1000Host Inc.

What 1000Host Inc. does

1000Host Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated private online travel marketplace founded in 2019 that operates the booking platform 1000host.ca from a Calgary, Alberta operational base. The company connects travelers with third-party tour suppliers and earns commission on each transaction it facilitates, acting as a disclosed agent that collects customer payment, retains its fee, and remits the balance to the supplier. Its product portfolio is concentrated on guided tours of the Canadian Rockies departing from Calgary hotel pickup points (Hyatt Regency Downtown Calgary is the primary departure hub), spanning national park tours (Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Waterton), the Drumheller badlands and Royal Tyrrell Museum, and seasonal experiences such as the Grotto Canyon Ice Walk. Tour formats range from small-group shared departures (8-13 passengers) at CAD $129 per person to private multi-day packages priced up to CAD $499 per person, with bundled discounts of 11% for multi-tour package bookings.

The platform extends beyond Canadian Rockies inventory to a worldwide marketplace covering 50+ countries, listing city tours, adventure experiences, and attraction tickets sourced from third-party operators. Customer-facing technology is a standard WordPress-style website with integrated booking and payment processing routed through a UK subsidiary (1000Host Limited) and a payments partner (Owl Payments Limited); accepted methods include major credit cards, PayPal, and Bitcoin. Distribution and marketing rely on organic SEO, TripAdvisor reviews, an educational travel blog, and email newsletters — there are no paid acquisition channels, no mobile app, and no disclosed API. Customer segments are horizontally distributed across international and domestic individual leisure travelers rather than enterprise accounts, with no management team bios, investor disclosures, or financial metrics provided in source materials. The company states a public mission to host 1,000 guests per day and become a top-five touring company by 2026, positioning it as an early-stage, capital-light operator with strong domain focus but limited disclosed scale.

Name

1000Host Inc.

Legal name

1000Host, Inc.

Website

https://1000host.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

1000Host Inc. is a Calgary-based online travel marketplace that connects leisure travelers with third-party tour suppliers, primarily offering guided small-group and private tours of the Canadian Rockies (Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Waterton) and a worldwide tour inventory, earning commission per booking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Travel Marketplace

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Tours, Activities & Attractions Metasearch (THALAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mountain, Glacier & Alpine Nature Tours (THAJAIAF), Wildlife & Nature Interpretation Guides (Birding, Photography, Naturalist) (THAAALAE)

Keywords

• Online tour booking
• Guided tours marketplace
• Canadian rockies tours
• Private group tours
• Travel booking platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Booking Commission/Transaction Fees: 1000Host operates as a marketplace platform facilitating bookings between travelers and third-party tour suppliers. The company acts as a disclosed agent on behalf of suppliers, collecting payments and earning commission on transactions. When a booking is made, the customer pays through the platform and 1000Host deducts its commission before remitting to the supplier.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

1000Host operates an online marketplace platform that connects individual travelers with third-party tour suppliers for booking guided excursions and day trips. The company specializes in private and small-group tours to Canadian Rocky Mountain destinations including Banff, Jasper, Yoho, and Waterton National Parks, with primary hotel pickup from Calgary. It also facilitates bookings for worldwide destination tours spanning more than 50 countries.

Product overview

1000Host Inc. operates a tour booking platform that connects travelers with third-party tour suppliers offering guided experiences globally. The core product is the online booking platform accessible via website, where customers can browse and purchase tours. The company's primary tour offerings are centered on Canadian Rockies destinations from Calgary, including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, and Drumheller Badlands. Tours range from small-group shared experiences (8-13 passengers) to private customized tours, covering durations from half-day ice walks to multi-day packages. The company also offers worldwide destination tours through its platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1000Host Booking Platform Core online travel booking platform accessible via 1000host.ca that connects travelers with third-party tour suppliers offering guided experiences globally, with primary focus on Canadian Rockies destinations. Customers search, compare, and book tours 24/7 through the website.
• Banff, Yoho, and Jasper 2-Day Private Tour Two-day private guided tour from Calgary for up to 5 passengers covering Lake Louise, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks along the Icefields Parkway, including accommodation at Jasper town, breakfast x2, dinner x1, and national park fees. From CAD $499 / USD $353 per person.
• Rocky Mountain Tour Package: Banff, Drumheller, Waterton Multi-day tour package for up to 13 passengers combining three full-day tours (Banff National Park, Drumheller & Badlands, Waterton Lakes National Park) available May-October with an 11% package discount versus individual bookings. From CAD $459 / USD $324 per person.
• Personalized Private Tour to Banff and Lake Louise Private 10-11 hour guided tour from Calgary to Lake Louise and Banff National Park for up to 6 passengers with flexible itinerary and premium hotel pickup service. From CAD $329 / USD $232 per person.
• Waterton National Park Nature, History and Wonders Tour Full-day guided tour for up to 13 passengers to Waterton Lakes National Park available May-October, including Bar U Ranch, cowboy-style tea, Lundbreck Falls, Red Rock Canyon, Cameron Falls, and Waterton Lake. From CAD $199 / USD $141 per person.
• Yoho National Park Tour Full-day 11-hour guided tour for up to 12 passengers to Yoho National Park available July-October, featuring Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, and the Burgess Shale UNESCO World Heritage site. From CAD $189 / USD $162 per person.
• Majestic Grotto Canyon Ice Walk Tour Winter-specific 4-5 hour ice walking tour for up to 14 passengers at Grotto Canyon available December through April, including ice walking equipment and scenic stops with pickup from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore. From CAD $135 / USD $95 per person.
• Small Group Banff Highlights Tour Small group (8-13 passengers) 10-11 hour full-day tour covering Banff National Park highlights including Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, Banff town, Bow Falls, and Mount Norquay Lookout. Includes transportation, national park fees, and guided tour. From CAD $129 / USD $91 per person.
• Day of Dinosaurs and Hoodoos Drumheller Tour

Quantifiable outcome

• 73 reviews for Banff Highlights tour demonstrating strong customer satisfaction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Third-Party Tour SupplierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor1000Host operates as a marketplace platform connecting travelers with third-party tour suppliers. The company acts as a disclosed agent on behalf of suppliers, facilitating bookings and processing payments. Suppliers provide the actual tour experiences including transportation, guiding, and attractions.
• Owl Payments LimitedminorOthersPayment processing partner located at 7 Soho Square, London W1D 3QB, UK. Handles payment collection and processing for bookings made through the platform.
• Hyatt Regency CalgaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary departure location for Alberta-based tours. 1000Host uses Hyatt Regency Downtown Calgary (700 Centre Street SE) as the main pickup point for Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Waterton, and Drumheller tours.
• 1000Host LimitedminorOthersUK-based subsidiary handling payment processing services. Part of the 1000Host corporate structure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TourRadar: Online marketplace for multi-day guided tours across 200+ countries — comparable marketplace model, especially relevant to 1000Host's 2-day and multi-day bundled packages (e.g., Banff-Yoho-Jasper).
• Viator: TripAdvisor-owned global marketplace for tours, activities and attractions — the dominant direct competitor to 1000Host's marketplace model, with overlapping inventory in Banff, Jasper and worldwide destinations.
• GetYourGuide: Berlin-based global tours and activities platform connecting travelers with local suppliers — directly comparable marketplace model, similar commission-based revenue, and overlapping inventory in Canadian Rockies and global destinations.
• Klook: Asia-headquartered activities and tours platform with global expansion — comparable marketplace structure, similar booking flow, and overlapping focus on experiential tourism including nature and sightseeing tours.
• Discover Banff Tours: Local Banff tour operator offering small-group and private guided tours to Canadian Rockies destinations — directly overlaps with 1000Host's core Alberta inventory and small-group/private product mix.
• Banff Jasper Tours by SunDog: Calgary/banff-based regional tour operator running small-group tours to Banff, Jasper and surrounding parks — the closest regional direct competitor, overlapping products (Banff Highlights, Icefields Parkway) and customer pickup geography.

Broad incumbents

• TripAdvisor: Largest travel review and metasearch platform with a vast tours portfolio via Viator — comparable as both a review distribution channel (1000Host actively maintains TripAdvisor presence) and a competitor in tour discovery.
• Airbnb Experiences: Airbnb-hosted marketplace for local tours and experiences — broader incumbent in the tours/activities category with global reach, overlapping target customers (independent travelers) and small-group/private experience format.

Emerging players

• Tiqets: Online platform for booking tickets to attractions, museums and tours — partial overlap with 1000Host's worldwide destination offerings, especially where tours bundle attraction admission (e.g., Royal Tyrrell Museum).

Regional players

• Banff Sightseeing Tours: Smaller regional operator focused on Banff sightseeing — local competitor with overlapping itineraries (Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon) and similar small-group format; less geographic breadth than 1000Host.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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