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2008-08-25
2008-08-18
奥运精神-四年磨一剑
奥运会赛程过半，我们为中国运动员们取得的成绩感到骄傲，也为所有运动员的奋斗而喝彩。获得奖牌固然重要，但四年磨一剑，拼搏到最后的精神更令观者鼓舞。四年的努力并不能保证成就，但没有努力，就不可能有收获。OurExplorer也将如此，从设想私人导游理念、到网站技术建设、到全面市场推广……我们仍在磨砺，也会继续努力，为获得属于我们的奖牌，一个让旅行者和私人导游都能受益的网络平台。
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2008-08-11
“北京欢迎你”
8月8日，北京奥运会终于拉开帷幕。张导的开幕式确实不错，电视转播中的北京城美丽壮观，尤其是29个烟火脚印从天安门一路“迈向”奥林匹克场馆，让人有去北京看看的冲动。主办2008年奥运会能为中国带来些什么？就谈谈我看到为北京旅游带来的机会。
- 16天奥运会期间的直接收益。奥运之前就有报道，“海外入境奥运游客预计45万，在北京消费超4亿美元”。在这些消费之中，旅游业会占很大比例。北京自身拥有很好的文化底蕴和旅游资源，能够充分抓住奥运会带来的契机。
- Word of Mouth (口口相传)。要真正了解一个地方，就必须亲身去那个城市。因奥运来到北京、因奥运认识北京的人，他们的亲身经历和宣传，会比任何旅游宣传片都有说服力。现在是网络社会，Web2.0技术让口口相传有更多途径。说者是一个人，但听者的数量可以成百上千。
- 全世界的媒体报道。很难有盛会能像奥运会这样受到世界瞩目。从北京申办奥运会开始，就有很多的相关报道，之后关于场馆建设和筹备，到奥运会开幕式可以说达到了顶峰。中国有近8.5亿、全球近四十亿人观看电视实况转播。北京毋庸置疑地站在了世界的舞台上。在奥运的八月，网络、报纸、杂志、电视、广播......相关报道更是不计其数。无论是直接的旅游介绍，还是间接的城市报道，都会对旅游业起到推广作用。
- 讨论。媒体的报道是单向的，互动的讨论更为活跃。不可能也没必要让所有的人都说好，只要有讨论，就成为了热点和关注，已经是一种成功。就好像有些电影大片，说好的有人，说不好的也大有人在，但票房成绩却节节攀升。
- 软硬件设施的提高。空气质量、环境、交通、市容市貌、服务人员素质......
- 新的旅游机会。现在的北京，不只有古老的长城、故宫，近代的天安门、胡同，更有现代的鸟巢和水立方。很多旅行社都在忙着开发奥运旅游线路，奥林匹克公园给北京旅游注入了新的活力。
- 中国其他城市旅游。就国外游客来说，中国旅游，往往始于北京却不止于北京，也会借机游览其他的城市，如西安、上海。广义来说，奥运会不仅仅给北京带来了机会，更给中国旅游带来了影响。
仁者见仁，智者见智。也希望大家补充有什么看法。
2008-08-03
Yahoo News: OurExplorer Launches User-Rated Tourist Guide Booking Tool
Explore the World Through Local Eyes: OurExplorer Launches User-Rated Tourist Guide Booking Tool
Thu Jul 31, 3:01 AM ET
Hailed as "the travel service innovation of 2008" by the Irish Times July 16 - OurExplorer facilitates with ease the on-line booking of professional tourist guides from all over the world. Save time and money while you explore your next destination with the wisdom and guidance of a local.
Sydney, NSW, Australia (PRWEB) July 31, 2008 -- Have you ever thought whilst visiting a new destination, "I wonder where the locals eat, drink, fish, ski, shop or party?" OurExplorer suggests its time for us all to stop simply sight-seeing but rather start exploring with the local wisdom and knowledge of a professional tourist guide. OurExplorer has launched a new travel concept in BETA, a user-rated tourist guide booking tool created exclusively for your personal travel needs.
As the global financial crisis still looms, OurExplorer can save travellers hassle and money by getting the maximum out of their overseas adventure with a private tourist guide.Enjoy the insight of the best shopping and value for money dining experiences in a city, directly from a native. Some tourist guides are currently offering special discounted rates and free tour hours on OurExplorer.
OurExplorer promote professional tourist guides only. Pre booking, the traveller can view their experience, license, past client testimonials or even chat with the tourist guide.
OurExplorer launched in July 2008 with now over 400 private tourist guides covering more than 80 countries worldwide -- making it the biggest professional tourist guide directory in the world and growing all the time!
Make your trip overseas unique and full of adventure. You book your flight and accommodation on-line, why not your tourist guide? Get a tourist guide for land (city guide, mountain guide) or sea (diving guide).
Purpose of OurExplorer:1. To help tourist guides increase their income thereby benefiting the local community - especially those in poor countries e.g. Kenya, Mexico and Cambodia.2. Increase cross cultural awareness and acceptance via direct connection with locals e.g. people in USA get the chance to understand those in Pakistan and Israel
"Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry but it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends," said Mahatma Gandhi.
"Less than 9.7% of overseas travelers interact in meaningful discussion with a local," according to the Tourism 2020 Vision reported by WTO.
The IMF concluded in March 2007 that "direct support of independent local businesses when you travel has the most positive results on local economy".
"Rather than just donating money, OurExplorer is a sustainable long term solution to help low income families globally," said David Cunningham (Chief Exploring Officer).
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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20080731/bs_prweb/prweb1159894_2
Thu Jul 31, 3:01 AM ET
Hailed as "the travel service innovation of 2008" by the Irish Times July 16 - OurExplorer facilitates with ease the on-line booking of professional tourist guides from all over the world. Save time and money while you explore your next destination with the wisdom and guidance of a local.
Sydney, NSW, Australia (PRWEB) July 31, 2008 -- Have you ever thought whilst visiting a new destination, "I wonder where the locals eat, drink, fish, ski, shop or party?" OurExplorer suggests its time for us all to stop simply sight-seeing but rather start exploring with the local wisdom and knowledge of a professional tourist guide. OurExplorer has launched a new travel concept in BETA, a user-rated tourist guide booking tool created exclusively for your personal travel needs.
As the global financial crisis still looms, OurExplorer can save travellers hassle and money by getting the maximum out of their overseas adventure with a private tourist guide.Enjoy the insight of the best shopping and value for money dining experiences in a city, directly from a native. Some tourist guides are currently offering special discounted rates and free tour hours on OurExplorer.
OurExplorer promote professional tourist guides only. Pre booking, the traveller can view their experience, license, past client testimonials or even chat with the tourist guide.
OurExplorer launched in July 2008 with now over 400 private tourist guides covering more than 80 countries worldwide -- making it the biggest professional tourist guide directory in the world and growing all the time!
Make your trip overseas unique and full of adventure. You book your flight and accommodation on-line, why not your tourist guide? Get a tourist guide for land (city guide, mountain guide) or sea (diving guide).
Purpose of OurExplorer:1. To help tourist guides increase their income thereby benefiting the local community - especially those in poor countries e.g. Kenya, Mexico and Cambodia.2. Increase cross cultural awareness and acceptance via direct connection with locals e.g. people in USA get the chance to understand those in Pakistan and Israel
"Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry but it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends," said Mahatma Gandhi.
"Less than 9.7% of overseas travelers interact in meaningful discussion with a local," according to the Tourism 2020 Vision reported by WTO.
The IMF concluded in March 2007 that "direct support of independent local businesses when you travel has the most positive results on local economy".
"Rather than just donating money, OurExplorer is a sustainable long term solution to help low income families globally," said David Cunningham (Chief Exploring Officer).
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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20080731/bs_prweb/prweb1159894_2
2008-07-28
OurExplorer用户评价
OurExplorer是基于用户评价的私人导游平台，所以看看我们的旅行者们，说了些什么——
Gavin in London （伦敦，五星）
Certainly gets the full OurExplorer endorsement of quality. On a wet London day I had a superb tour by Gavin. Deep insight and knownledge with a passion and excitment that is inspiring. A must book tour guide for a London walking tour! (By David) 完全获得OurExplorer的资质认可。在一个伦敦的雨天，Gavin带给了我顶级的旅行。他有深入的见识，广泛的知识，以及令人鼓舞的热情。如果去伦敦旅行，一定选择他做导游。
Certainly gets the full OurExplorer endorsement of quality. On a wet London day I had a superb tour by Gavin. Deep insight and knownledge with a passion and excitment that is inspiring. A must book tour guide for a London walking tour! (By David) 完全获得OurExplorer的资质认可。在一个伦敦的雨天，Gavin带给了我顶级的旅行。他有深入的见识，广泛的知识，以及令人鼓舞的热情。如果去伦敦旅行，一定选择他做导游。
Entices in Lijiang （丽江，五星）
This easy-approaching and out-going guy has arranged almost everything for us, including the humorous driver Mr. Cheng, the beautiful typical tibetan hostel, interesting Naxi-songs and the breath-taking scenery along the road. (By Xiaoyu) 随和、外向，他帮我们安排好了所有的事情，在我们的旅途中，有幽默的司机陈师傅，漂亮又典型的藏式旅馆，有意思的纳西歌，还有一路上让人窒息的美景。
This easy-approaching and out-going guy has arranged almost everything for us, including the humorous driver Mr. Cheng, the beautiful typical tibetan hostel, interesting Naxi-songs and the breath-taking scenery along the road. (By Xiaoyu) 随和、外向，他帮我们安排好了所有的事情，在我们的旅途中，有幽默的司机陈师傅，漂亮又典型的藏式旅馆，有意思的纳西歌，还有一路上让人窒息的美景。
Irene in Bangkok（曼谷，四星）
Irene has been very nice and helpful during my whole trip in Thailand. She speaks perfect English. I learned a lot from her guiding in Bangkok, the grand palace, temples, local life...... And, I love the fruit shakes in the market. (By Jean) Irene 在我整个的泰国旅程中，都很友善且帮助极多。她的英语非常流利。在她带我游览曼谷的过程中，我获益匪浅，了解了泰国的大王宫、庙宇、当地生活......而且，我非常喜欢市集里的鲜榨果汁。
Irene has been very nice and helpful during my whole trip in Thailand. She speaks perfect English. I learned a lot from her guiding in Bangkok, the grand palace, temples, local life...... And, I love the fruit shakes in the market. (By Jean) Irene 在我整个的泰国旅程中，都很友善且帮助极多。她的英语非常流利。在她带我游览曼谷的过程中，我获益匪浅，了解了泰国的大王宫、庙宇、当地生活......而且，我非常喜欢市集里的鲜榨果汁。
Kikuko in Tōkyō （东京，二星）
Guide was very knowledgeable about Asakusa (old area) of Tokyo but English wasn't brilliant and struggled getting round Tokyo transport system. (By Anne) 导游对东京的Asakusa（旧区）非常了解，但是英语不是很好，而且对东京的交通系统不是很熟悉。
Guide was very knowledgeable about Asakusa (old area) of Tokyo but English wasn't brilliant and struggled getting round Tokyo transport system. (By Anne) 导游对东京的Asakusa（旧区）非常了解，但是英语不是很好，而且对东京的交通系统不是很熟悉。
那么你呢？为自己找一个合适的导游，让下一次旅途变得与众不同。
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