The Tour Guy Launches "Reserve Now, Pay Later," Bringing Big-Tech Booking Flexibility to Independent Travel

New feature, powered by payments infrastructure from PayPal, gives travelers flexibility while helping independent travel companies compete with larger booking platforms ROME, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tour Guy, one of Europe's largest and most trusted tour operators and destination marketplaces, today announced the launch of its new "Reserve Now, Pay Later" feature – enabled by PayPal (NYSE: PYPL) – giving travelers the ability to secure high-demand tours in advance without being charged until closer to their travel date. The launch reflects a growing shift in how consumers plan and pay for travel — prioritizing flexibility, convenience, and trust — while also signaling how mid-sized travel companies are leveraging modern payments infrastructure to offer capabilities traditionally associated with larger booking platforms.