Tourpreneur Tour Business Podcast
Business:Entrepreneurship
Research/Try a New OTA - Day 3 of the 30 day Tour Operator Challenge
On Day 3 of the 30 Day Tour Operator Things to Do Challenge, we are joined by Checkfront's Director of Marketing, Angela Heald and we are talking all about researching and maybe trying a new OTA. You’ve heard the saying, “don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.” Well, all too often, operators rely solely on the global brand names, like TripAdvisor, to “bring home the bacon,” even though there are plenty of new OTAs popping up everywhere that could also complement your distribution strategy. Who knows what opportunities you’re missing elsewhere? With another OTA, you might get more visibility, optimal real estate, a lower commission rate, and a better match for your target audience and niche. Wouldn’t you rather find out than be left wondering? W
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