It’s debateful when the pandemic will end. Tourism is the most affected industry so far, all the local attractions, restaurants, museums, hotels, etc. are shut waiting for the climax of their life but it seems like pandemic has some other plans in store for us.

Don’t you just miss the time, when traveling made things so much easier? Travel plans were always exciting and to travel with friends to the places you have been planning since high school? Yeah, it hurts to think you won’t be able to travel now due to the coronavirus.

But what about local tourism? How badly is this pandemic affecting it? Pretty bad I must say, as everything is closed down even the limousine transfers in Ontario were few and far between at the beginning but now? You are stuck in your homes with plenty of time to kill and do nothing!

Tip and tricks to get local tourism back on its feet

Promoting a local business in Ontario can be a tough call – whether you want to promote a café or a book store or even a spa you have to be creative about your marketing strategies – with high rise the local competition. Destination marketing is a lot like regular digital marketing but focusing on the tourism industry (of course) and this way you can attract more customers and visitors once things are back to normal.

So there are a few things you need to look out for and plan in advance. Remember my friend, timing is everything. Keeping this fact in mind let’s look down at a shortlist of tips you may be in need for;

Websites are the new catalogs

Okay so remember how everyone is stuck at home? Internet is a man’s best friend for now which means you need to be able to make your local tourism business prominent for online users. Like any other business, you need to create a website (if you haven’t already). To promote your local tourism business you can always opt for an attractive banner with call-to-actions and catchy phrases.

For instance, if you are an eatery, making your website theme-based with the actual venue photos will be the personal touch to attract visitors. You can even add the menu list and a page for taking away orders!

Be the guide for the online user

If you search with the keyword Ontario Tourism you will find several guides tipping websites. This way an online user can learn a lot about the accommodating tourism business and make plans accordingly.

Online guides act like brochures; all minor details are put most prominently and if you add gorgeous photos with unique fonts you will catch the eye of the user. Even some guide websites offer ad space too so you can keep that option in mind as well.

It’s all about interestingly captivating your audience.

Issue a press release

Once this is over (let’s pray soon enough) you’ve got to be ready for the big COME BACK! You can re-open your restaurant in town or even collaborate with your travel agents and guides for booking limousine transfers in Ontario for tourists. A bunch of happy travelers is all you need but before you move towards all the magnificent sights in Ontario how about a big announcement?

Press releases are the deal-breaker for the local businesses. So if you are looking to promote any type of tourism business a press release is a final draw in the hatch. You can add new details and amazing new changes to attract bigger attractions or not.

Blogs are worth a read

Trendy, smart, funny, and yet informative blogs are even better than reading newspapers. A charming way to promote new assets and update the old ones, written around the best attraction sights and things-to-do always keep the reader’s interest.

You can cover any niche topic related to destinations, restaurants, museums, or even history! Just spice it up with the right words and do not forget to add pictures! Promote these blogs on the right platform including social media. Well, it’s a powerful tool in today’s digital world.

It’s never too late to have a jump start!

Never give up hope no matter what the circumstances might be. If you need to remain at the top of the game, then think ahead of everyone else

Sebastian

Sebastian was born and raised in the busy city of Abbottabad. As a journalist, Saad Mushtaq has contributed to many online publications including the PAK Today and the Huffing Post. In regards to academics, Saad Mushtaq earned a degree in business from the Abbottabad UST, Havelian. Saad Mushtaq follows the money and covers all aspects of emerging tech here at The Hear Up.Thanks