Just this past month I have had so many enquiries from travel businesses and tour operators that traditionally focus on business travel who are now wishing to make the switch to more leisure travel and in-destination experiences for B2C. Driven by the devastating after-effects of the pandemic, B2B travel is now seen by some as a dead end, so the question for others who focus on business travel is… should you switch or at least add a B2C element?
First, let’s take a look at what is currently happening in the business travel sector.
The changing face of business travel
First let me say that there will always be business travel as it is a necessity for some professionals to meet in person and to make connections; people need to visit factories and to simply get to work in far away destinations But we are seeing a massive shift in how frequent these trips will be. Business travel for the likes of sales and potentially conferences will be much less frequent, with companies choosing th...
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Hello! I’m thrilled to be here and introduce myself and Explorabout. The concept began in North Carolina, where I wanted to share the many unique activities that we discovered. People may know about the majestic waterfalls, hikes and trails, but we were amazed to learn of the many hands-on craft experiences. We discovered activities that were fitting for my age group, my mother’s peers, and younger guests. There truly is something for everyone along the entire east coast. After all, exploring is what life is all about. It is my goal to be the voice of the dedicated tour operators and be the bridge for consumers to share their passion of the local area. Thank you for your time and I hope you’ll join us as we discover, learn and grow.
Hi Karen, thanks for sharing Explorabout with the Travel Massive community! I really like that your marketplace is focused on a specific part of the US and it's a great looking platform. I couldn't seem to find a search box - perhaps that would be helpful addition for people with a particular activity in mind?
Hi Ian, we went live two months ago and still adding more product and features. A landing page to onboard more suppliers, a search feature, and a comprehensive consumer marketing plan are all underway! Thank you for your suggestion, our next growth spurt is soon to follow!
Hi Karen,
Really impressed with how quickly you've put up such a robust site. Interesting to me since I was born and raised in Gainesville, FL and studied at UF (go Gators!) and have now lived in Georgia for 9 years. Hilton Head has become our new favorite destination, but we'll be going to Jekyll Island Oct 2 weekend with my two kids. Any recommendations? If not, let me know if you want me to scope it out and submit some suggestions for you :-)
Amritha Joseph
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