Episode 13

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8th Jan 2025

10 Tips for Recording Video for your Tour and Travel Business

Welcome to another episode of Lookers into Bookers, the podcast that helps tour and travel businesses turn their audience into loyal customers. I’m your host, Chris Torres, and today, we’re diving into one of the most powerful tools at your disposal: video marketing.

In this episode, we’ll be exploring 10 tips for recording video for your tour and travel business, inspired by a popular post from Chris Torres of the Tourism Marketing Agency. Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or just starting out, these practical strategies will help you create high-quality, engaging videos that captivate your audience and drive bookings.

From planning your content with purpose to mastering simple shooting techniques like the rule of thirds, and even editing to the rhythm of a music track, we’ll cover everything you need to know to make your videos shine. And here’s the best part: you don’t need expensive equipment. With a smartphone and some thoughtful execution, you can produce professional-looking videos that tell your story, promote your tours, and connect with travellers.

So, grab your notepad, get inspired, and let’s make video marketing work for your business. It’s time to turn those lookers into bookers!

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About the Podcast

Lookers into Bookers, The Tourism Marketing Podcast

The Tourism Marketing Podcast

The Tourism Marketing Agency launches a new podcast that discusses key marketing advice and techniques based on Chris Torres' upcoming book, Lookers into Bookers: The Tourism Marketing Blueprint.

Each week, the hosts dive into actionable marketing strategies, practical tips, and real-world examples drawn from Chris’s extensive experience in helping tour operators boost their business growth.

Throughout this series, the hosts break down marketing concepts from Chris’s work, providing a clear roadmap for tour operators looking to enhance their marketing efforts and succeed in the competitive tourism industry. Each episode will be accompanied by blog posts and articles.

About your hosts

Chris Torres

Chris is an author, podcaster, and an expert in brand development and digital marketing for tourism, boasting an illustrious 34-year journey in the industry. He speaks at global tourism events where he shares his knowledge and insights, guiding how travel, tourism, and destinations can catapult their brand recognition and boost bookings.

At the helm of the Tourism Marketing Agency, Chris has honed a niche in tour operator marketing, attracting a clientele that spans continents, with over 90% based outside the UK, including some of the industry’s largest operators.

Author of the best-selling marketing book, “How to Turn your Online Lookers into Bookers”, Chris encapsulates practical marketing tactics across 400 pages dedicated to the tours and activities sector, making the elusive art of online conversion an attainable feat for many.

Beyond the pages, Chris manages a thriving community of over 14,000 operators under the banner of Tourpreneur. Through workshops, podcasts, and an engaging Facebook Group, Chris and his partners orchestrate a platform of continuous learning, sharing, and growing, embodying the spirit of communal success.

Tourpreneur

Tourpreneur is the premier podcast for people who create and deliver travel experiences. Whether you're a tour operator our guide or advisor, each week we talk with the best in the travel industry sharing practical insights.