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Making Waves: Ripe Partners with St. Pete-Clearwater

December 31, 2024 by Alexa Chumpitaz
Making Waves: Ripe Partners with St. Pete-Clearwater

We’re thrilled to announce Visit St. Pete-Clearwater as one of our newest clients! Nestled along Florida’s Gulf Coast, St. Pete-Clearwater is known for its award-winning beaches, vibrant arts scene, and unforgettable sunsets. With so much to offer, Visit St. Pete-Clearwater strives to market and manage their beautiful destination to grow the local economy—a mission Ripe is excited to support.

A Strategic Partnership for Lodging Success

Visit St. Pete-Clearwater sought a solution to better represent their lodging partners and enhance their destination marketing strategy. They chose Ripe for our ability to empower suppliers to be the merchant of record and for our robust first-party data capabilities, which enable more targeted and impactful marketing efforts.

Looking ahead, they’re excited to leverage Ripe’s affiliate tool for their high-profile events, giving visitors an easy and centralized way to book accommodations while attending the area’s exciting festivals and activities.

Integration Highlights

Visit St. Pete-Clearwater wasted no time in integrating Ripe into their website. Here’s how they’re creating a seamless experience for travelers:

  • A Ripe booking widget is prominently featured on their home page.
  • Their navigation menu includes a “Plan & Book Your Trip” section, providing access to lodging content pages and booking options.
  • The Ripe search widget is also featured on their lodging content pages, ensuring travelers can easily explore and book local accommodations.

With these integrations, Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is making it simple for visitors to find and book their perfect stay, while supporting local lodging partners with a traveler-focused, data-driven approach. We’re excited to support Visit St. Pete-Clearwater as they elevate their destination marketing and unlock the full potential of their events and lodging partnerships. Welcome aboard—we can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together!

Interested in learning how Ripe can help you support lodging partners and travelers? Book a demo with our product experts today!