Friday, October 31, 2008

Beijing Journey Tours and Our Thoughts About Specialization, Value, and Cost

As we increase our knowledge about Internet marketing of our business, we have come across a multitude of information on how to get higher Google rankings. We now have a fair understanding of how to be seen when a potential client does a search.

However, a few other terms have shown up in our readings. We have come across a number of articles talking about making sure your travel company specializes in a particular type of travel. We do believe that we already meet that goal, as we specialize in tailor-made tours for corporations and independent travelers. Another two terms that were used were value and cost. These two terms are what are really giving us some thought in the current market. We truly believe we are giving our travelers a good value. We want to show them the best of Beijing. We want them to also experience Beijing, not just view it from a tour bus window. We have all heard of the tours that give you a photo opportunity in front of the Eiffel Tower, but you never get a chance to reach the top and view the entire city of Paris. We understand the first tour costs less, but we wonder about its value. In the current market, we wonder what future travelers are honestly looking for. We have found in the past that value is what has brought clients to us. Now we hear more and more tour companies saying that the bottom-line cost is driving more people. We find that sad and hope that is not really the case. Travel should be more than just saying you saw a place. It should leave you with memories that excite you. Your pictures should tell stories that you will never forget, and bring a smile to your face when you look at them. Here is hoping for better economic times, and the hope that people will not put off the adventures that travel can bring to them right now!

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