From clicks to trips: Tourism bureaus' digital-physical crossover
Jan 19, 2024
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Experts in the tourism industry and tourism bureau representatives discuss the competition between tourism bureaus in different regions of China. Topics include social media promotions, unique attractions, and intriguing campaigns like a diamond giveaway competition. The role of government officials, netizens, and social media in tourism promotion is also explored.
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Cities in China are engaging in fierce competition to attract tourists by showcasing their unique attractions and utilizing social media platforms.
To sustain long-term growth in tourism, destinations need to focus on providing quality services and memorable experiences beyond natural attractions.
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Fierce Competition in Tourism Promotion
Cities across China are engaging in a fierce competition to attract tourists by showcasing their unique attractions and utilizing social media platforms. Harbin, known as China's Ice City, sparked the trend with its winter tourism experiences and saw a surge in popularity, leading other regions to follow suit. Tourism bureaus are employing various tactics such as promotional videos, celebrity endorsements, and engaging with visitors through social media. The competition has expanded from online to offline, with cities like Loyang distributing diamonds to visitors and greeting travelers with majestic warrior displays. This intense promotion aims to capture attention and boost tourism during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday.
Creative Strategies to Attract Tourists
Several provinces and cities in China have implemented creative strategies to attract tourists. Hoonan Province has significantly increased its daily updates on social media, showcasing its cultural and tourism resources, such as Shaolin Kung Fu and local cuisine. Other regions like Yuntai Mountains are offering pearls to visitors, while Anhui, Gansu, Sizang, and Shenxi are providing free tickets to their famous scenic spots. Local tourism administrations have also engaged celebrities and local residents in promotional activities, successfully attracting younger generations of consumers.
Importance of Long-Term Sustainable Approach
While the intense promotion has generated positive short-term results in terms of tourist numbers and revenues, sustaining long-term growth requires a focus on providing quality services. The tourism industry is a service industry, and destinations need to ensure they offer memorable experiences that go beyond natural attractions. This includes having well-equipped facilities for accommodation, catering, and transportation, as well as understanding the needs of target consumers. Local tourism authorities should actively seek feedback from visitors and provide solutions to their concerns, fostering a positive experience that encourages return visits and builds a solid reputation for the destination.
With the tourism industry gaining momentum recently, tourism bureaus in different regions have started to engage in fervent competitions, showing their hospitality and warm welcome to visitors from all around! Let's take a look at some of their best moves and try to answer the question, "Is this enough?" and "What's next?" On the show: Niu Honglin, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill
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