Course Overview

2,500.00

Instructor/Coach:

  •  Mr. Harold Atondo — Travel & Tours Practitioner, Sales & Marketing Specialist, Digital Transformation Strategist (10+ years in the industry)

 

Duration:

  • 2 hrs.  (On-demand, Self-Paced / Pre-recorded with Video Modules)

 

Outline:

Chapter 1: Branding

 

  1. The Core Elements of Branding (Identity, Promise, Positioning, Experience, Perception, Emotional Connection)
  2. Role of Branding in Transformational Tourism
  3. Corporate Branding vs. Personal Branding
  4. Brand Guidelines — Color Psychology, Typography & Tone of Voice
  5. Key Challenges in Branding Across Business Growth Stages

 

Chapter 2: Marketing

 

  1. Role of Marketing in Branding
  2. The 7Ps Framework in Transformational Marketing
  3. From Traditional to Transformational Marketing
  4. Digital & Content Marketing in Tourism (Social Media, Influencers, Reviews, Data & Personalization)
  5. Visual Storytelling, UGC, Blogs, and Short-Form Video Content

     

Chapter 3: Sales

 

  1. Role of Sales in Branding
  2. From Transactional to Transformational Sales
  3. Customer Journey & Sales Touchpoints
  4. Personalization & Emotional Selling
  5. Digital Sales Channels & CRM
  6. Handling Objections & Complaints
  7. Measuring Sales Impact & Future Trends

Transformational Branding for Tourism and Hospitality

Transformational Branding for Tourism and Hospitality is a comprehensive foundational course designed to help tourism entrepreneurs, travel agencies, and hospitality professionals build a modern, digitally-driven, and strategically positioned travel business. This program covers the three interconnected pillars of business growth — Branding, Marketing, and Sales — and shows how aligning all three creates a sustainable, competitive, and future-proof tourism brand in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape.

 

This course includes:

  • In-depth video lessons across three structured chapters: Branding, Marketing, and Sales
  • Real-world case studies and examples from Philippine and global tourism brands
  • Brand guideline frameworks covering color psychology, typography, and tone of voice
  • Downloadable resources including DOT Brand Guidelines and Travel Agency Creative Marketing Cheat Sheet
  • Practical digital marketing tools and platform guides (Canva, CapCut, Meta Ads, HubSpot, and more)
  • Guidance from a seasoned travel industry practitioner and digital transformation specialist

 

What you’ll learn:

  • How to build a strong, clear, and consistent brand identity for your travel business
  • The difference between corporate branding and personal branding — and how to leverage both
  • How to apply the 7Ps Framework within a transformational marketing approach
  • How to use digital and content marketing (social media, UGC, short-form video, SEO blogs) to attract and convert travelers
  • How to shift from transactional to transformational sales by focusing on relationships, value, and emotional connection
  • How to manage your online reputation, handle objections, and turn complaints into trust-building moments
  • How to measure sales and branding performance and prepare for future trends in AI-assisted and data-driven sales

 

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring travel entrepreneurs building their business from the ground up
  • Existing travel agencies and tour operators looking to modernize and digitize their brand
  • Tourism professionals transitioning into marketing, sales, or management roles
  • Small and medium travel businesses aiming to compete in the digital landscape
  • Anyone serious about building a credible, visible, and emotionally resonant travel brand

 

Key benefits:

  • Build a business that stands out through strong identity, not just price competition
  • Create a cohesive brand system that works across all digital platforms and customer touchpoints
  • Learn proven frameworks used by global and national tourism brands — including DOT’s Love the Philippines campaign
  • Develop both the mindset and the practical tools needed to grow a professional, scalable, and future-ready travel business
  • Walk away with a clear roadmap: Brand → Market → Sell

 

“Branding is not about becoming big — it is about staying meaningful as you grow.” — Harold Atondo