Dive Travel Agency

[Neil_Andoque]

I recently put up a Dive Travel Agency that concentrates on the local diving scene here in the Philippines. As for marketing plans, I have scheduled myself to attend a series of shows internationally to promote my company. When I attend these dive shows/expos I will be head to head with other dive operators who will be promoting the same areas, my question is that will it be beneficial or more practical to go ahead before the shows/expos and meet with the LDS/Operators in that country/area and meet with them personally? and I will just entertain the walk-ins and other clients whom I won't be able to meet personally at the show.

 

[RJP]

Meet with anyone and everyone every chance you get. If it were me, I'd rather be one-on-one in someone's business location if you can arrange it. Then, at the show you'll be able to meet with other folks as well as reconnect with the people you've already met.

 

[Neil_Andoque]

Thanks RJP! I also thought of the same thing but I was a bit hesitant because there might be a protocol that I might be breaking or meeting them at the show might be more beneficial for me. Still, you're right with meeting everyone I can as much as possible

 

[mjrob]

Believe me, showing up at stores will have lasting impact for you. And you'll learn that most store marketing isn't strong. Add value by helping with that.