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Category: Tourism Best Practices
Archive
Category: Tourism Best Practices
Tour Operator Tips for Mastering TripAdvisor Management Responses
Online reviews are a blessing, even if they sometimes seem like a curse. They’re no longer considered an optional part of the path to purchase by most customers. Now, they’re a necessary part of the process. If you aren’t soliciting them, you may be missing out on bookings from discerning guests. A BrightLocal consumer survey […]
Written By | Nissa Campbell
Three Requests to Include in Your Post-Tour Emails
Following up with your customers is a great idea, whether you use Rezgo’s automated email notifications or a more individual approach. They’re also a great opportunity to ask your guests for these three things — and give them incentives in return. Social Content User-generated social content is every company’s dream. Not only does it give […]
Written By | Nissa Campbell
Perfect Your Online Ad Campaigns With These 4 Free Tools
Running an online ad campaign can feel like a full-time — and for a lot of people, it is. But if you don’t want to hire a marketing firm to buy and manage your tour company’s ads, it’s definitely possible to do it yourself. It doesn’t have to be a headache; these free tools can […]
Written By | Nissa Campbell
How to Keep Your Cool When Answering Negative Reviews
Even the most cool-headed person can be shaken by a truly bad review. The consequences for arguing with reviewers or insulting your guests can be harsh, so you can’t let it get to you. When you sit down to write your response, it’s important to be calm and collected. Of course, it’s not always that […]
Written By | Nissa Campbell
How Follow-Up Emails Can Transform Your Tour Business
When guests go home after a tour or event, is that the end of your relationship with them? If so, it doesn’t have to be. Let’s face it, though: tour and activity companies are at a disadvantage when it comes to building ongoing relationships with customers. Hotels can request reviews or comments when guests check […]
Written By | Nissa Campbell
Expanded Text Ads: What Your Tour Company Needs to Know
Starting up an online ad campaign for the season? You might be surprised to find that the ads that worked for your tour company last year no longer meet Google’s requirements. Expanded Text Ads (ETAs) are the new status quo for Google AdWords. They’ve been available since mid-2016, but the previous ad format was only […]
Written By | Nissa Campbell