional financial incentives upon reaching target sales milestones.
•⁠ ⁠Travel Trade & Discounts: Opportunities for travel trade (complimentary travel in exchange for sales performance) and exclusive discounts on our proprietary trips.

Work Structure
•⁠ ⁠100% Remote: Full flexibility to work on your own schedule from any location.
•⁠ ⁠Immediate Onboarding: We are looking to fill these positions and start sales immediately.
•⁠ ⁠Direct Collaboration: Direct access and communication with the company founders.

Qualifications
•⁠ ⁠Proven track record or strong aptitude in sales, group bookings, or travel advising.
•⁠ ⁠Understanding of slow travel concepts and adult small-group travel dynamics.
•⁠ ⁠Strong communication skills and self-driven sales capability.

How to Apply
If you are ready to start sales immediately and build a long-term partnership with us, please submit your application

Start Date: Immediate start required
Position Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor (100% Remote)

Summary
Freelance Travel Sales Manager & Independent Travel Advisor

Important note before applying:

This is a 100% Outbound Lead Generation & Sales Role. Off The Map Adventure does NOT provide warm leads, client databases, or inbound inquiries. You will be fully responsible for prospecting, finding, and attracting your own potential travelers from scratch. Please only apply if you have experience or strong confidence in active prospecting and lead sourcing.

At Off The Map Adventure, we design and operate slow traveling experiences exclusively for small groups of maximum eight adults in incredible destinations such as British Columbia (Canada), Northern and Southern Italy, Northern Mexico, and expanding routes worldwide.
We are a young boutique agency that successfully operated its inaugural trips last summer. For 2027, we are actively preparing 7 to 8 new destinations with multiple departure dates per region, offering a high volume of sales opportunities and long-term collaboration.
To facilitate sales, we have launched an online booking platform with international installment payment options, making it significantly easier for clients to book and secure their spots worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities
•⁠ Outbound Lead Generation & Prospecting (Primary Focus): Actively search for, identify, and reach out to potential travelers and group leaders from scratch using your own networks, cold outreach, social media, or community channels
•⁠ ⁠Focus on Group Sales: While individual bookings are accepted, our main objective is closing entire groups (up to 8 adults).
•⁠ ⁠Operations: Off The Map Adventure handles 100% of operations, including itinerary design, bookings, transport, logistics, and on-ground support.

Commission Structure, Higher Group Rates & Incentives
•⁠ ⁠Standard Commission: 5% to 10% on the net price of the trip (or up to 20% on the gross agency margin).
•⁠ ⁠Higher Commission for Full Groups: Higher commission percentages are offered when closing an entire group booking rather than individual spots.
•⁠ ⁠Performance Bonuses: Additional financial incentives upon reaching target sales milestones.
•⁠ ⁠Travel Trade & Discounts: Opportunities for travel trade (complimentary travel in exchange for sales performance) and exclusive discounts on our proprietary trips.

Work Structure
•⁠ ⁠100% Remote: Full flexibility to work on your own schedule from any location.
•⁠ ⁠Immediate Onboarding: We are looking to fill these positions and start sales immediately.
•⁠ ⁠Direct Collaboration: Direct access and communication with the company founders.

Qualifications
•⁠ ⁠Proven track record or strong aptitude in sales, group bookings, or travel advising.
•⁠ ⁠Understanding of slow travel concepts and adult small-group travel dynamics.
•⁠ ⁠Strong communication skills and self-driven sales capability.

How to Apply
If you are ready to start sales immediately and build a long-term partnership with us, please submit your application

Start Date: Immediate start required
Position Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor (100% Remote)

About Sandy Door
Sandy Door is a vacation rental company on Kauai, Hawaii and rapidly growing. We want every guest to feel looked after from their first message to their review.

The roles
We're hiring guest experience specialists four hours a day and six days a week, to look after our guests during Hawaii's afternoons and evenings. Both roles have the potential to be converted full time in 2027.

• Senior Guest Experience Specialist: 4+ years of short-term rental guest management. 4 hours a day, Tuesday to Sunday, Hawaii time: 6pm–10pm

• Guest Experience Specialist: 2+ years of short-term rental guest management. 4 hours a day, Wednesday to Monday, Hawaii time: 2pm–6pm

• What matters most: real experience managing vacation rental guests, and daily, hands-on use of Claude. If you work that way, we'll teach you the rest.

What you'll do
• Reply to all guest messages and any new booking requests on Airbnb, Vrbo, emails and phone calls.
• Look after guests before and during their stay, and bring in our on-island team when something needs a person
• Review and improve our AI guest-messaging assistant
• Improve our listings: titles, descriptions, photo order, amenities
• Create Social media content and post
• Create and launch email marketing campaigns
• Over time, daily pricing upkeep in PriceLabs

Airbnb arbitrage friendly locations needed in florida and texas
Please include fee in response

The tourism industry in Zanzibar continues to show resilience despite global economic pressures, and this slight increase in arrivals demonstrates that the island remains an attractive destination.

In April 2026, Zanzibar recorded an increase in international tourist arrivals, with a total of 38,554 visitors, marking a 3.8% rise compared to the 37,137 visitors in the same period last year. Despite this positive growth, the numbers reflect a 41.2% decline from the previous month, March 2026, when Zanzibar welcomed 65,581 tourists. This drop can largely be attributed to the seasonal fluctuations in tourism demand and the rising global travel costs, particularly due to the volatile fuel prices.

Europe remains Zanzibar’s top source of international visitors, contributing 20,371 tourists, or 52.8% of the total arrivals in April 2026. This trend highlights the continued popularity of Zanzibar among European travellers, who are drawn to its tropical climate, cultural heritage, and pristine beaches. The high volume of European tourists is expected to continue in the coming months as the island becomes a prominent destination for vacations and leisure tourism.

Following Europe, Africa is the second-largest contributor to Zanzibar’s tourism market, with 10,695 visitors accounting for 27.7% of the total arrivals. Asia also made a noticeable contribution, with 4,454 visitors (11.6%), followed by the Americas, which contributed 2,296 visitors (6.0%). Oceania, with 728 visitors (1.9%), remained the smallest contributor to Zanzibar’s tourism figures for the month.

The report also revealed that Germany led the individual country rankings, with 14.1% of total arrivals, followed by South Africa (10.1%), France (6.5%), Kenya (5.9%), and China (5.1%). These countries continue to be key markets for Zanzibar, contributing significantly to its tourism economy. The island’s appeal for cultural tourism, wildlife experiences, and beach resorts is a major draw for travellers from these regions

The future of Zanzibar’s tourism industry looks promising as the region continues to expand its infrastructure and develop new attractions. With the introduction of new direct flights, expanded hotel offerings, and improved transport networks, Zanzibar is well-positioned to attract even more international tourists in the coming years. The island’s tourism potential is immense, and it is expected to remain a key player in East Africa’s travel and tourism landscape.

Zanzibar’s tourism sector continues to thrive in the face of global challenges, as evidenced by the 3.8% increase in international arrivals in April 2026. While global factors such as fuel prices and aviation cost hikes have posed challenges, Zanzibar remains a highly sought-after destination, attracting visitors from Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. With its ongoing efforts to diversify its tourism products and expand regional tourism, Zanzibar is poised to remain a top destination in the coming years. The island’s commitment to sustainable tourism, along with its continued focus on enhancing visitor welfare, ensures a bright future for its growing tourism industry.

Zanzibar has moved beyond being just a holiday destination. Over the past few years, it has become a serious place to invest or build a business, especially in tourism, property, and the services that support them.

Visitor numbers are rising, international hotel brands are committing long-term capital, and the island’s economy is becoming more structured and regulated. At the same time, it’s still early compared to more established Indian Ocean markets, which is where the opportunity sits.

This article looks at the best investment and business opportunities in Zanzibar for 2026, through the lens of a real investor. It focuses on what’s actually performing, where demand is building, and which opportunities are worth serious consideration.

We’re building a new travel discovery platform that helps visitors explore Bangkok through the eyes of locals.

Our goal is to go beyond typical tourist recommendations and create a curated collection of authentic experiences, hidden gems, restaurants, cafés, nightlife, attractions, and travel guides , recommended by people who know the city.

We’re looking for passionate Bangkok locals, travel enthusiasts, and content creators to help us bring the platform to life.

Who We’re Looking For

* Bangkok native or current resident with excellent knowledge of the city.
* Passionate about travel, tourism, food, culture, and discovering new places.
* Strong English writing skills, with the ability to create engaging, informative, and authentic content.
* Experience in travel writing, blogging, tourism, or social media content creation is a plus.
* Someone who knows both Bangkok’s must-see attractions and its lesser-known hidden gems.
* Familiarity with different neighborhoods, local restaurants, cafés, bars, markets, and unique experiences.

What You’ll Do

* Research and recommend interesting places and experiences around Bangkok.
* Write engaging descriptions of restaurants, attractions, hidden gems, and local favorites.
* Create travel guides such as “Best Rooftop Bars in Bangkok”, “A Perfect Weekend in Bangkok”, or “Where Locals Actually Eat”.
* Help build curated itineraries and neighborhood guides.
* Share insider tips and practical advice that tourists wouldn’t easily find online.
* Optionally contribute photos, videos, or social media content.

What We Offer

We’re an early-stage platform looking to build long-term relationships with passionate local contributors.

You’ll have the opportunity to help shape a new travel platform, share your knowledge of Bangkok with international travelers, and potentially become one of our featured local creators.

We’re open to both one-time content projects and ongoing collaborations.

How to Apply

Please include:

1. A short introduction about yourself and your connection to Bangkok.
2. Your experience with travel writing, tourism, blogging, or content creation.
3. Examples of previous work, if available.
4. Three places in Bangkok you would recommend to a friend visiting for the first time, and why.

We’re especially interested in people who love Bangkok and enjoy sharing what makes the city special.

We are looking for a local tour guide in some cities(New York, Washington DC, Pairs, London), to lead small group tours and provide an engaging, informative experience for visitors. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable about the Museum, Arts, Buildings, History, Religion, Food and so on, comfortable interacting with guests, and able to create a memorable and enjoyable tour experience. This is a part-time opportunity for someone who can share the beauty and culture of attractions with travelers.

I am looking for a proactive, reliable and organised Part-Time Business Development & Contracts Assistant to help grow my charity and private business activities.

The role will involve researching and identifying suitable council contracts, private-sector tenders, charity grants, funding opportunities and potential business partnerships. You will help prepare applications, organise supporting documents, contact potential clients and organisations, follow up on enquiries, and maintain a record of opportunities and deadlines.

I am looking for someone who can work independently, carry out thorough research, communicate professionally and help turn opportunities into applications, meetings and potential contracts. Previous experience is beneficial but not essential, as I am willing to work with someone who is motivated to learn and develop their skills.

The position is part-time and remote, with a monthly budget of £250–£500 depending on experience and agreed working hours. The aim is to build a long-term working relationship with someone who can help identify new opportunities, strengthen partnerships and support the growth of both organisations.

Please include your relevant experience, availability, hourly rate and examples of similar work you have completed when applying.

Starting a travel blog and need a writer to produce 2 articles about any US airline, major hotel, US rental car, or US credit card programs. They must surround current events/promotions. You're free to choose what to write each article about as long as you choose one of the list programs that the website supports.

You must summarize in your own words, link sources, add analysis.

1. The work must be original.
2. Quote no more than a sentence or two from any source, and link it.
3. I own the article once I’ve paid for it.
4. Any AI use must be disclosed.

These 3 short articles are a paid trial. If they are quality, original work, I will be paying for up to 5 articles a week, potentially long term.

We're Tamsar Global Ltd, a UK software company (BidFinder) that builds and runs data platforms. We are bidding to deliver a three year visitor economy data platform for a partnership of UK councils and destination organisations, and we want to name an experienced visitor economy specialist in our bid as our Insight Lead.

We build and run the platform. You bring the sector knowledge.

What the role involves if we win (from January 2027, about 2 days a month on average, more during set up):
- Shaping the standard performance measures (staying and day visitors, spend, occupancy, dispersal, sentiment) and how they are reported
- Advising on data sources and methodology: mobile location data, card spend, accommodation data, surveys, VisitEngland and ONS
- Designing the standard visitor, resident and business surveys
- Training and stakeholder sessions for councils and tourism businesses, mostly online with some in person in southern England
- Monthly insight commentary and bi-monthly partner reviews

You must have:
- UK based
- Visitor economy data, research or insight work in the last 3 years for DMOs, LVEPs, VisitEngland or VisitBritain, local authorities or national parks
- Two UK client referees at those organisations who will confirm your work in writing (an email is enough)

Nice to have: STEAM or Cambridge Model, survey design and weighting, tourism dashboards (footfall, mobile data or card spend providers), Destination Management Plans.

How it works:
- Before award we only need your CV, project examples and referee details. No unpaid work. We sign a short mutual NDA before sharing the tender details, and you approve how we describe your experience before anything is submitted.
- If we win, you are engaged for the named role at an agreed day rate, all in including travel.

To apply, please tell us:
1. Two or three visitor economy projects from the last 3 years: the client and what you did
2. The organisations and roles of your two UK referees (names after the NDA)
3. Your day rate, all in including travel
4. Where in the UK you are based

Applications by Tuesday 27 October.

Guest Communication
• Respond to Airbnb messages.
• Answer guest questions before, during, and after their stay.
• Handle common requests such as check-in instructions, early checkin, late checkout, Wi-Fi, parking, amenities, directions, etc.
• Follow existing templates and house rules while keeping communication friendly and personal. NO AI RESPONSES. It’s mandatory. You can use it to create a template but please correct so it sounds like a human, simple and always friendly, without extra details.
• Escalate unusual, sensitive, or serious issues to me.
• Respond messages right away under 5 min or forward an issue to me quickly.

I want to find people to write about where they live as a local for tourists to read.

Travel Writers Needed – Cruise Ports, Island Destinations, Weekend Cities & National Park Gateways (Greater Than a Tourist Series)

Are you a local or long-term resident with deep knowledge of your destination and a passion for helping travelers experience it beyond the tourist traps?

CZYK Publishing is seeking writers to contribute to the Greater Than a Tourist travel guide series. We are currently expanding our focus to include:

Cruise and island destinations

Cruise ports and port cities

Weekend getaway cities

National park gateway towns and nearby cities

We are looking for writers who consider themselves locals and can provide practical, experience-based travel advice that travelers cannot easily find online.

Project Details:

Book length: minimum 15,000 words

Timeline: completed within 30 days

A detailed outline, writing guidelines, and examples are provided

Clear instructions and ongoing support throughout the process

What You’ll Receive:

Your name featured on the book cover as the author

Your book published on Amazon in paperback and ebook formats

Assistance setting up your Amazon Author Page

Opportunity to earn additional income through Amazon Associates links

Potential expansion to hardcover and audiobook formats

Who We’re Looking For:

Locals or long-term residents with firsthand experience

Strong English writing skills

Ability to follow a structured outline and meet deadlines

Experienced or first-time authors welcome

Important Requirements:

Books may not be AI-generated

We define AI-generated content as text, images, or translations created by any AI-based tool

If AI tools are used to create the content, it is considered AI-generated even if heavily edited afterward

Research assistance tools are acceptable only if all writing is done by the author

Application Instructions:
Please do not use AI tools to generate your application responses. Applications suspected of being AI-generated will not be considered.

About Us:
CZYK Publishing has published over 2,000 travel guides and works with a global community of local authors. Our mission is to help travelers connect more meaningfully with destinations by learning directly from locals.

If you enjoy sharing local insight and want your name on a published travel book, we encourage you to apply.

Hello,

We need an English–Japanese interpreter for an on-site business meeting in Hiroshima on Tuesday, 20 October, 9:00–12:00 (possibly up to 4 hours). The meeting is with an industrial customer, so technical experience is a plus. We will cover your travel time and travel costs as well.

Are you available? Please let me know your rate.

Best regards,
Sergii Goman
Bornemann Gewindetechnik
https://www.bornemann-gewindetechnik.de/ja/

We are looking for a highly skilled Hostaway & PriceLabs Specialist to architect, integrate, and optimize our short-term rental (STR) property management and dynamic pricing ecosystem.
In this role, you will be fully responsible for ensuring flawless API data flow across all major channels while engineering high-yield revenue management strategies that maximize occupancy, average daily rate (ADR), and total revenue.




Key Responsibilities


🔹 Hostaway PMS Architecture & Channel Management

* System Deployment: Configure the Hostaway PMS from the ground up or execute a rigorous, comprehensive audit and optimization of our existing system architecture.
* Flawless Synchronization: Connect and map listing feeds across Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and our Direct Booking website with zero calendar overlap or double-booking exposure.
* Guest Experience Automation: Build and implement automated messaging sequences, trigger-based communication workflows, and unified inbox rules.
* Fintech & Security: Configure secure payment gateway connections (Stripe/PayPal), automate pre-authorization damage deposit holds, and deploy guest identity verification rules.

🔹 PriceLabs Integration & Revenue Optimization

* Two-Way Synchronization: Build a seamless data link between PriceLabs and Hostaway to support real-time pricing and availability data mirroring.
* Guardrails & Rule Engines: Establish robust pricing architectures including optimized base prices, hard minimum/maximum boundaries, adaptive minimum stay policies, and automated gap-night rules.
* Dynamic Adjustments: Program sophisticated, data-driven pricing modifiers such as hyper-local seasonality curves, aggressive last-minute discount drops, and far-out booking premium rules.
* Market Benchmarking: Build and continuously refine localized Competitive Sets (CompSets) and extract actionable trends from portfolio performance metrics.

🔹 End-to-End System Validation & Testing

* Rigorous QA Automation: Execute extensive software testing to confirm that automated rates push instantly and accurately through the entire data chain (PriceLabs ➔ Hostaway ➔ OTAs).
* Financial Data Mapping: Audit the configuration of cross-channel financial settings to ensure listing markup rules, local lodging taxes, and cleaning fees sync properly across every channel.




Requirements & Qualifications

* Platform Mastery: Verifiable, deep hands-on expertise building out backend configurations specifically inside Hostaway and PriceLabs.
* STR Background: 2+ years of experience in short-term rental channel management, property technology, or hospitality revenue optimization.
* Systems Fluency: Deep understanding of software integration logic, API/webhook channel behaviors, and how to troubleshoot listing-mapping issues or rate discrepancies.
* Analytical Mindset: Comfortable working with historical market supply/demand datasets to make assertive, numbers-driven strategic updates.
* Execution Rigor: Extreme attention to detail regarding data settings, calendar blocks, and legal tax mappings where minor errors carry high financial risk.

-social media mgmt
- guest communication
- listing creation

We’re looking for a reliable virtual assistant to support our Airbnb business with guest communication, listing management, and social media support. You’ll help respond to guest inquiries, keep listings updated, and assist with day-to-day administrative tasks. This is a part-time role for someone organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities. Experience supporting short-term rental operations is a plus.

We’re looking for a creative, proactive, and experienced **Instagram Social Media Manager** to help grow Reset Tennis Retreats, a boutique tennis, travel, and wellness retreat experience based in beautiful Nosara, Costa Rica.

Our retreats bring together tennis enthusiasts who love travel, wellness, adventure, and connecting with like-minded people. Our primary audience is adults aged 40–65 from the US and Canada who enjoy active lifestyles and unique travel experiences.

**What we're looking for:**

We want someone who can take ownership of our Instagram presence and help us build an authentic, engaging brand that inspires people to join our retreats.

Responsibilities include:

- Developing an Instagram content strategy aligned with our brand and target audience.
- Creating engaging posts, Reels, Stories, and carousels using photos and videos we provide.
- Writing natural, compelling captions that reflect our brand personality.
- Planning and scheduling content consistently.
- Researching relevant hashtags, trends, and opportunities for organic growth.
- Helping increase engagement, attract qualified followers, and generate inquiries that can turn into retreat bookings.
- Monitoring performance and recommending improvements.
- Providing creative ideas and guidance on what photos or videos we should capture.

**Our ideal candidate:**

- Has experience managing Instagram accounts for travel, hospitality, wellness, fitness, or lifestyle brands.
- Has a strong eye for visual storytelling and premium but approachable branding.
- Understands how to reach an audience aged 40–65, not just younger Instagram users.
- Can create engaging Reels and edit short-form videos.
- Writes excellent, natural English captions.
- Is organized, reliable, communicative, and proactive.
- Understands that our goal isn't simply gaining followers, but building trust, creating a community, and attracting future guests.

**What makes our brand special:**

Reset Tennis Retreats is about much more than tennis. It's about stepping away from everyday routines, staying active, exploring Costa Rica, making new friendships, and enjoying memorable experiences.

We want our Instagram to reflect that feeling. Beautiful visuals are important, but genuine storytelling, personality, and human connection matter just as much.

**Working relationship:**

We're looking for someone interested in building a long-term working relationship, starting with an initial trial period to make sure we're a good fit.

We'll provide existing photos, videos, brand information, and creative direction. We value someone who can work independently, bring fresh ideas, communicate clearly, and help us develop a consistent social media presence.

**When applying, please share:**

1. Examples of Instagram accounts you've managed, ideally in travel, wellness, sports, or hospitality.
2. Your experience creating Reels and engaging content.
3. How you would approach growing a niche travel brand like ours.
4. Your proposed monthly package, including the number of posts, Reels, and Stories.
5. Examples of measurable results you've achieved for previous clients.

We're excited to find someone who understands our vision and can help bring Reset Tennis Retreats to a wider audience!

Android App Beta Testers Needed — 14 Days of Daily Testing ($40)

We are looking for 15–20 reliable Android users to participate in a 14-day closed beta test of Octripus, an AI-powered travel guide creation app.

Octripus helps tour guides, travel creators, and local experts turn their knowledge into interactive digital travel guides.

We especially welcome applicants with an interest or experience in travel, tourism, travel planning, tour guiding, or travel content creation.

You don't need to be a professional tester. We're also interested in feedback from real users who enjoy discovering places, planning trips, or sharing travel recommendations.

What you'll do

You will participate in a structured 14-day testing program:

- Join our Google Play closed testing program and install the Android app.
- Remain enrolled in the testing program for 14 consecutive days.
- Open and use the app every day for approximately 5–15 minutes.
- Complete a different short testing task each day.
- Test features such as guide creation, adding locations, photos, voice input, editing, and publishing.
- Report any bugs, technical issues, or confusing parts of the experience.
- Update your personal online testing checklist daily, including brief comments.
- Submit one screen recording of a testing session.
- Complete a final feedback questionnaire.

Each tester will receive a personal testing link with daily tasks, progress tracking, and space for comments.

Requirements

- An Android smartphone with Google Play access.
- A Google account eligible to join the closed test.
- Availability for 14 consecutive days.
- Ability to follow instructions in English.
- Ability to record your Android screen.
- Reliability and attention to detail.

Previous app testing experience is welcome but not required.

Payment

$40 fixed price for the complete 14-day assignment.

Payment is based on completing the agreed testing activities and providing honest feedback. You do not need to discover a specific number of bugs to receive payment.

Start date

The test will begin once our Android app is approved for closed testing on Google Play. The exact start date will be confirmed with selected testers.

How to apply

Please answer the screening questions and confirm that you can commit to the complete 14-day testing period.

We look forward to working with you!

I am relocating to Ho Chi Minh City, and looking for a personal assistant to help find an apartment and settle in.

I am looking for someone who is able to meet both virtually and in reality, help me understand the city and districts, and generally be available to support me as I need while I am there.

I hope to find someone who can block out 2-4 hours a few times a week to meet.

I prefer to pay per hour instead of a fixed amount and will require that we keep a log of the work you do.

Freelance Travel Sales Manager & Independent Travel Advisor

At Off The Map Adventure, we design and operate slow traveling experiences exclusively for small groups of maximum eight adults in incredible destinations such as British Columbia (Canada), Northern and Southern Italy, Northern Mexico, and expanding routes worldwide.
We are a young boutique agency that successfully operated its inaugural trips last summer. For 2027, we are actively preparing 7 to 8 new destinations with multiple departure dates per region, offering a high volume of sales opportunities and long-term collaboration.
To facilitate sales, we have launched an online booking platform with international installment payment options, making it significantly easier for clients to book and secure their spots worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities
•⁠ ⁠Connect with potential clients, present travel options, and close bookings for upcoming departure dates.
•⁠ ⁠Focus on Group Sales: While individual bookings are accepted, our main objective is closing entire groups (up to 8 adults).
•⁠ ⁠Operations: Off The Map Adventure handles 100% of operations, including itinerary design, bookings, transport, logistics, and on-ground support.

Commission Structure, Higher Group Rates & Incentives
•⁠ ⁠Standard Commission: 5% to 10% on the net price of the trip (or up to 20% on the gross agency margin).
•⁠ ⁠Higher Commission for Full Groups: Higher commission percentages are offered when closing an entire group booking rather than individual spots.
•⁠ ⁠Performance Bonuses: Additional financial incentives upon reaching target sales milestones.
•⁠ ⁠Travel Trade & Discounts: Opportunities for travel trade (complimentary travel in exchange for sales performance) and exclusive discounts on our proprietary trips.

Work Structure
•⁠ ⁠100% Remote: Full flexibility to work on your own schedule from any location.
•⁠ ⁠Immediate Onboarding: We are looking to fill these positions and start sales immediately.
•⁠ ⁠Direct Collaboration: Direct access and communication with the company founders.

Qualifications
•⁠ ⁠Proven track record or strong aptitude in sales, group bookings, or travel advising.
•⁠ ⁠Understanding of slow travel concepts and adult small-group travel dynamics.
•⁠ ⁠Strong communication skills and self-driven sales capability.

How to Apply
If you are ready to start sales immediately and build a long-term partnership with us, please submit your application

Start Date: Immediate start required
Position Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor (100% Remote)