Thailand’s award-winning boat tour operator, Simba Sea Trips, has achieved their most significant revenue boost through direct online bookings and the partnerships made through Bókun. Nearly 50% of Simba Sea Trips’ bookings come from Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) through their strategic partnership with Bókun.
Winner of Phuket’s Best Boat Tour Operator award in 2022, the company has used Bókun’s Resource Management feature to coordinate operations across 30 marketplace connections, while maintaining its reputation for premium, small-group experiences to the Phi Phi Islands and Phang Nga Bay.
Key results:
- Consistent 20% year-on-year revenue growth
- 47.8% of sales came from direct online bookings
- 44.29% of sales came from OTAs, including 34% from Viator and 9% from GetYourGuide
- 30 Bókun Marketplace connections
- Streamlined resource management across multiple boats, guides, and staff