Using Flickr to find interesting things in your city [Video]
by Josiah Mackenzie on June 17, 2010
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As Martin and I were brainstorming ways to create better guest experiences, we came up with the idea of using Flickr – the photo sharing site – as a way to identify what visitors find interesting in your city or destination.
It helps to have a fresh set of eyes when engaging in concierge marketing, and Flickr can be a helpful tool for this.
- See what visitors are taking photos of
- See what type of photos got the most attention
- Identify the best photographers in your city (and work with them?)
- Locate out-of-the-way points of interest in your neighborhood
- Participate in discussions with photographers to determine the best places to take photos
Here’s the video demonstration:
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Article by Josiah Mackenzie // June 17, 2010
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I just saw this video again Josiah and I think it is a great first step for Hotels on Flickr.
You did briefly mention about creating an Insider Guide to a City.
Could you please elaborate a little more on how to create such an Insider Guide ?
In another post for eg. you mention about “Directions to your location in photos (guests arriving by foot from a nearby train station may want to know which landmarks to orient themselves by, for example)”.
How does one go about it ?
I am sure we would all appreciate a Flickr tutorial for hotel owners…
Cheers
Mihir
This is a really smart way to use Flickr. Never thought about it, but very helpful.