Forecasting tools are software features that predict future demand, revenue, and resource needs based on historical data and current trends. In the tours and attractions industry, forecasting helps operators plan staffing, inventory, and pricing to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Within an all-in-one booking platform, forecasting tools can support:

• Demand forecasting → predicting ticket sales and rental utilization by season, day of week, or channel.

• Revenue forecasting → projecting future income across POS, OTAs, and direct bookings.

• Staffing forecasts → aligning employee schedules with expected guest volumes.

• Resource allocation → anticipating needs for equipment like bikes, ATVs, or kayaks.

• Dynamic pricing adjustments → using forecasts to optimize rates in advance of peak or slow periods.

• OTA & affiliate performance forecasting → projecting sales contributions from third-party channels via API data.

By turning data into actionable predictions, forecasting tools help operators move from reactive decision-making to proactive growth planning.