Chapter 691

Brother, there are some things I won't explain to you for now. I just want to tell you, if our Huaihai Ancient City isn't run well, then the development of Xue County's tourism project could just be a dream. I said with a smile.

Zhao Ge, actually even if you don't say it, I understand, this Huaihai Ancient City was planned by a leader in the city. Since its completion it has never been profitable, now it's just a burden.

Do you need his support now? Qian Director looked at me and asked.

Yes, that's right. Also, we also want to find an opportunity to drill the troops and smooth the team.

Otherwise, later when developing Xue County's tourism project, there will be many problems to solve.

Zhao Ge, I see your scenic spots are all free for visitors to enter.

How do you plan to revive the ancient city and make it profitable?

I think like this,

The profitability of the ancient city doesn't hinge on those few tickets.

The ancient city mainly relies on shop rentals.

If the ancient city's foot traffic increases, then the shops will make money.

I believe it won't be long before these shops are all rented out.

Then the ancient city can make money.

Its profit point is here.

After Qian Director heard me finish speaking, he nodded,

This marketing model has already been piloted in other cities, and the effect is still not bad.

What do you need me to do? Qian Director asked.

Brother, I'll speak plainly: I need your help, which is to increase the ancient city's popularity.

Increase the ancient city's foot traffic.

Then I will think of ways to increase consumption after visitors come. I said directly.

Not that kind of forced buying and selling, right? Qian Director quickly asked.

I shook my head,

Brother, you don't trust me enough. If I operated that way, I wouldn't have invited you here, and how could we cooperate in the future.

How would my Xue County tourism project still be developed.

Sorry, Zhao Ge, I have a bad impression of Huaihai Ancient City, so I'm afraid they'll scam tourists.

My travel agency's image would be affected. Qian Director said worriedly.

Old Qian, I give you a guarantee here: if there is even one case of scamming tourists.

I am willing to compensate you one million.

We can even sign a contract.

I absolutely guarantee honest operation, so that the groups you bring will be satisfied. I said.

Zhao Ge, as long as you guarantee it, I won't say anything else.

We will cooperate.

Tomorrow I will arrange the travel agency to add Huaihai Ancient City to the itinerary, let tourists come in. I am willing to cooperate with Zhao Ge. I said.

Thank you, brother, for your support,

With your backing, I believe our Huaihai Ancient City will soon be profitable.

I want to ask, how should we give your travel agency a rebate in our cooperation? I asked.

Travel agencies bring tourists to lesser-known scenic spots, and the scenic spots need to give rebates to the travel agencies; this is one of the ways travel agencies make money.

Some travel agencies offer low-priced tours for two reasons: to let tourists shop, and to receive rebates from the scenic spots.

Whoever has people in their hands has resources.

No, between us we don't need that. Really, Zhao Ge, I am sincerely helping you. Qian Director said sincerely.

I quickly waved my hand and said: 'Brother, cooperation means showing sincerity. Follow the procedure. Otherwise we won't be able to cooperate in the future.'

Your coming to help me already gives me face. As for the fees, they must follow the agreement; otherwise you break the rules, and other travel agencies won't be willing either.

Moreover, you making money here can also attract other travel agencies over, you agree, right?

Qian Director nodded,

Okay, Zhao Ge, then we'll follow the rules.

Fine, you'll discuss with Li Jia later about how to give your travel agency an appropriate rebate.

That's what I said, Zhao Ge; besides out-of-town travel agencies, we also need to think of ways to attract local people to come and tour.

Then the ancient city's popularity will surge, and the foot traffic will increase. Qian Director suggested.

We are preparing the ancient city's New Year market event,

which is that originally people would come to the ancient city to buy New Year goods,

there is a daily lottery, each time ten local visitors are selected; the New Year goods they purchase are completely free, and we refund their money on the spot. Li Jia is currently preparing this. I said.

Zhao Ge, this method is good. Everyone doesn't know whether luck will fall on them.

If it does happen to them, it will stimulate their consumption.

My suggestion is that not only locals can participate in the lottery, but outsiders should too. It's almost New Year, everyone can have some fun; it helps the New Year atmosphere.

Also, the number of participants needs to increase.

Ten people is too few; ideally around fifty.

That way we can expand the influence.

Also, the content of the New Year goods needs to be increased,

not like an ordinary rural market,

just selling some meat, spring couplets, etc. I said.

For example, home appliances and department stores can all enter the Ancient City to hold activities.

It's best to cooperate with Huaihai local malls,

They also need foot traffic,

The mall's reputation will enhance the goodwill toward the Ancient City.

Let tourists think they can buy genuine products in the Ancient City.

Some malls have seen increased sales here; perhaps they will open branches in the Ancient City.

By then, famous malls in Huaihai will all have entered the Ancient City, and other stores will follow suit in." Qian Director analyzed.

I clapped and praised,

"Old Qian, you're absolutely right, this opinion is very important.

I will contact Huaihai City's major malls today. Let the higher-ups step in to coordinate, and have them come set up stalls.

The fifty people you just mentioned are also too few.

We will increase to one hundred people, conducting a rolling lottery.

As long as tourists shop and have a shopping receipt in the Ancient City, writing down their name and ID number,

they can participate in the lottery.

They put the receipt into the lottery box, then staff conduct on-site drawing and on-site prize redemption.

This will increase people's willingness to spend.

Anyway, wherever they go they'll be buying,

try their luck." I said.

"Brother Zhao, that's awesome. Then we'll do it this way.

I will start contacting travel agencies now, so they can send a tour group tomorrow."

"Old Qian, don't leave; you and Li Jia will handle this together—we've worked together before and are very familiar.

Now, I still want to work with you.

Help me get this done well." I said, then extended my hand.

"Brother Zhao, thanks for your trust. I will definitely help with this. I'm going to find Li Jia now to discuss how to improve the event content." Qian Director happily extended his hand and shook mine.

Our hands clasped together.

I was very happy.

Then I walked out of the office with Qian Director and found Li Jia, who was busy on the phone.

I told Li Jia some of what Qian Director had said, and she was very happy.

She also strongly agreed with Qian Director's opinion.

I had Qian Director assist Li Jia's work, which relieved me a lot, after all Qian Director and I have worked together for so long—I know his ability, and he's currently handling tourism,

He is certainly familiar with the market and knows what kinds of goods tourists like.

We are essentially a strong-strong alliance.

With Qian Director's help, Li Jia will be much more relaxed.

Because Yang Tao, besides being able to seduce men, has little real talent.

Let her manage the finances for a few days,

she actually can't even fill out a regular financial statement.

Moreover, she often miscalculates, making Li Jia angry and forcing her to redo the accounts.

This woman is only suited to live as a noble abroad.

Forget it,

Let Yang Tao just be responsible for contacting those publicity matters.

Anyway, she can't help with major matters.