The document discusses a shift from the old model of tourism to a new model of travel. The new model focuses on attracting geotravelers, defined as travelers interested in authentic experiences who value places and activities. It recommends communicating with geotravelers by telling stories frankly, inspiring tribes, localizing content, conveying expertise, and integrating sustainability.
20. CONNECTING BRANDS WITH PEOPLE WHO VALUE
AUTHENTIC PLACES AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
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21. CONNECTING BRANDS WITH PEOPLE WHO VALUE
AUTHENTIC PLACES AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
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22. General Travel Adventure Travel
ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
17%
4%
Source: Adventure Travel Trade Association
George Washington University
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23. GEOTRAVELERS VALUE AUTHENTIC PLACES
• 55 million U.S. Geotravelers
• 25% higher HH income
• Take 30% more trips
• Are influentials, the first to adopt products within their primary area
of passion
• Reconnecting with traditional activities
• Mindful and attracted to simplicity
• Already adapted to the new era in which our economy is emerging
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24. GEOTRAVELERS ARE LEADING AMERICA’S AWAKENING
CULTURAL LANDSCAPE
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25. Travel is not something they do...
IT IS PART OF WHO THEY ARE.
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26. ”I think travel should be a full-body experience
—that we ought to observe and absorb the natural world, the
culture, the language, the local arts—with curiosity and respect.”
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27. TRAVEL REPRESENTS THE APEX OF THEIR NEEDS
AUTHENTICITY
PERSONAL SHARED
AWAKENING HUMANITY
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28. TRAVEL REPRESENTS THE APEX OF THEIR NEEDS
AUTHENTICITY CONNECTION
PERSONAL SHARED
AWAKENING HUMANITY
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31. HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH GEOTRAVELERS
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32. HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH GEOTRAVELERS
• Tell your story frankly
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33. HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH GEOTRAVELERS
• Tell your story frankly
• Inspire your tribe
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34. HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH GEOTRAVELERS
• Tell your story frankly
• Inspire your tribe
• Localize as much as possible
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35. HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH GEOTRAVELERS
• Tell your story frankly
• Inspire your tribe
• Localize as much as possible
• Convey your expertise
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36. HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH GEOTRAVELERS
• Tell your story frankly
• Inspire your tribe
• Localize as much as possible
• Convey your expertise
• Integrate mindfulness & sustainability
into the business itself
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