I was recently looking into merchandise for tour operators. We’ve all seen merch being offered as an add-on to a tour, and some really don't hit the mark.
No, I don't want a postcard with your giant logo, but a fridge magnet with your excellent destination and your little logo in the corner, absolutely.
As someone running food tours, I lean towards edible goodies, but then that's short-term with no trigger memory later. In comparison, metal re-usable straws would fit my ethos and have a long-term attachment value.
Is anyone doing this? and if so, what do you offer? How are you selling it (through your website, end of the tour etc.)? Are you using something like Shopify to manage your inventory?
I really appreciate any help you can provide 💜
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I’m in Bangkok for the next week!
It’s my first time back in over two years, so I’m curious about what’s new to check out 😀
Please share any tips (must be new, Eg < 6 months) of restaurants, rooftop bars, shops, sightseeing, etc here.
I’ll add to this thread if I come across anything new to share, too!
Now is a great time to visit in my opinion. If you are fully vaccinated you can visit without a PCR test or quarantine. 2019 saw 40 million visitors, today it is a small fraction of that number. I recently drove from Bangkok to Phuket over 3 weeks with a lot of stops. You can expect some good prices and a lot less tourists.
Hey Ian,
I saw that The Standard opened up a new property in Bangkok...which I think could be a good spot to add to your list!
Here's a write-up in Dezeen: www.dezeen.com/2022/03/29/the-standard-bangkok-mahanakhon-hotel/
Safe travels!
Hello Ian,
How was your trip? Any finds you wanna share?