How to Optimize Your Google Maps Listing to Get More Bookings
Did you know that Google Maps business listings with more than 100 images get 520% more calls than the average business or that 91% of questions posted to Google Maps listings have been not been answered? Some have even said that Google is the new homepage for a business. How can you take advantage of Google’s free tool that populates Google Maps (Google My Business)? COVID-19 is the perfect time to optimize your Google Maps profile and get more bookings when lockdowns are lifted. You’ll hear from experts who will share simple tips on what to do to get a leg-up on your competitors in searches for “things to do in [city]” or “where to stay in [city]” and get more customers.
Digital Referrals: How to Leverage Local Destination Marketing Organizations and Tourism Promotion Agencies to Get More Bookings
Most local destinations have one more destination marketing organizations (DMO) or tourism promotion agencies (TPA) that are promoting the destination and marketing for local businesses. These sites represent significant opportunities to promote local businesses. You are probably already promoting your business in some way, but are you taking advantage of every opportunity? And just as important, is it working for you and what could you do to make it even better? Join us as a hear from several guest speakers on how to get the most out of your presence with local DMOs and TPAs.
Growth During Lockdown: Positive Stories from Tour Operators Around the World
This has been a challenging time for all tourism-focuses businesses and it can be easy to get caught up and bogged down by the stress of closed businesses, canceled tours and social isolation. But in the midst of this, there are positive things going on and great hope for recovery. Join us to hear Chris Torres of the Digital Tourism Show as he shares stories of exciting things that tour operators are doing around the world.
Leverage Social Media Right Now to Build Business for the Future
Your target audience may not be seeking out tours or getaways right now, but they seeking ways to stay connected on Facebook, Instagram, and other social platforms. Join us to hear from tour operators that are finding creative ways to engage their target audience right now that are helping them to plant seeds for future bookings.
Brainstorming Creative Ways to Recoup Lost Revenue for Tourism Businesses
Meetup Summary What to do now and how to prepare for when things return to “normal”. Justin Harnish of Refreshing Mountain, a retreat and adventure center, will be sharing ideas on restructuring activities and offers for a “post-quarantine” market. Kris Bradley, a recognized expert in all things social, will be sharing strategies that that tourism […]