Category Archives: Business Growth

Unlocking Sales Success: The 3 Key Factors Every Tourism Business Must Master

When it comes to optimising sales and getting the most out of your marketing and sales activities and team productivity, think about it in terms of these 3 key factors. Factor 1 – Leads – how many leads are you and the business getting weekly? Is this being tracked for individuals, as a team or…

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Harnessing Holiday Longing to Attract Visitors

In the world of tourism, there’s a powerful yet often overlooked concept that can be leveraged to attract more visitors to your business: Vacation Deprivation. This phenomenon, where individuals yearn for a holiday but struggle to take one, presents a unique opportunity for tourism business leaders to stand out and cater to the desires of…

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Key Takeaways from the NoVacancy Conference: Insights for Tourism & Hospitality

Last week I attended the NoVacancy Conference held at the ICC in Sydney. With an impressive show floor exhibiting innovative solutions to technology, design and distribution, it certainly had something for everyone. In particular, I was drawn to the range of expert speakers and panels presenting throughout the 2 day across a range of topics…

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The Power of Exceptional Customer Service in Venue Selection: Insights for Tourism Leaders

In the ever-evolving landscape of the tourism industry, customer service remains the cornerstone of success. As I find myself in the midst of choosing event locations and finalising arrangements for our upcoming Growth Intensives, the pivotal role of exceptional customer service becomes strikingly apparent. Let’s delve into this journey through venue selection, where the narrative…

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Maximising Productivity: A Guide for Busy Tourism Professionals in Fast-Paced Environments

Every moment counts, doesn’t it? Time isn’t growing on trees. We all only have 24 hours in a day. Time is a VERY precious resource. As a busy tourism professional working in a fast-paced environment, mastering the art of productivity is essential. Today, we’ll delve into three key strategies to help you make the most…

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Listening for Customer Wants, Desires, Fears and Frustrations

Back in July school holidays, we had the MOST amazing family holiday to Cairns and surrounds. We’ve been before and this time was special. We mixed up the wants and desires of family members. We took care of fears and frustrations. This meant – we had everyone’s needs met. We had rest days / pool…

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A Quick Tip on Prioritising Health

Last week at a Goal-Setting Workshop for clients, I was blown away by the number of people in the session who wanted to work on their personal goals over and above their professional (work or business) goals. It showcased a real need for people to create and have time to sit down and think about…

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Getting the Best out of Your Goal Setting

The divide in the room was fascinating. Half the room wanted to work on 12-month goals, a few were able to look at 3 and 5-year goals, and the rest were barely able to think about tomorrow, let alone in 3 months time. Goal setting is a very personal thing, yet when required to do…

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Leadership Success: The Fusion of Discipline and Purpose

  In the realm of tourism, where challenges and opportunities weave an intricate tapestry, the climb to leadership greatness often stems from a delicate balance between discipline and purpose. Neither can exist solo or drive us to succeed separately. These two pillars, when interwoven skillfully, propel tourism business leaders to unprecedented levels of growth and…

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Setting Staff Up for Success

Let’s imagine for a minute this is Chris and it’s a Tuesday night. It’s early, only 5:30 pm at the bar, however, suddenly 120 people descend and service is required. There is only 1 bar person on duty….. Chris. Now there are a few scenarios possible. Scenario One: Chris is amazing, and able to look…

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Strategies For Dealing with Staff who are Closed to Change

Are you in a leadership role with some very long-term staff members? It can have its benefits and challenges. Growing a business requires developing people because for a business to grow the leader and team must grow. They go hand in hand. However, what do you do if you’re implementing change, new ideas, and initiatives,…

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Consistent Growth in the Business

Consistent Growth in the Business Whether it’s season-on-season, or year-on-year, most tourism businesses want growth. They want to improve their average nightly rates, they want to improve their passenger numbers, they want more profit at the end of the day to make the business worthwhile and sustainable. Personally and professionally. Whether you work in a…

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Mastering Time Habits

Unlocking Efficiency and Productivity for Tourism Business Leaders In today’s fast-paced world, time management is a crucial skill for individuals in all walks of life, especially for tourism business leaders. However, let’s reframe the conversation and shift our focus from mere time management to the development of effective time habits. By cultivating disciplined time habits,…

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For Tourism Business Leaders feeling Overstretched and Under-resourced

Having faced unprecedented challenges in recent times, the tourism industry is not out of the woods yet. Staff shortages and under-trained staff issues continue to impact tourism operations and have a significant impact on the customer experience. Now labelled across the country as the #1 critical issue to be solved, tourism business owners and leaders…

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Learn. Do. Teach.

When it comes to teaching and training staff, we love the LEARN DO TEACH model. As tourism business leaders, we’ve learnt a LOT. And we’re great DOer’s. Where I frequently see the gap is the ability to TEACH. Not because we can’t teach….. It lies in our lack of system and process to teach ie.…

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Focus on Attraction not just Recruitment

Do you talk about your team? Do you mention them on your business website or showcase them on social media? Do you share their skillsets, expertise and amazingness? Do you have team meeting shout-outs, or go around the room and recognise someone on the team that’s been helpful, fabulous or done something special? Do only…

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Enhancing Staff Training in the Tourism Industry: Embracing Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Learning Styles

In the dynamic and customer-centric tourism industry, providing effective staff training is essential for delivering exceptional experiences to visitors. However, not all employees learn in the same way. Recognising and catering to different learning styles can significantly improve the training process, and in turn the customer experience. In this article, we’ll explore how visual, auditory,…

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Prioritising Training for Tourism Teams

If I said to you “Your tourism team is going to be entered into Sydney half or marathon in September”! What would you say? Maybe: Weirdly when it comes to sports fitness, people are more knowledgeable around what they should/shouldn’t be eating (not that we follow it). They’re even more aware of what level of…

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The Power Duo: Enhancing Business with Customer Journey and Employee Experience

In the world of business, there are two indispensable elements that I am truly passionate about the Customer Journey and the Employee Experience. These two pillars work in harmony to foster engagement, retention, productivity, and overall satisfaction. Furthermore, they’re instrumental in identifying areas for improvement and uncovering untapped opportunities, which may require ongoing attention or…

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10 Reasons You Need to Map Your Customer’s Journey

In today’s competitive business landscape, understanding and enhancing the customer journey has become paramount, especially in the tourism industry. By delving into the intricacies of each touchpoint for your customers, we’ll explore the key benefits of having a customer journey map, shedding light on how it can optimise the customer experience, drive engagement, and provide…

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