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Explore Elk Grove Brings Ripe Onboard to Power Local Tourism Efforts

November 27, 2024 by Alexa Chumpitaz
Explore Elk Grove Brings Ripe Onboard to Power Local Tourism Efforts

We’re excited to welcome Explore Elk Grove as one of our newest clients! Just outside Sacramento, Explore Elk Grove works to inspire both visitors and locals to experience the best of the destination—whether it’s gathering at local venues, shopping small, or staying in local lodging. As a Tempest client, they’ve embraced innovative technology to enhance their tourism efforts and are now partnering with Ripe to drive more bookings. These initiatives align perfectly with their mission to foster positive economic development and support their local community.

Strong Local Mission

Explore Elk Grove’s mission to drive local engagement and economic growth makes them an ideal partner for Ripe. As a key player in organizing and promoting local events, Explore Elk Grove continues to showcase the best of the region while supporting the local economy. Their decision to partner with Ripe underscores their focus on innovation and measurable impact.

Explore Elk Grove chose Ripe to help achieve their goals through:

  • Event-Driven Bookings: Explore Elk Grove is excited to leverage Ripe’s affiliate functionalities to direct bookings to their hotel partners for events, groups, and sports.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Using Ripe’s dashboard and attribution tools, they can precisely track economic impact, providing stakeholders with clear evidence of their success.

Kicking Off with Strategic Integration

Explore Elk Grove has hit the ground running with Ripe, integrating tools to connect travelers with local lodging and supporting their goal of boosting overnight stays. They’ve added a “Book Now” CTA to their primary navigation bar, making it simple for visitors to find accommodations. Additionally, they’ve implemented a prominent Ripe search widget on their homepage and lodging pages’ hero sections, streamlining the booking process and streamlining the overall user experience. With these tools in place, Explore Elk Grove is well-equipped to amplify its impact and support local lodging!

As a Ripe client and a partner of Tempest, Explore Elk Grove is embracing the future of destination marketing. With Ripe’s technology and data insights, they are poised to elevate their efforts, deliver measurable results, and continue building a vibrant, welcoming community for both visitors and driving economic impact locally.

Interested in seeing how Ripe can support your destination’s goals? Book a demo today to learn more!