There’s no getting around it… the 2020s haven’t been great for the tour bus industry. It looks like things are finally improving, and the last thing you want to do is turn your customers off. Now’s the time to be improving your product, keeping that demand sky high, and giving people a chance to spend their hard-earned money with you. That means pulling out all the stops to give people a unique and worthwhile experience.
There’s the tour… and there’s…
You know how to keep people engaged when they’re taking the tour. You know just the right amount of humor, the things to point out, and most of all you know how to entertain. But what about downtime? Depending on the kind of tours you’re giving, there could be anywhere from a few minutes to multiple hours spent doing nothing as people wait for the tour to start or wait to get home. Don’t give people the chance to get bored, and don’t just give them the same old stuff. There’s a better way.
Satellite TV for buses
Did you know it’s possible to get the same satellite TV that people get at home but on a tour bus? That’s right. With today’s technology, the dish continually aims itself to make sure that you’re getting crystal clear reception no matter where you are. One satellite antenna can feed multiple TVs, too. It’s all very simple. Once it’s in place, it’s just as easy as turning on the TV at home. Instead of bored customers, you have people who are engaged and entertained. All the downtime just flies by.
Offer even more to your valued customers
Sure, a lot of folks are going to be satisfied with live TV. But who among us doesn’t want to check their socials or spend a little time doing online shopping? If you’ve got a tour that allows people to take pictures, folks are going to want to post them right away. Unfortunately, the same UV protection that keeps your windows from transmitting heat will also do a pretty good job of blocking cell signals. That’s why you need to pair your satellite TV system with a cell phone signal booster. Cell phone signal boosters eliminate reception problems and give the people inside the strong signal they crave. With great cell service and great live TV, everyone is sure to give you a “thumbs up.”
Can’t you just put on Disney+ and call it a day?
Here’s something you might not have thought of. It’s literally illegal to connect up a streaming box to a hotspot and show a streaming app on your tour bus. It’s called “public performance” and if you’re not paying a copyright fee for the right to do it, it’s totally against the law. Maybe no one will know. Or, maybe it just may be that a Disney executive takes your tour on their off day. Are you willing to risk it?
With a DIRECTV for Business account, you don’t have to worry about copyright. You even get your choice of music channels you can pipe throughout the bus, all fair for your use.
Find out more… get the experts on your side
The experts at Signal Connect do more mobile satellite and cellular activations than anyone else in the world. They can get you completely set up with the electronics you need to drive customer satisfaction. You’ll get the white glove service you deserve, too. When you call us, you get a real expert on the phone. Once you’ve made that connection, you’ll get access whenever you need it. Most reps are happy to give you their personal cell phone numbers!
It all starts with a call to 888-233-7563 during East Coast business hours. If it’s after hours, fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you, usually within one business day.
