Digital Marketing

In today's competitive tourism market, it’s not enough to simply have a beautiful website or offer unforgettable experiences. The majority of travelers — over 90% — start their search for vacations and tours online, and if your business isn’t visible in those search results, you’re missing out on potential bookings. That’s where Google Ads comes in

Yesterday, at the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum in Gaborone, Botswana, I had the opportunity to sit on an inspiring panel titled “AI-Driven Futures in Tourism”. AI is not something to fear; it's a powerful ally that can help us connect with the right audience and enhance customer experiences like never before. Let’s dive into how AI can revolutionize your digital marketing efforts and, in turn, help grow your tourism business.

What marketing messages do Millennials respond to best when considering their next travel destination? Learn more about how Eco Africa Digital considered and created the key content pillars for our client (and how you can too).

Discover how Eco Africa Digital targets the right audience for our new sustainable tourism client. Learn why Millennials are key to boosting your online presence and drive bookings with strategic digital marketing.

Africa's Travel Indaba 2024 ended on a high note for Eco Africa Digital this year, and I was thrilled to share insights on "Gearing Towards a Competitive, Integrated, and Sustainable Tourism Industry in Africa" from a digital marketing lens.

As a speaker at the recent Tech & Tourism Conference in Johannesburg, I had the privilege of shedding light on a crucial aspect of modern tourism marketing: leveraging big data analytics to empower travel businesses. In an era where data reigns supreme, the key lies not only in the abundance of information but also in its interpretation.

In this month’s blog, we review the effectiveness of Reels as part of our social media marketing strategy for three different clients. This is how Facebook and Instagram Reels boost our clients’ brand visibility to increase their overall ROI—and how you can do it, too.

When it comes to optimising your marketing budget to increase ROI, there is no shortage of DIY guides on the internet. The only catch? Most of them either offer generic one-size-fits-all approaches to marketing regardless of industry or get so technical that you need an MBA just to decipher the content. We’re here to help.

Read on for our definitive guide to increasing ROI through smart marketing, specifically made for the tourism industry and translated from jargon to real talk.

The Salene, nestled amidst Stellenbosch’s best wine farms in the heart of the Devon Valley, needed a brand refresh. Having recently changed owners and rebranded from Zarose, we knew it was important to differentiate this luxury accommodation offering from the many other options in the area. When your competitors all boast stunning scenery, luxurious stays, an incredible location and wedding venues to boot, standing out of the crowd can be a challenge. Our solution? Tell the best story.

With an office based in Stellenbosch, our team of digital marketers for tourism know the winelands, Garden Route and West Coast better than most, but when it comes to Northern KwaZulu-Natal they need 'refreshers' every then and now. Luckily, one of our clients, Isibindi Africa Lodges, invited us to experience their lodges stretching from the iSimangaliso Wetland Park to the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Park. Here's how it went: