Why Should You Join TripShock? Here are 10 Simple Reasons
TripShock.com is one of the largest online marketplaces for activities, tours, and attractions in the US. Operating out of 12 destinations and growing, TripShock’s mission is to connect tourists with the best local businesses to create a wealth of unforgettable, family-friendly travel experiences. From dolphin cruises to history museums, if it’s fun you can find it on TripShock. If you’re a tour operator looking to reach new travelers and sell unsold seats, you’ve come to the right place!
Why Travelers Love TripShock
From offering only a single charter boat in Destin, FL, TripShock has grown to over 1000 activities offered in multiple destinations throughout South Carolina, Tennessee, and the Gulf Coast. The company’s dedication to customer service, community impact, and a positive work environment for employees, has helped it grow into a respected OTA (Online Travel Agency) worldwide.
As a Better Business Bureau A+ Accredited Business, TripShock is a trusted source for travelers. With an easy-to-use website and live and local reservation agents, tourists love the experience of browsing TripShock’s ever-growing list of activities including Watersports, City Tours, and Tourist Attractions.
“I’m a Tour Operator, Why Should I Join TripShock?”
It’s true that tour providers need to choose wisely when partnering with OTA’s for booking and reservations. Through the years, TripShock has led the industry in partner support, technologies, and ROI. The concept is simple… “When we make money, you make money!” With 100,000 reservations alone in 2019, it’s clear that TripShock is committed to selling tours, and making partners more money.
Here’s Even More Reasons to Join TripShock:
1. You Only Pay When We Book
TripShock believes strongly in performance-based marketing. We only want to get paid if the partner gets paid. Tour companies who partner with TripShock never have to worry about monthly payments or subscriptions.
2. Manage Your Account From A Phone or Tablet
The TripShock Supplier App gives tour operators the power to manage their bookings and schedule all in one place. This is perfect for on-the-go operators like fishing charters and guided tours.
3. TripShock Integrates With Popular Reservation Systems
Fareharbor, WaveRez (TripShock’s proprietary software), and more popular reservation systems are compatible with TripShock.com. Schedule, availability, and pricing sync automatically for seamless and accurate booking on TripShock.com.
4. Gain Instant Exposure
TripShock’s distribution network casts a spotlight on the vendor. Tour operators can enjoy added exposure through the following…
- Custom Built & Optimized Listing on TripShock.com
- Partners Directory
- Blogs & Travel News
- Social Media Posts & Promotions
- Affiliates
- Email Marketing
- Traveler Stories
5. Dedicated Partner Support
Operating 7 days a week, the Partner Support Department is committed to assisting with a range of common partner solutions. This includes scheduling, price changes, app assistance, and listing updates.
Partner Support is available via email, LiveChat, and phone daily from 8am – 5pm cst.
6. US-Based Call Center With Motivated Sales Team
The reservation staff at TripShock is no stranger to sales. Hired locally in TripShock destinations, the reservationists love travel and tourism, and are encouraged to experience everything sold on TripShock.com. This makes for a call center that is not only educated and experienced, but happy to help travelers find the perfect activity.
7. Flexible Payment Options for Travelers
Some travelers only like to pay a certain way, so TripShock gives them more options than ever before. Flexible payment options for travelers include Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay, Android Pay, Google Pay, and all major credit cards.
8. TripShock.com Listings Make it Simple & Fun to Buy Activities
TripShock listings are optimized for design, function, conversion, and search engine placement. Each listings is custom built, edited, and verified with the supplier in mind.
9. Reach New Travelers
The skilled marketing team at TripShock works daily to sell tours and grow partner brands using the latest digital marketing trends. Targeted campaigns capture new leads across TripShock markets through email, social media, ads, affiliate programs, and optimized content creation.
10. Get Bookings Directly From Google Maps
After partnering with TripShock, suppliers can sell tours directly from Google Maps! This cutting-edge feature offers incredible exposure at no additional cost.
Ready to Sign Up?
Signing up for TripShock is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Just call 850-424-5125 ext. 3, or fill out the Online Partnership Application and a Market Manager will get in touch.