“Kyoto-based tour strategist helping travelers and agencies understand local experiences.”
Sales strategist at Tangonian, a premium local operator in Kyoto Prefecture. I focus on persona-driven outreach, partner evaluation, and building high-quality guest experiences rooted in local culture and nature.
To learn from other operators and share insights about partnerships, platforms, and sustainable tourism.
Hi Mark, from what I know there aren’t any Japan-based events this year that meet your criteria. If I find one that fits, I’ll share it.
Thanks, I could not find Japan
Thanks Ronald, that’s a good reminder that the basics still matter. A real address, a phone number, and clear founder info are surprisingly missing on a lot of these new platforms. I’ve been looking more at traffic tools and user metrics in my earlier ... show more
Thanks for the great insights Mark, I appreciate your point about the hidden cost of time when onboarding. It's easy to get distracted by 0% commission while ignoring the labor-intensive side of the platform management. Regarding to your "hook" of a 1 ... show more
Yes, The real question is whether they have meaningful traffic and real users. I’m especially curious about the tools for verifying web traffic. I’ll probably dig deeper into that side of things. (can only imagine Semrush or SimilarWeb) I’m also wonder... show more