
Today’s consumer is King. Do you really understand what visitors want? Do you have the means to work with community stakeholders towards improving and delivering better experiences? Now you can.

Beyond social media, we have the tools to capture what visitors - Leisure Travelers, Business Travelers and Attendees - are saying about your destination. Do you want to know what they have to say?

Break down silos and get all sectors working together to create positive, memorable experiences at every 'touch point'. Destinations that 'get it' work together, collaboratively and strategically to bolster their visitor economy.

Welcome to The EXPERIENCE Institute®
The industry needed it. TEI built it.
Co-founded by industry veteran, Mickey Schaefer, The EXPERIENCE Institute® (TEI) has devoted 2,000 hours of primary research to define and validate consumer-driven standards. We have developed a set of tools and products that give destinations CONSISTENCY in assessing visitor satisfaction. And, a STRUCTURE that aligns stakeholders to a ‘shared product’ that can be strengthened together. Through TEI, destinations, their civic leaders and stakeholders have an objective way to fuel their visitor economy — Competitive Positioning, Visitor Satisfaction and Visitor Growth.
Savvy destinations use TEI to strengthen their brand EXPERIENCE.
The Sale Isn't Made When the Convention is Booked.
The Sale Is Made When the Convention Leaves.
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Understanding Attendees
Decision To Attend Study

Full Report with Executive Summary

Maximize Attendance Toolkit
Behavioral Profile Template

