Trends in Online Trip Planning and Booking for 2023
Consumer approaches to planning and booking travel are shifting, particularly in the ever-evolving tours
Consumer approaches to planning and booking travel are shifting, particularly in the ever-evolving tours
More people around the world are seeking experiences that deliver something deeper. Is this
After over two years of staying home, Baby Boomers, Millennials, and Generation Zers are
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Digital marketing is one of the most important aspects of running your business. Even when times are tough it can be done cheaply and effectively. In this article we share different campaigns and tools you can utilize to boost your marketing efforts on a budget.
Plenty of travelers are setting off on their own. The share of solo travelers continues to grow, and attracting this unique group to your business requires thought and planning. Take a look at some stats about solo travelers and how you can capture their business.
Millennials and Generation Z now make up over half of the world population. These two generations value travel enormously and operators should know these three things about what they look for when booking experiences.
In today’s travel landscape, a tour guide can be much more than someone simply walking visitors through a historic neighborhood or explaining artifacts in a museum. One subset of guides has emerged in recent years, which we call Experience Hosts. If you’re interested in offering travelers a local experience (indeed, even a traditional walking tour still fits the bill)—but aren’t sure where to start—you’re at the right place.
Understanding who your tour caters to will allow you to tell the best story to that audience. Are you attracting backpackers? Families? Millennials? Want to take locals far off the beaten path to lesser-known sites, or would you rather show incoming travelers the main attractions? Pick your audience (or multiple), then develop your story and make sure you (and your tour guides) know your stuff.
No matter how big or small, tour companies or individual tour operators with a good marketing plan can boost their exposure and secure more bookings. Listing your products on Viator is a great start, and then it’s time to ramp up your promotional efforts. Here are some marketing tips to consider to stay one step ahead of the competition.