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In the 5-minute video below, HipMaps Founder Rachel LeRoy walks through examples of how HipMaps helps enhance the guest experience, serves as a valuable tool for concierge, guest services and front desk teams, and helps with marketing for both your hotel and your event space. https://youtu.be/2ueLA-DTZm0 Every HipMap is designed
Custom festival maps and companion app helps Chambers of Commerce, Downtown Alliances, and Municipalities promote community events, spotlight local sponsors, and turn festival-goers into repeat visitors. There are typically two kinds of people at every festival: The person who strolls leisurely from the pumpkin patch to the cider tent, then
Today’s guests value authenticity and are eager to understand the story behind what they experience. They want to know why you grow one varietal here and the other one there. Your tasting room team & sales team can explain these details, but words alone aren’t enough to make an impact.
“Why not just use Google Maps?” is a question HipMaps hears often enough that we are happy to answer it here, as it opens the door to understanding exactly what makes HipMaps different from any other map. Places Worth Discovering Google Maps and Apple Maps are designed to show you
The FIFA World Cup came to North America this summer and HipMaps offered a unique perspective on just how vast in size the three host countries – Canada, Mexico and the United States – really are. In our World Cup Map Series we placed a map of each of the
SONOMA, CA – March 23, 2026 – HipMaps, the custom mapping company specializing in personalized concierge-style maps with an app component, has expanded its portfolio to include partnerships with educational institutions including colleges, universities, private boarding schools, and other independent schools. Schools invest heavily in events and experiences that are
Marketing budgets may be getting leaner but visitor expectations sure are not. One of the smartest moves a winery can make isn’t a bigger spend: it’s a shared one. Pooling resources with neighboring wineries doesn’t dilute your brand. It amplifies it, elevates your entire area as a destination, and gives
HipMaps and Alexander Valley Winegrowers (AVWG) have collaborated to bring AVWG’s 40-year legacy to life through a custom-designed HipMap and interactive app experience! A Community Built on Family and Tradition Located in northeastern Sonoma County just north of Healdsburg, California, the Alexander Valley is home to 33 wineries and 77
Tasting room guests aren’t looking for just a pour – they’re craving understanding and a deeper connection to your brand. Your guests want to know why your Pinot Noir vineyard is in a completely different location than your Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard. They want to grasp the unique ways that hills,
The leaves may have just begun their colorful transformation, but behind the scenes the most successful event organizers, visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, and downtown associations are already deep into holiday planning mode. Why? Because they know that the season’s most magical experiences don’t happen by accident – they’re carefully
Custom mapping company recognized for excellence in serving the hospitality and concierge industry SONOMA, CA – August 26, 2025 – HipMaps, the custom mapping company specializing in personalized concierge-style maps with an app component, has been honored with the National Concierge Association’s (NCA) 2025 Best New Affiliate Partner of the
Shared Marketing, Shared Success: The $100 Winery Solution Costs Even Less With Our Harvest Special! Picture this: 20 wineries each contribute $100 and collectively receive a sophisticated marketing tool that works 24/7 for years to come, referring business to each other, marketing their area, and creating memorable experiences for visitors.
