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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
6 days ago5 min read


Expand Your Reach: Driftscape Now Speaks Spanish
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.

Andrew Applebaum
Aug 212 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


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


Exploring Heritage Park Made Easy With Driftscape
Discover the History of Western Canada with Heritage Park & Driftscape

Driftscape
May 21, 20222 min read
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