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Travel Indaba 2024 | Advancing Africa's Tourism Industry: A Digital Marketing Perspective

Posted on Thu May 16, 2024.

Africa's Travel Indaba 2024 ended on a high note for Eco Africa Digital this year, and I was thrilled to share insights on "Gearing Towards a Competitive, Integrated, and Sustainable Tourism Industry in Africa" from a digital marketing lens.

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Unveiling the Power of Big Data Analytics in Tourism & Hospitality Marketing

Posted by Lizanne on Tue February 27, 2024 in Digital Marketing for Tourism.

As a speaker at the recent Tech & Tourism Conference in Johannesburg, I had the privilege of shedding light on a crucial aspect of modern tourism marketing: leveraging big data analytics to empower travel businesses. In an era where data reigns supreme, the key lies not only in the abundance of information but also in its interpretation.

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Exploring South Africa's Northern KwaZulu-Natal: Our Digital Marketing Team for Tourism Went on Safari

Posted on Mon December 20, 2021.

With an office based in Stellenbosch, our team of digital marketers for tourism know the winelands, Garden Route and West Coast better than most, but when it comes to Northern KwaZulu-Natal they need 'refreshers' every then and now. Luckily, one of our clients, Isibindi Africa Lodges, invited us to experience their lodges stretching from the iSimangaliso Wetland Park to the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Park. Here's how it went:

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Travel Trends to Consider for Digital Tourism Marketing and Social Media Content in 2021

Posted by Lizanne on Thu February 11, 2021 in Digital Marketing for Tourism.

As leaders in African tourism marketing, Eco Africa Digital researched and compiled a document that highlights the most important travel trends for the African tourism industry for 2021.

These include:

1. Smaller Groups & Privacy
2. Regenerative Travel
3. Bye-Bye 9 to 5: Work Wherever You Want
4. Vital Value: Maximising Travel For Less
5. Flexible Cancellation Terms & Safety
6. Travel Bubbles
7. Preference for Outdoor Experiences
8. Rise in Popularity of Local Travel

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A Voucher To Your Guest, A Lifeline To Your Business.

Posted on Thu April 23, 2020.

A successful way to generate business during a tourism crisis is through the use of discounted or value-added vouchers. These vouchers allow you to take in vital revenue from consumers immediately and could ensure your business’ survival until travel restrictions are lifted.

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COVID-19: Simple Social Media Content Strategies for Tourism

Posted by Lizanne on Fri April 3, 2020 in Digital Marketing for Tourism.

Where do we go to find guidance during a crisis? Especially one we have never been through before? It’s simple, we revert to our tried-and-tested principles and apply those to our new – temporary – reality.

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"Digital is not the future"

Posted on Fri April 20, 2018.

This is a statement that was made by Damian Cook, Founder and Managing Director of E-tourism Frontiers at the 2019 World Travel Market Africa (WTM) in Cape Town. Here are some of the highlights of Damian’s talk.

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