Comments on: Marketing as a “Drive To” Destination

By: John A

John A — Thu, 07 May 2009 02:36:15 +0000

Another good reason for targeting these “staycation” travelers: they’re more likely to come back! We spend a ton of money reaching new customers. It’s much cheaper to get the old ones to come back.

By: Abhijeet

Abhijeet — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:00:13 +0000

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Do you think these are not appropriate for the post or it’s stuck in filter.

Cheers, Abhijeet

By: johnwalters111

johnwalters111 — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:26:57 +0000

The thing that worries me about gas prices dropping, is how fast is going to go back up? $5.00, $10.00. I think its going to jump up very fast, like over night.
If this does happen, what will people do in this rescission that we already are in?

By: Dana Daniels

Dana Daniels — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:16:21 +0000

Also, when sending out your last minute emails to your “drive to” crowd. Be sure to include a list of local special events scheduled for that weekend. Most chambers of commerce or local newspapers will have this info readily available for you.

By: john

john — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:33:42 +0000

i strongly agree on two things..1st the minimum stay resorts targetting “drive in visitors” should loose it all together, many people are finding difficult to find 2 days to be away, let alone 7 or more. 2nd push the available on property activities, as once we get there ahy do we want to drive another 1/2 hour to play.

By: Van

Van — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:12:09 +0000

The price of gas really is indeed going down..I might plan to bring my family one of these weekends to an interesting vacation house in the country..

Thanks for the advise.

By: volcom_212

volcom_212 — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:19:19 +0000

$2.22 a gallon! I’d give an arm and a leg to pay that much, here in the UK try £5.50 a gallon, what’s that $10+!!

Anyway just found your blog, I like it some great ideas keep up the good posts! :)

By: educ

educ — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:16:26 +0000

good topic and also interesting term “drive-to” traveler. it is really work for me to short out my some of problems.

By: recetas de cocina

recetas de cocina — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:36:39 +0000

Nice post! I agree with all commentators. Also it’s the first time I’ve heard the term “drive-to” travellers.

By: Roselyn | Goji Berries

Roselyn | Goji Berries — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:14:01 +0000

It is lovely to bring the whole family plus the pets because you won’t be worrying about those loved ones you left behind. By this time, gas prices are lower so driving to a much farther destination is possible. However, you’ll just get tired from driving for long so stick with your original plans. Just spend a long weekend within the vicinity of your area.