Pricing is one of the most critical parts of running a tour operation.

Many operators rely on spreadsheets, memory, or rough estimates. This often leads to inconsistencies, errors, and uncertainty around margins.

STOMP approaches pricing differently.

It is manual, structured, and controlled — giving operators full flexibility while maintaining clarity and accuracy.

1. Pricing Starts with Real Components

In STOMP, pricing is built using real elements of a trip:

  • accommodation
  • guides
  • transport
  • activities
  • permits

Each component is added manually, based on actual supplier rates or negotiated costs.

This ensures:

  • accuracy
  • relevance to current conditions
  • full control by the operator

There is no reliance on auto-filled or outdated pricing.

2. Built Alongside the Itinerary

Pricing is developed as the itinerary is created.

Each day adds:

  • hotel nights
  • guide services
  • transport usage
  • experiences

Costs are layered step by step, creating a clear and traceable build-up of the total price.

This allows operators to understand exactly how a trip is costed.

3. Manual Control, Not Automatic Updates

STOMP does not automatically update pricing.

And this is intentional.

Tourism pricing changes frequently:

  • supplier rates fluctuate
  • fuel costs change
  • seasons affect pricing
  • negotiations vary

Instead of relying on automation, STOMP allows operators to:

  • input current rates manually
  • adjust costs as needed
  • maintain full awareness of pricing decisions

This keeps the system grounded in reality.

It avoids the risk of outdated or incorrect automated pricing.

4. Flexible Adjustments

Because pricing is manual, it is also highly flexible.

Operators can:

  • change hotels or services
  • adjust costs based on season
  • tailor pricing for specific clients
  • update rates when suppliers change

Every adjustment is deliberate.

Nothing happens without the operator knowing.

5. Group-Based Pricing Logic

STOMP allows pricing to reflect real travel dynamics.

Costs can be adjusted based on:

  • number of travellers
  • shared services (vehicles, guides)
  • fixed vs variable costs

This helps create realistic per-person pricing.

6. Margins and Financial Control

Operators can apply:

  • margins
  • markups
  • commissions

These are layered on top of the base cost.

This ensures:

  • profitability
  • consistency
  • financial clarity

Finance teams can clearly see how each trip performs.

7. Clear Cost Visibility

Because everything is added manually, operators have full visibility.

They can see:

  • where costs come from
  • which components are expensive
  • how pricing is structured

This helps with:

  • better negotiation
  • smarter itinerary design
  • improved margins

8. Transparency for Travellers

The structured pricing system also allows for better communication.

Operators can present:

  • clear inclusions
  • logical pricing
  • “where the money goes” insights

This builds trust with travellers.

Why This Matters

Automation can be fast, but it can also be wrong.

STOMP prioritises control over automation.

By keeping pricing manual but structured, it ensures:

  • accuracy
  • flexibility
  • transparency

Final Thought

STOMP does not try to replace human judgement.

It supports it.

By giving operators full control over pricing — while keeping everything structured — it turns pricing into a clear, reliable, and transparent process.