Eco Africa Digital

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.

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:

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

Looking back at some of the tourism clients we have helped in creating awareness within their target markets and converting new customers.

At Eco Africa Digital we help you develop a social media strategy that engages the right customers and gets them to book directly on your website.

Strength in numbers or quality over quantity? The conversion funnel reveals all.

We've had the privilege of visiting our client Grande Provence's premises a few times over the past month, and it has been nothing short of spectacular. Here's our roundup of the experiences and many more blog posts to follow.

At Eco Africa Digital we enjoy getting deeply involved with the unique strengths and challenges of each of our clients. Once we have a good feel for every unique aspect of their business it’s time to create enticing – yet genuine – marketing copy. It’s time to get creative!

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.