Increase International Business with WeChat and Jeenie™

By BBG&G Advertising & Public Relations | November 25, 2019

By Chris, Account Executive | November 25, 2019

Looking for ways to grow your global audience? Digital tools are offering all kinds of opportunities for the tourism industry to break down language barriers and communicate through cultural differences.

WeChat Works!

With 1 billion active users, WeChat is the most effective way to connect with the Chinese market. Created as an alternative to banned social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram—it offers several features of the apps that the U.S. tourism industry relies on every day, and it’s always evolving.

Fast, Friendly Ways To Do Business

WeChat can help create warm introductions and ultimately authentic connections. Here’s an example:

At a recent RTO East (Receptive Tour Operators) tradeshow in NYC, someone gave me a new tour operator’s business card and asked if we wanted to meet with him. After seeing the WeChat QR code on his card, I connected with him on WeChat almost instantaneously and set up the meeting. By the time we met in person—a friendly connection had already been established.

And What Do You Say To This?

Imagine being able to communicate comfortably and confidently with non-English speaking audiences. The Jeenie™ Mobile App offers live translators for real-time language assistance via smartphone video or audio.

With Jeenie™, human bilingual translators are available to assist anyone who may be traveling—or talking—through unfamiliar foreign situations or settings.

Limitless Possibilities

Now there are new easy ways to interact socially with previously unattainable audiences who might be interested in exploring your destination. Apps like WeChat and Jeenie™ are helping the tourist industry naturally engage with potential visitors who want to expand their horizons.

Interested in learning more about ways to promote your tourism business? Give a call, send us an email—or better yet, connect with me on WeChat! WeChat ID: ChrisGoodman7

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