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It's a huge opportunity for local farms and businesses this fall, but how do you make it all feel like one cohesive event? Learn how an interactive tour guide app can connect farms, local shops, and visitors into a seamless, self-guided tour that boosts foot traffic and celebrates the best of the season.

The busy summer season is over, but fall is a huge opportunity to keep the momentum going. A local culture app helps you create engaging campaigns that inspire visitors to explore your entire town, supporting local businesses and extending their stay. Learn how to launch a themed tour with gamification and rewards to drive foot traffic and track your success.

Looking to attract more visitors this Halloween? This guide shows how to boost tourism this spooky season by using a self-guided tour app. Get 20 creative ideas for spooky tours and scavenger hunts that engage both locals and visitors, while also supporting local businesses and generating valuable buzz.

Fall is the perfect time for a heritage walk! Learn how a digital app for heritage sites can help you create a seasonal self-guided tour that drives visitor engagement and supports local businesses. This guide covers everything from mapping your route to adding scavenger hunt elements and using a mobile tour platform to bring history to life.

The post-summer lull is a perfect time to inspire local exploration! Learn how a customizable interactive travel guide app can create engaging, self-guided tours that motivate residents and visitors to support local businesses. This guide helps you create themed adventures, gamify the experience with rewards, and promote the story to boost engagement.

Ever felt like creating an amazing self-guided tour means you need a massive budget and a dedicated tech team? As a tourism pro, I know the drill: tight resources, endless tasks, and the pressure to engage visitors effectively. It often feels like you need some secret wizardry to bring your local stories to life, especially when you're managing a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), a Business Improvement Area (BIA), or a cultural attraction. (Spoiler alert: You absolute

Spanish auto-translation is now live in Driftscape. 100% of your English content—tours, POIs, listings, captions—can be viewed in Spanish (and French) by default, no extra uploads or cost. Visitors can switch a single item to Spanish (or French) or set the whole app language. Powered by Google Translate, with full control to edit phrasing in the CMS. Reach more travelers and boost engagement without changing your workflow.

Ever felt that surge of pride when someone truly "gets" your town? As a BIA manager, chamber director, or tourism coordinator, you know the unique stories, hidden gems, and vibrant businesses that make your community special. But how do you share that magic beyond official guides and brochures, especially when resources are tight and a dedicated tech team feels like a pipe dream? (Believe me, I hear you!) It's all about delivering an amazing immersive travel experience.

Struggling to engage all visitors at your heritage site? Discover how a digital app can bring your stories to life, captivate younger audiences, and offer personalized, interactive experiences. Learn how to reach wider audiences, enhance exploration, and gain valuable insights, making your site a must-visit cultural destination!

Ever lost signal right when you needed it most? With Driftscape’s offline mode, visitors can explore tours, trails, and points of interest—even without Wi-Fi. From scenic hikes to heritage sites, offline maps make your destination more accessible, anywhere. Perfect for BIAs, museums, and rural tourism pros looking to stay connected with travelers—no signal required. Learn how to store maps offline and bring your stories to life, off the grid.

Carleton Place, like many small towns, faced a familiar challenge: how to bring forgotten stories back to life—and foot traffic back to the town centre. Their sightseeing app solution? A self-guided, story-rich scavenger hunt powered by Driftscape. Here's how it worked—and what your destination can learn from it.

Want more visitors exploring your main street—not just Googling it from the hotel? Whether you're part of a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), a Business Improvement Area (BIA), a local museum, or a tourism office, a well-crafted walking tour can do more than guide people around. It can turn passive wanderers into active customers. Here's how to create a map-based experience that doesn't just show people around but leads them right to your community's heartbeat: its bu

If you're struggling to get visitors off the highway and into your town's shops, stories, and streets, you're not alone. Small towns have incredible history, charm, and community spirit, but it’s not always obvious to travelers passing through. That's where walking tour apps  come in. They are one of the most effective ways for DMOs and BIAs  to encourage exploration, drive local spending, and turn casual visits into memorable, authentic experiences. This guide offers seven u

Ontario’s heritage sites are evolving. Discover how a historical site guide app turns plaques into powerful, accessible stories with audio, maps, and self-guided tours.

Discover how Oakville used a local culture app to connect visitors and residents to hidden gems, history, and local businesses. With real-time updates, self-guided tours, and multimedia storytelling, Driftscape helps destinations like Oakville transform casual visits into meaningful cultural journeys.

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.

Discover how St. Marys is using a local culture app to turn casual visits into rich cultural experiences. Learn how Driftscape supports immersive self-guided tourism, drives local business, and helps destinations tell their stories with impact.

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.