Business Masterclass
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1. Tripadvisor - What we’re about
2. Aussie Consumer Behaviour
3. Master your listing page
Today’s Itinerary
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Changing consumer behaviour
Tripadvisor consumer survey 2020
Dreaming 73% seek social recommendations for inspiration
Planning86% won’t decide without reading a review first
Booking4 in 5 booking with trusted providers
Experiences & Dining 57% book during their getaway
Top of FunnelDreaming
Lower FunnelBooking
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Source: Tripadvisor Internal Data; Data Scope- 1 Jan- 26 Aug 2020
Australian Browsing Behaviour
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Tripadvisor Internal Data, Data Scope - August 2020 vs August 2019
Rank Top 1 Sydney2 Brisbane
3 Perth4 Canberra5 Adelaide6 Sunshine Coast7 Gold Coast8 Melbourne9 Cairns10 Surfers Paradise
August 2020Rank Top 1 Sydney2 Melbourne
3 Brisbane4 Perth5 Brisbane6 Gold Coast7 Canberra8 Adelaide9 Cairns10 Surfers Paradise
August 2019
Australian Browsing Behaviour
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Lean into local opportunities
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Source: Tripadvisor Internal Data, August 2020
How Victorians are browsing Rank Destination 1 Melbourne2 Gippsland3 Mornington Peninsula4 Geelong5 Yarra Valley6 Ballarat7 Daylesford8 Bendigo9 Lorne10 Healesville11 Grampians12 Warrnambool13 Bright14 Heathcote15 Halls Gap
Rank Destination16 Cowes17 Macedon Ranges
18 Torquay
19 Red Hill
20 St Kilda
21 Mildura
22 Warburton
23 Echuca
24 Hepburn Springs
25 Maroondah
27 Kingston
28 Darebin
29 Phillip Island
30 Moira Shire
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We are stronger together
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Desire for a longer getaway
What is the length of your next domestic trip?
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Source: Covid-19 Pandemic Survey; Fielded July 2020
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Source: Tripadvisor Internal Data, August 2019 vs 2020
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Attraction Type YoY ChangeOutdoors, Nature & Parks +192%
Spas, Wellness & Health +152%
Classes & Workshops +157%
Zoos & Aquariums +180%
Food & Drink +119%
Museums +150%
Tours +141%
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Emerging Travel Trends
Thinking forward to your next domestic trips, even if they are not yet booked, what would you say the purpose of that trip will be?
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68%Local experiences
near home
57%Visit friends or
family
55%Take a road trip
54%Plan a hotel staycation
Source: Covid-19 Pandemic Survey; Fielded July 2020
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Important factors for consumers
Cancellation flexible policy & online bookings
Businesses with clear hygiene and
sanitation practices
Source: Covid-19 Pandemic Survey; Fielded July 2020
Avoid crowded places when
traveling
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Could you say a little more about it? (optional)
We’d love your opinion! Anything you can share will help other travelers choose their perfect hotel. Thanks!
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Safety Tools
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Tip 1 Claim or create a business listing page on Tripadvisor
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Tip 3 Update your details to be featured correctly
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Tip 3 Customers want to see exactly what they can expect -tell your story through imagery
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DOCustomers want to see exactly what they can expect - update your photos with the season
Visual Storytelling
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DON’TDelete photos from other seasons. Travellers may want to see what your winery looks like for their travel date
Visual Storytelling
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DOInclude variety of images – Customers, Food, Dining Interior and Exterior
DON’TInclude every single photo. Before you post, narrow down the list to ensure each photo is showing something unique
Visual Storytelling
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DOMix up the style and formats of your photos. Include a classic shot, but then a wide-angle view of scenery
DON’TUse images that are unclear
Visual Storytelling
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Tip 4 Commit to listening and respond to customer comments
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● Do not rely on one review in isolation
● Tend to ignore extreme comments
● Pay attention to a business’ reply
How people read reviews
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80% of Tripadvisor
users read at least 6-12 reviews
before making a decision to book
91% of Tripadvisor users agree that a
thoughtful management
response to a bad review improves
their impression of a business
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Commit to listening
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BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields Holiday Park
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Tip 5 How to respond to an unfavourable review
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Responding to reviews
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● Review what has happened
● Incorporate it into the feedback
● Respond as soon as possible
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Tip 6 Encourage reviews to increase your online presence
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1. Tripadvisor - What we’re about
2. Aussie Consumer Behaviour
3. Master your listing page
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