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88 results for “booking”

  • Article

    10 Strategies to Increase Your Direct Bookings

    Jun 10, 2024

    Maximize direct bookings with our actionable insights on guest targeting, website optimization and engaging content. Start getting more bookings today!

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    11 ways to optimize your website and booking flow to increase bookings and sales

    Apr 30, 2021

    From enhancing your offer to keeping potential customers on your site, here’s a quick guide to optimize your booking flow.

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    From Panhandling to Profits: The Secrets to Direct Booking Success

    Apr 27, 2023

    …The Tour Guy went from panhandling outside the Colosseum to building a big tours and activities business through direct bookings

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    Five Basic Steps to Get More Direct Bookings

    Sep 9, 2022

    …’re already doing these things, but it’s always good to do a quick check. We’ve summarized a longer list from a post by Booking system provider Rezdy to help tour companies to get more direct bookings

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    5 Essential Elements of Tour Descriptions That Sell

    Nov 12, 2024

    Five building blocks to make your tour descriptions work harder for you, with Kelsey Tonner from Guest Focus

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    Why Travelers Book Some Experiences Last Minute and Others in Advance

    Nov 16, 2022

    The importance a traveler places on an activity is a major factor, while a generational shift means younger travelers are prioritizing experiences and planning further in advance.

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    From the Middle East to Asia: Growing Direct Bookings by Working With Influencers

    May 26, 2023

    How one Middle East-based operator has excelled in growing their direct bookings by leaning into influencer marketing, and is now expanding into Asia

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    OTA vs. Direct Bookings: It’s About Marketing

    Jan 8, 2024

    Why is it so hard for operators to beat OTAs on marketing? Do small operators even stand a chance? We delve into this topic with Nate Andrew from tour & attraction marketing agency Blend

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    Using AI in Travel Marketing For More Bookings

    Feb 11, 2025

    …ares how to use AI to enhance your marketing strategy, complete with prompt suggestions for every stage of the traveler booking journey

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    One Chart to Rule Them All: Why Travelers Choose One Experience Over Another

    Dec 12, 2022

    Tour, activity and attraction operators: if you only pay attention to one chart from Arival research over the past year, let it be this one.

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    Five Roadblocks to Increasing Bookings and Growing Your Experience Offerings

    Jan 30, 2023

    Is more traffic really the answer? Five reports reveal other obstacles that could be getting in the way of your success

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    7 Alternative Distribution Methods Beyond OTAs

    Oct 29, 2024

    From hotels to cruise lines, influencers to direct bookings, it’s time to get creative with tours and attractions distribution… beyond traditional OTAs

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