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September 8, 2024 14 mins

Welcome to Episode 8 of Untangling Tourism Tech! In this episode, we’re diving into the world of tourism excellence, with insights straight from former tourism award judges on what it really takes to succeed.

🔍 Why Listen? Learn how to navigate the tourism awards process like a pro! Discover tips from ex-judges on how to craft a winning submission, from tracking online reputation to showcasing innovation and sustainability. This episode will help you set the foundations for excellence, whether you’re aiming for gold or just want to elevate your business operations.

📊 Key Highlights:

  • Online Reputation: Why your TripAdvisor and Google ratings are critical, and how to hit that magic 4+ star average.
  • Business Planning: How to align your goals with regional tourism strategies and impress the judges with solid planning.
  • Marketing Evidence: The importance of backing up your strategies with data, even as a small business.
  • Sustainability and Ethics: Why contributing to your community and reducing your environmental footprint is now more important than ever.

👥 About the Judges' Tips: Our special focus is on the expert advice from judges who have seen it all. These tips can help businesses of any size excel in their award submissions and elevate their overall business practices.

🚀 Get Started: Whether you’re a tourism operator thinking of entering the awards or looking for ways to fine-tune your business, this episode is packed with insights you can act on now.

🎧 Listen Now and Subscribe! Don’t miss future episodes of Untangling Tourism Tech. Hit subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated on all the latest in tourism innovation! #TourismExcellence #TourismAwards #BusinessSuccess #UntanglingTourismTech

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