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Visitors Keep Asking These Questions: Your Historical Site App Can Answer Them All
As a historical site manager, cultural centre curator, or Indigenous tourism planner, you're passionate about the stories your site holds. You want every visitor to walk away feeling truly connected, like they've stepped back in time or deeply understood a significant narrative. But doesn't it often feel like you're answering the same questions over and over, or that visitors are missing key details because they're on a tight schedule? (I hear you; it’s tough to be everywhere

Andrew Applebaum
Oct 155 min read


How to Build a Self-Guided Cycling Tour With an Audio Guide App
It's a crisp autumn day, and visitors want to get out and explore, but a staffed event is too much work. Learn how an audio guide app can help you create a low-cost, high-impact self-guided cycling tour. This guide shows you how to capture stories with your phone, map your route, and promote the tour to make it an unforgettable seasonal adventure.

Andrew Applebaum
Sep 224 min read


Choosing a Mobile Tour Platform That Turns First-Timers Into Fans
Ever felt like you're playing a guessing game with your visitors? You've got amazing local stories, beautiful natural spaces, or vibrant downtowns, but how do you make sure every single person truly discovers them, beyond a brochure or static map? As a DMO marketing manager, BIA director, or parks officer, you're constantly looking for that "aha!" moment for your guests. The challenge is, how do you deliver a personal, engaging experience at scale without stretching your team

Andrew Applebaum
Aug 155 min read


Build a City Tour App That Feels Local—And Gets Used Like It’s Global
Have you ever scrolled through a big city's sleek tourism app and thought, "That's exactly what we need... but how on earth could we pull that off?" As a DMO marketing manager or BIA director, you dream of giving visitors and locals an engaging way to explore your community. But the reality of limited budgets, small teams, and zero in-house developers often makes building a custom city tour app builder feel like climbing Mount Everest in flip-flops. (Trust me, I've seen that

Andrew Applebaum
Aug 134 min read


What If Your Walking Tour Could Fill Shopfronts, Not Just Streets?
As a BIA manager, chamber director, or parks officer, you're always looking for ways to bring more life—and more dollars—into your community. You know the magic of a good walking tour, highlighting local history or hidden natural gems. But wouldn't it be incredible if those leisurely strolls didn't just fill streets with sightseers, but actually directed visitors right into your local shops, cafes, and attractions? (It’s a common challenge, I see it all the time!)

Andrew Applebaum
Aug 115 min read


See How These Communities Use Driftscape to Boost Visitor Engagement
These communities use the Driftscape platform to transform local stories into memorable visitor experiences. By leveraging smart tourism tools like self-guided audio tours and gamified scavenger hunts, DMOs, BIAs, and tourism professionals are proving that you don't need a huge budget to make a big impact on visitor engagement and dispersal. Case studies show that gamification, offline modes, and multilingual support are key to turning quiet corners into popular digital desti

Andrew Applebaum
Jul 254 min read


How Tourism Can Benefit From Points and Rewards Programs
In a landscape where tourism destinations strive to captivate and engage visitors, there’s a growing demand for innovative tourism solutions that help enhance visitor experiences and drive loyalty. ..

Andrew Applebaum
Apr 235 min read


Explore the Magic of the Silver Screen: North Bay’s Self-Guided Film Tour on Driftscape
Did you know that North Bay has served as the backdrop for some of the most beloved holiday movies and television productions? From...

Driftscape
Dec 9, 20242 min read


10 Reasons the Best City Tour Apps Are Now Essential for Destination Marketing
Discover why top destinations are turning to the best city tour app to boost tourism, reduce print costs, and keep visitors engaged. From self-guided tours to real-time updates and gamified exploration, mobile solutions like Driftscape make it easier than ever to market your city. Learn how destinations like Bruce County and Buxton Museum are using apps to modernize their tourism strategies—and why now's the time to go digital.

Andrew Applebaum
Jul 30, 20213 min read


Discover Toronto’s Hidden Stories with a Travel Storytelling App
Discover how Cooks Bay Marina used a travel storytelling app to turn Toronto’s hidden gems into unforgettable, self-guided tours. With immersive audio, local legends, and real-time engagement tools, Driftscape helps destinations like yours boost visitor engagement—without extra staffing or complex tech. Perfect for tourism pros looking to modernize without losing authenticity.

Andrew Applebaum
Jun 15, 20202 min read


A Practical Guide to Boosting Foot Traffic with a Scavenger Hunt App
How do you get visitors to explore beyond the main street? This guide shows you how to use a scavenger hunt app to boost foot traffic. We explore how Carleton Place engaged families with a story-based hunt, leading to over 1,300 completions in just 30 days and driving visitors to local businesses. Learn how you can easily set up a similar, measurable campaign for your BIA or destination, with hands-on support to ensure your success.

Andrew Applebaum
Apr 14, 20204 min read


Discover Ottawa’s Rich Heritage with a Tourism App Built for Storytelling
Discover Ottawa’s rich history through the Driftscape tourism app—a mobile-first tool that turns streets into story-filled adventures. With self-guided tours, interactive maps, and AR experiences, visitors can explore heritage sites, local legends, and hidden gems on their own terms. Whether you're strolling past Sparks Street or diving into museum content, Driftscape helps you experience Ottawa like never before.

Driftscape
Jun 18, 20193 min read
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