Nouvelles et blogues de Driftscape

Stop letting your festival momentum disappear on Monday morning. Andrew explains how BIA and DMO managers can use a digital engagement scavenger hunt to turn one-off events into year-round visitor experiences. Learn from real-world examples like Riverview and Carleton Place on how to drive foot traffic, support local businesses, and save money on print materials—all while giving visitors a fun, interactive reason to explore your town every single day.

You don’t need a million-dollar IT budget to get high-value, actionable geofencing insights for tourism. For data analysts, simple geofencing is about putting a virtual fence around a POI and measuring engagement within it. Mobile tour platforms are the simplest tool to achieve this by tracking location-specific actions like check-ins, digital coupon redemptions, or gamified tour completions. This provides high-confidence data on what drives actual foot traffic.

The constant grind of managing tourism administration stops you from creating memorable visitor experiences. You don't have to hire more staff or work another weekend to build your destination branding. We compare three essential strategies—AI-powered business directories, mobile tour platforms, and gamification—that allow busy BIA and DMO teams to put their town on the map by enabling self-discovery and cutting down on manual admin tasks.

Overwhelmed by content creation? It's time to put your destination marketing platform on autopilot. We get it—you’re trying to manage campaigns, update business listings, and launch new tours all at once. The solution isn't working harder; it’s automating the mundane. Use simple, smart strategies like AI-curated listings, turning your event calendar into instant tours, and using gamification to track engagement automatically. By adopting these 7 time-saving tips, you can recl

Need a quick fix for low visitor engagement? Forget pricey print runs and months of planning. A digital discovery passport to savings is your solution. DMOs and BIAs can launch this fun, gamified rewards program in under an hour to instantly drive foot traffic to local businesses. Learn the simple 3-step action plan and see how groups like Bruce County achieved 18,000+ visits without extra staff. This is how you turn an engagement gap into an immediate, measurable win.

The biggest shift in travel industry technology for 2026 is moving the visitor experience entirely to their pocket. DMOs don't need to chase large smart city projects; they need accessible tools like AI-curated directories and mobile gamification. This playbook shows how small-to-midsize destinations can implement low-cost, high-impact tech to solve real problems: limited staffing, low engagement, and the need to prove local business impact.

The key to successful destination marketing in 2026 isn't chasing every tech fad, but embracing five core trends that prioritize visitor engagement: hyper-local interactive tours, foot-traffic-driving gamification, AI-powered admin relief, multilingual storytelling, and the digital integration of events. Learn how destinations like Carleton Place and Bruce County are using these methods to achieve measurable success, drive foot traffic, and future-proof their visitor experien

The winter season is a prime opportunity to launch a self-guided driving tour, turning scenic routes into high-engagement adventures. This how-to guide shows DMOs and tourism managers how to curate safety-conscious, interactive itineraries (like holiday light tours) using digital check-ins and gamified rewards. This strategy not only supports local businesses during the off-season but also provides invaluable visitor data on travel patterns.

Modern travelers seek authentic, interactive visitor experiences. DMOs can leverage simple mobile tools and gamification to transform passive visits into active exploration. Strategies like the Hardy Boys Scavenger Hunt (1,300+ completions) and the Bruce County rewards program (18,000+ visits) prove that low-effort, high-fun campaigns boost engagement, drive foot traffic to local businesses, and offer measurable ROI.

Tired of "shop local" flyers that don't work? The secret to boosting foot traffic and sales for your BIA or town is an interactive self guided walking tour. Learn Andrew's 3-step formula: 1) Map for discovery, not just history, by placing POIs near or inside businesses. 2) Gamify with digital coupons and rewards to drive conversions—like the Crescent Heights BIA saved over $6k in print costs. 3) Make it effortless with a mobile-first platform. Give people a fun, guided advent

It’s time to solve the budget panic caused by untrackable, old-school advertising. Stop draining funds on campaigns that don't prove their worth. The most effective solution for driving spending and engagement is a digital rewards campaign. By gamifying experiences—like a "Shop Local" scavenger hunt—you turn passive activity into measurable action. This strategy provides the hard data and verifiable ROI you need for stakeholders. Get started easily!

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.

La saison des frayeurs est une énorme opportunité pour les commerces locaux, mais comment transformer l’esprit festif en ventes concrètes? Apprenez comment une application de gestion de coupons peut créer un sentier à thème effrayant avec des récompenses et coupons numériques, attirant du trafic vers les commerces locaux et fournissant des données précieuses pour mesurer le succès de votre campagne.

Vous voulez que les visiteurs découvrent le cœur unique de votre communauté, pas seulement les chaînes de magasins. Découvrez 10 façons dont une application Discover Visitor peut aider les touristes à trouver et soutenir les commerces locaux, transformant une visite occasionnelle en une expérience mémorable qui bâtit votre communauté et stimule votre économie locale et crée un lien durable.

Vous souhaitez attirer plus de visiteurs cet Halloween? Ce guide montre comment stimuler le tourisme cette saison effrayante en utilisant une application de visite autoguidée. Obtenez 20 idées créatives pour des visites effrayantes et des chasses au trésor qui captiveront à la fois les locaux et les visiteurs, tout en soutenant les commerces locaux et en générant un engouement précieux.

La saison estivale chargée est terminée, mais l’automne est une occasion énorme de maintenir l’élan. Une application de culture locale vous aide à créer des campagnes engageantes qui inspirent les visiteurs à explorer toute votre ville, soutenant les commerces locaux et prolongeant leur séjour. Apprenez comment lancer une tournée thématique avec ludification et récompenses pour attirer du trafic et suivre votre succès.

Vous souhaitez attirer plus de visiteurs cet Halloween? Ce guide montre comment stimuler le tourisme cette saison effrayante en utilisant une application de visite autoguidée. Obtenez 20 idées créatives pour des visites effrayantes et des chasses au trésor qui captiveront à la fois les locaux et les visiteurs, tout en soutenant les commerces locaux et en générant un engouement précieux.