

What I Learned Running a Tour Business for Over 30 Years
Mar 2, 2022
Lauren Hefferon, with over 30 years of experience in bike tours, shares her journey of building Ciclismo Classico from the ground up. She discusses the importance of personal connections with customers and traditional versus digital marketing strategies. Lauren emphasizes the power of tailored experiences, navigating customer trust in online bookings, and engaging event marketing. She also highlights utilizing Zoom for virtual events during the pandemic and the significance of effective public relations to enhance visibility.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
From Passion to Profession: The Birth of a Cycling Tour Business
02:58 • 16min
Personalized Experiences: Matching Customers with the Right Outdoor Activities
18:37 • 3min
Navigating Customer Trust in Tour Bookings
21:53 • 7min
Maximizing Tour Business Growth through Experience and Engagement
28:42 • 3min
Strategic Marketing for Tours
31:49 • 10min
Building a Thematic Travel Experience Online
41:38 • 3min
Navigating the Digital Shift in Tour Business
44:13 • 6min
Building Connections in Tour Marketing
49:49 • 16min