Nouvelles et blogues de Driftscape

Don't let your visitor engagement end when your office closes. Learn how BIAs and DMOs are using self guided digital tours and scavenger hunts to drive foot traffic and support local businesses 24/7—all without adding a single person to the payroll.

Think you need a huge budget and a fleet of guides to offer a world-class tour? Think again. We’re breaking down exactly what is a self guided tour and how BIAs and DMOs are using digital tools like Driftscape to save thousands on print costs while driving massive visitor engagement. From scavenger hunts by the Downtown Carleton Place BIA to audio tours at the Michigan Heroes Museum, learn how to turn your town's stories into a 24/7 visitor experience.

Running a destination doesn't have to be a guessing game. Andrew breaks down the channel-by-channel strategy for digital marketing in the tourism industry, showing you how to turn limited budgets into major foot traffic through organic content, targeted ads, and digital storytelling platforms.

Stop burying your team in paper punch cards! Learn how to launch a digital "passport to savings" that drives foot traffic to local businesses while automating the boring stuff. From saving thousands in print costs to winning national awards with zero extra staffing, Andrew shares how BIAs and small towns are using smart tech like Driftscape to boost engagement without the burnout. Turn your seasonal campaign into a high-impact, immersive travel experience today.

Ready to turn holiday shoppers into local explorers? Discover how digital rewards and a passport to savings can boost foot traffic and sales for your BIA or town centre. Instead of paper cards, a mobile-based system encourages people to visit multiple businesses by gamifying the experience. This low-friction, high-fun approach drives measurable engagement, as seen in examples like Downtown Brampton's 3,000+ check-ins. Focus on mapping out the fun, and using a simple reward st

The holiday season is a massive opportunity for small towns and BIAs, but the pressure to drive foot traffic is real. The solution isn't a bigger budget—it's a smart, self guided walking tour that leverages your existing charm. We’ve collected 10 fresh, engaging ideas—from 'Elf Hunts' to 'Ugly Sweater Showcases'—to help you launch a rewarding, low-staffing campaign that gets people shopping local and exploring your main street this winter.

Vous vous souvenez de l’époque où l’on mettait constamment à jour des feuilles de calcul ou fouillait dans d’anciens courriels juste pour trouver les heures actuelles ou les nouvelles offres d’une entreprise? En tant que gestionnaire du BIA, directeur de la Chambre de commerce ou spécialiste du marketing touristique dans une petite ville, vous êtes la personne de référence pour tout ce qui est local. Mais suivre toutes vos entreprises membres – leurs détails, événements et promotions en constante évolution – peut ressembler à un emploi à temps plein en soi, n’est-ce pas?

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