The Tour Guy Introduces Reserve Now, Pay Later Feature Powered by PayPal
PYPL•PayPal is powering The Tour Guy’s new Reserve Now, Pay Later feature, enabling travelers to secure high-demand European tours without upfront payment and charging them closer to travel dates. The launch underscores PayPal’s growing adoption by mid-sized travel companies seeking flexible, non-loan payment options to boost early bookings.
1. Feature Launch Details
On May 26, The Tour Guy rolled out its Reserve Now, Pay Later feature using PayPal’s infrastructure to let customers lock in spots on popular European tours—such as the Colosseum and Vatican—without paying until shortly before their travel dates.
2. PayPal Infrastructure and Mechanics
The feature leverages PayPal’s payment APIs to securely store traveler payment details, with no credit checks, interest charges or third-party financing; payments are automatically processed closer to departure, removing upfront cost barriers.
3. Industry Impact and Future Plans
This rollout highlights how mid-sized operators can deploy advanced booking capabilities previously limited to major platforms; The Tour Guy intends to expand Reserve Now, Pay Later across its full portfolio to drive earlier reservations and reduce booking friction.
