States across the country are moving forward with reopening procedures, but many potential visitors to your region are understandably cautious about venturing out. In this unprecedented time, CVBs have had to get creative to support their membership and keep the revenue flowing, all while ensuring the safety of travelers. Here are a few strategies CVBs have used to stay visible and relevant in the COVID age:
Promoting restaurants’ hygiene and social-distancing protocols
To ensure its member restaurants keep their heads above water, Visit Fort Worth created a page with comprehensive information about local establishments that offer takeout, curbside pickup and delivery.
Serving as a connector between government and the lodging industry
Some CVBs have linked local officials with accommodations that can be used ...
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Fact 1: Squirrels plant a lot of trees… by accident.
Yes, squirrels do forget where they bury their acorns. All. The. Time. Estimates of the number of new, accidental squirrel trees planted each year range into the millions globally. According to North Country Public Radio, squirrels are critical to the survival of many nut-bearing tree species.Source
https://youtu.be/HTPOSdyA7Uo
Fact 2: Cows have best friends.
Research from the University of Northampton in the UK shows that cows prefer to hang out with certain other individuals in their herds. These preferences don’t correlate to family bonds. In short: cow friendships are a thing.Source
https://youtu.be/Tst5_IsCxhg
Fact 3: Rabbit show jumping exists.
If there’s one thing guaranteed to brighten your outlook, it’s watching rabbits jump over tiny, rabbit-sized obstacles. Right? ...
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Maybe you can’t meet your customers face to face these days, but that doesn’t mean you have to be disconnected.
Now is the time to take a look at your digital marketing toolbox and add a few new arrows to your quiver. (Yes, it’s a mixed metaphor, but you know what we mean.)
Consider these steps to keep your customers engaged and grow your pool of prospects:
1 | Send out email updates about your operations.What are you doing right now to keep serving customers? Let them know with an email blast that includes a link to your website. Once you’ve got their eyeballs on the page, they just might browse and discover new services they didn’t even know you offered.
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