Video tours: a gamble during the Covid-19 crisis

The COVID-19 outbreak and pandemic continually challenge the global tourism industry. It is time to think about new ways to generate income for tour and activity operators.

The virtual tours live-streaming or ride-streaming is a very effective way to overcome these challenges, although it's not meant to be used by everyone, it's good to have another option on the table, isn't it?

What does live streaming tours do for us?

It is an opportunity to show your experience as a tour operator or guide, to showcase your expertise to those who would like to travel but are confined. Offering these new product lines will attract people looking for this type of experience.

Seize the opportunity to capture new audiences and have everything organised within your TuriTop booking software. Take the opportunity to capture new audiences and have everything organised within your TuriTop booking software.

Setting up live virtual tours

In terms of practical configuration, you need a solution video that works seamlessly and allows for controlled feedback, in case your customers have any questions along the way.

You may be wondering how much it will cost you. Let me tell you, you can do this for almost free. Using your phone mobile o tablet with an Internet connection will allow you not only to take the virtual tour, but also to check new bookings on the go with your TuriTop booking system.

There is something very important to keep in mind: when larger companies start to enter a business, their potential increases rapidly. This is the case for Amazon Explore & Google Arts & culture.

How do I start?

Create new services in your TuriTop booking software to use with these virtual tours. In addition, you can create new and attractive content on your website to install these services and promote them on social media.

Tools you can use for a virtual tour:

ZoomZoom is a reliable cloud-based platform for video. If you choose the "webinar" option, you can lead your "virtual tour" live, allow questions and create sessions.

Google HangoutsHangouts is a Google extension. While it is a bit slower than Zoom, it will connect to your Gmail, Google Calendar (integrated with your TuriTop booking software) and so on.

Live Social: Instagram Live, Facebook Live, LinkedIn Live, Telegram groups and Whatsapp offer similar solutions.

Whatever you decide, follow the instructions of your local government to comply with all health regulations.