Social Media: A Valuable Business Tool
FOLLOWING ARE ANSWERS from Leisure Group Travel readers who responded to the question: How are you using social media in your business?
Read MoreFOLLOWING ARE ANSWERS from Leisure Group Travel readers who responded to the question: How are you using social media in your business?
Read MoreOne of the secrets of great tours is to get your tour members actively involved in the day’s activities. Just sitting there on the coach listening to you or a step-on guide lecture them won’t do it.
Read MoreGroup travelers now see local cuisine as main part of an areas cultural fabric and the distinctive foods associated with an area trigger favorable response to the places being visited.
Read MoreIn competitive environments, your “A” game is standard. Use your unique strength to go above and beyond. It’s the extra touches and a “wow” experience that makes the difference between a good and great review. Gather enough great reviews, and you’ll have word of mouth working in your favor.
Read Morerom its transition to an upscale haven to its integration of experiential elements, the resurgence of outlet shopping offers something beyond discounts
Read MoreThanks to social media, word of mouth has been “massively amplified.” Where once talk about favorite restaurants or companies was limited to the few people around the water cooler, now millions of people can hear about an experience you had with a business.
Read MoreYield-management computers slice and dice the demand for travel so finely that prices now differ substantially depending on the date, the day of the week and even the hour you travel. Shifting your travel plans by a few days or even a few minutes can mean substantial savings.
Read MoreIt’s tempting to meet your daily goals by blasting through as many emails as you can. That’s short sighted. It burns good leads, and it burns you out. Think instead about how you can start a timely conversation and how you can provide something valuable. You’ll find yourself having more genuine conversations and, by extension, closing more deals.
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