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Nowadays, it seems like every day is an unexpected national holiday! From Paper Bag Day to Talk Like a Pirate Day (Arr, Matey), there’s always a reason to celebrate – no need to wait until the end of the year. With so many holidays out there, it should come as no surprise that many of them are travel and tourism themed.
If you’re looking for unique marketing initiatives year-round and want to bring a fresh approach to your promotions, don’t miss the chance to celebrate these practical and playful travel and tourism holidays.
Add them to your calendar today and start brainstorming fun ways to create new experiences for your guests—who knows, one of them may even become a new annual tradition!
Shop for Travel Day is all about planning that next trip and taking advantage of travel deals. This day is a great opportunity to promote your gift cards.
After shopping for the best travel deals, Plan for Vacation Day serves as a reminder for working adults to plan their days off and map out their vacation time for the rest of the year so they can be sure to get the R&R they deserve. Post a reminder on social media encouraging people to plan their vacation and request time off work ahead of schedule!
If you offer walking tours, this day is for you! Celebrate with a discount on your walking tours or any other booking special that comes to mind.
Even if your business doesn’t run walking tours, you can celebrate this holiday by posting a blog with tips on visiting your city or location on foot.
A whole week dedicated to travel and tourism! No matter what kind of experiences you offer, this week is the perfect time to draw new eyes to your business. Here are just a few ways to celebrate.
Boating tour operators of all kinds—from pontoon boat rentals to fishing tours—should take advantage of this wonderful holiday. What better way to entice people to spend some time on the water than by creating fun social media posts about boating in your area? Or you could share a blog with a list of the best spots in your area to spend some time on the water.
Beer tour operators, rejoice! There’s a beer for pretty much every occasion—consider partnering with a local brewery to offer specials to your guests before or after their tour.
Chances are, if your experiences take place outside, guests might catch a glimpse of local wildlife! Share photos from past tours of some of the animals people can see on a tour with your business, or host a social media contest asking past guests to share their own photos of the animals they saw on a tour.
From cooking classes to food and wine tasting tours, today is your day. Get creative by sharing unique recipes or updating readers on a new tour offering. Even if your business is not focused on food, consider making a blog or social post about the best places to eat in your area and share it with your guests before or after their experience with you.
If you offer hiking or walking tours, be sure to promote your business leading up to Take a Hike Day to get people excited to get outside. Share packing lists, your top favorite hikes in the area, or give people a deal when they book, such as free trail maps or a branded water bottle.
These unusual and lesser celebrated holidays are only some of the many special days to promote each year. No matter what type of experiences you offer, you’ll definitely find a day dedicated to doing what you love.
These unusual and lesser celebrated holidays are only some of the many special days to promote each year. No matter what type of experiences you offer, you’re sure to find a day dedicated to doing what you love.
Depending on the types of activities you offer, keep an eye out for Art Day, Haunted House Day, Axe Throwing Day, Horse Day, and more. A quick Google search will give you the date and details so you can start planning your outreach strategy well before your holiday of choice.