This summer, we launched the Tour Builder – a brand-new tool on Keyguides Connect that allows guides to create, customize, and price their own tours. But what makes this launch truly special isn’t just the feature itself. It’s the real guides who sat down with us, tested the tool, shared feedback, and helped us improve it. The Tour Builder has been shaped not only by our ideas, but by the...

Did you know that your tours on Keyguides Connect can automatically gain extra visibility through our Location Pages ? For every attraction or place we feature in Oslo, we create a dedicated page. If your tour includes that location, both you and your tour will appear there – ready to be discovered and booked by guests. Example: Ekebergparken Let’s take Ekebergparken as an example. 👉 See...

For the past few months, Keyguides Connect has been live in Norway , where guides have already started getting booked through our first partners. We’ve used this time to test, refine, and make sure everything runs smoothly. Many of you across Europe have been waiting for the platform to be ready — and now it finally is. Technology is reshaping travel. AI, apps, and influencers make it easier for...

Everything you need to know about the tools we have built to help you grow your guiding business. It has been a busy summer behind the scenes at Keyguides Connect. We’ve released a set of powerful new features to help you manage your tours, handle bookings more smoothly, and stay in control of how you run your business. Whether you’re new to the platform or already booking tours, here are the big...

How a public guide list and verified badges help raise the standard across the industry We see you. You’re the ones building the backbone of the guiding profession — training guides, setting standards, pushing for quality, and doing the hard work that rarely gets celebrated. At Keyguides Connect, we think it’s time that changed. That’s why we’ve created a way for associations like yours to show...

Who Is Keyguides For? Keyguides is designed to bring together three important groups in the world of travel experiences: independent guides , partners who book or work with guides, and verification partners (like associations) that represent guides. Let’s break down how each one fits in – and why we built Keyguides with you in mind. 1. For Independent Guides Take bookings. Get discovered. Run...

When we launched the Job Board, we hoped it would help guides get real opportunities. And now we’ve hit our first milestone: 10 jobs posted – and every single one has found its guide. Was it perfect? Nope. We've had a few kinks in the road. But that's part of building something new, together. 🛠️ From a missing button here to a confusing setting there, we’ve been tweaking things as we go...

Looking to book experienced local guides for your tours? Whether you’re a travel company, hotel, or DMC — or an independent guide searching for more bookings — the Job Board on Keyguides Connect is your simple, reliable way to match jobs with the right guides. For Travel Companies, Hotels & DMCs: Find and Hire Tour Guides in Minutes Need a guide next week in Lisbon? Looking to staff a full...

🎉 Whoop whoop! It’s happening. Keyguides Connect is officially live (ish!) No champagne pop or neon blinking banner (yet)... but behind the scenes? The wheels are turning and things are about to get real interesting. This is our soft soft launch — meaning: ✅ The platform is live ✅ You can sign up and set up your profile ✅ Bookings are open (but zero marketing or traffic generated through...

Booking high-quality guides shouldn’t be a hassle. Keyguides Connect simplifies the process for travel agencies, tour operators, and businesses that need reliable guides and tour leaders. Here’s why you should join today : 1. Access to Professional Guides No more guesswork—find the right guide instantly One of the biggest challenges for agencies is ensuring guide quality. Keyguides Connect offers...

Welcome to Keyguides Connect – The Future of Guiding & Booking 👋 Welcome to Keyguides Connect , the platform designed to empower guides and simplify booking experiences for partners. Our Mission & Vision At Keyguides Connect , we believe in a future where local guides have full control over their business , and partners can effortlessly find the best guides for their needs. We want to...