The COVID-19 outbreak and pandemic continue to pose challenges for the global tourism industry. It’s time to think of new ways for tour and activity operators to generate revenue.
Live virtual tours or tour livestreams are a very effective way to overcome these challenges. While they aren’t meant for everyone, it’s good to have another option on the table, right?
What Does Live Tour Streaming Do for Us?
It’s an opportunity to showcase your expertise as a tour operator or guide, to share your knowledge with those who would like to travel but are currently confined to their homes. Offering these new product lines will attract people seeking this type of experience.
Take advantage of this opportunity to reach new audiences and keep everything organized within your TuriTop booking software. Take advantage of this opportunity to reach new audiences and keep everything organized within your TuriTop booking software.
Setting Up Live Virtual Tours
In terms of practical setup, you’ll need a solution that works seamlessly and allows for moderated comments, in case your customers have any questions along the way.
You might be wondering how much this will cost. I’ll tell you that you can do this almost for free. Using your cell phone or tablet with an Internet connection will allow you not only to conduct the virtual tour but also to review new bookings on the go with your TuriTop booking system.
There’s one very important thing to keep in mind: when larger companies start entering a market, its potential grows rapidly. This is the case with Amazon Explore and Google Arts & Culture.
How do I get started?
Create new services in your TuriTop booking software to use with these virtual tours. You can also create new and engaging content on your website to integrate these services and promote them on social media.
Tools you can use for a virtual tour:
Zoom: Zoom is a reliable cloud-based video platform. If you choose the “webinar” option, you can host your “virtual tour” live, allow questions, and create sessions.
Google Hangouts: Hangouts is a Google service. While it’s a bit slower than Zoom, it connects 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 your local government’s guidelines to comply with all health regulations.
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