Meet ekoVenture, a marketplace for experiential travel
23. Dec, 2009
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This is guest blog by Megan Peck from ekoVenture, you too can submit a guest post by following the guidelines on the CONTRIBUTE link
In today’s world savvy travelers can book their next getaway online with a few simple clicks, as the tourism industry is evolving to fit the needs of our internet-dependent society.
Just as travelers are turning to online methods to book their next experience, suppliers are ramping up their Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) efforts to attract these consumers. Our company, ekoVenture, is helping both travelers and suppliers in their online efforts. ekoVenture is a marketplace for experiential travel that makes it simple for consumers to find and book travel experiences in real-time. All operators are approved by the team, and at this point we feature 450 operators offering 10,000 trips in 160 countries.
Today, the travel industry is undergoing a major shift as consumers are seeking online sources to research and book authentic travel experiences. These types of trips, which fall under the experiential travel umbrella, include activities such as cultural, eco, adventure, culinary, safari, cycling, sailing, etc. Experiential travel is a $30 billion dollar industry that is growing more than 20% per year. Offering the perfect tool for travelers in search of such options, ekoVenture is the solution for operators looking to keep up with the evolution of the experiential tourism industry.
For travelers, the alternative to a site like ekoVenture is spending time sifting through search results and making multiple phone calls to find and book experiences. For tour operators, the alternative is spending a great deal of their marketing budgets on SEO and SEM efforts that often result in few conversions. ekoVenture is, therefore, a win-win solution for both operators and consumers. Travelers can use the site to connect, plan trips, and get valuable insights on operators and places, while tour suppliers can use ekoVenture to gain exposure by joining an innovative platform that is extremely attractive to consumers.
In addition to an increased online presence, ekoVenture provides operators with a premier business management platform. With this intuitive interface, suppliers can manage their bookings and trip inventory, arrange departures and collect customer data.
Whether it’s exploring Napa’s wineries by bicycle for the day, taking a cultural tour in Thailand, or a two-week safari in Kenya, we make it accessible for travelers.
We also enthusiastically donate 10% of our profits to support local communities through initiatives such as providing clean drinking water, the preservation of reefs and rainforests, and much more. At ekoVenture we wholeheartedly believe in doing everything we can to change the world through experiential travel.
My name is Muzi Mohale a full-time travel blogger, your host at Travelwires.com responsible for all editorial on this blog. I blog about the travel and tourism industry in Africa. Apart from blogging about tourism, I also run 
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