05-18-2009, 01:12 AM | #11 | |||
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The fact that Segwaysightseeing.com allows the public to post reviews and rankings is a red herring because they can only do so about tour operations that you have already designated as the "best." Quote:
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05-18-2009, 08:22 AM | #12 |
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The Segway Authorized Tour label is more than just a sign on the door
The Segway Authorized Tour operators are Segway Authorized Dealers and thus are mandated to specific levels of safety and training by Segway and sign an agreement as such. These dealers meet Segways high standards for providing customers a safe and memorable tour experienced and are recognized as providing the highest quality tour in their area with their immense knowledge of training first time PT riders, small guide-to-glider ratios giving the customer more personal attention and are pedestrian friendly and compliant to local regulations
That does not mean that independent tour operations may not follow that same model, and some of the better ones do. There are some tour operators who use old machines and then hang out a shingle and call themselves Segway Tours. Some tour operators by-pass local regulations and operate without the required licenses or local authority to do so, which then puts the operator at risk for legal action. Authorized Segway dealers have a significant investment in their business and are there for the long run, while some of the independents are more of a fly-by-night operation that may be here today but gone tomorrow. Some of these independents have even been past Segway dealers, who for business reasons have closed their dealerships but continued to operate tours, and thus have the look and feel of an Authorized Tour, but are in reality not. It is always wise to check on the backround of any business for its reputation and legality prior to listing it on a website.
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And yes, there are also some -- maybe many -- independent tour operators which provide a shoddy product. But that again does not justify a claim that authorized tours are, by account of the label, the best. |
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For an extra fee, both companies offer tours that are accompanied by a live Licensed Battlefield Guide. Bob Velke SegTours, LLC |
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05-18-2009, 05:29 PM | #15 | |
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Bob, do the tours of Gettysburg have to special approval from the National Park Service to operate their tour? I would think that the NPS would mandate some kind of license agreement to operate a tour for a fee of any National Park.
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Keep in mind that SF Electric Tours was started by seasoned travel/tour operators. Their Segway tours, over time, have been a boost to the overall segway tour industry.
I believe that there are good and bad tours both authorized or not. And, in most cases, I still prefer the safety and the ride of a 'well-maintained' Gen 1 over a Gen 2. Thats another topic. Segway Sightseeing.com is a brilliant business model. It allowes the SF Electric Tours to get a 'piece' of every segway tour in their system. It's 'virtual expansion for them'. Many Segway Tours out there are barely hanging on, and this is another low-cost way to get their tour 'out there'. Tours could also sign up their tour with Expedia or Travelocity for the same kind of referral service for a fee. As far as the 5 Star or Authorized ratings, they are nothing more than marketing gimmicks with little reality. Nothing is better than earning a good reputation and always exceeding the customers expectation. Let your customers be your best advertising tools...
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experiences with segwaysightseeing.com
We have recently signed up for segwaysightseeing.com. It looks very nice and are hoping our listing will attract more business.
I am interested in hearing any experiences from other business owners with this site. Has it driven traffic to your sites and given you business? Any other ideas about internet marketing would be appreciated. We understand the power of trip advisor and yelp. Has anyone decided to do the paid advertising for yelp? Thank you and mahalo from Kailua, Hawaii. |
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