How Restaurants, Pubs, Cafés and Takeaways Can Attract More Tourists
Food and drink are at the heart of every travel experience
Visitors exploring a destination are constantly searching for restaurants, pubs, cafés, wine bars, takeaway options and local food experiences.
However, for many hospitality businesses the challenge is not providing great food — it is ensuring tourists actually discover their venue while visiting the area.
Mapzest helps restaurants and food establishments connect directly with visitors exploring a destination through interactive digital maps, visitor discovery tools and tourism kiosks.
Why Tourists Struggle to Find Local Food Gems
Visitors arriving in a new town or city rarely know the local dining scene. Instead they rely on tools such as: Tourist information centres, Destination maps, Mobile discovery apps, Digital kiosks, Walking exploration.
Because of this, many excellent restaurants and cafés remain hidden simply because they are not visible in the places tourists look when exploring. Mapzest solves this problem by placing your food or drink establishment inside a digital visitor discovery platform used by travellers in the destination.
Advertise your Food or Drink Establishment using Mapzest’s marketing channels
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Kiosk
Indoor & Outdoor Touchscreen Totems and Kiosks
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Mobile
iOS & Android Apps for people on the move
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Web
Embed into any website to reach users online
Showcase What Makes Your Venue Unique
Tourists are not just looking for convenience — they want memorable experiences.
Mapzest allows your listing to highlight features such as:
Local dishes or regional cuisine
Craft beers or wine selections
Historic buildings or unique interiors
Outdoor seating with views
Live music or themed nights
These details help visitors quickly understand why your venue should be part of their trip.
Appear When Tourists Are Searching for Food
Travellers frequently search Mapzest for:
Restaurants near me
Best pubs nearby
Local cafés and coffee shops
Places to eat in town
Food near tourist attractions
Mapzest helps ensure your venue appears in these discovery moments through interactive maps designed specifically for visitors.
Rather than relying entirely on search engines or social media, your venue becomes part of a curated destination experience map.
Turn Discovery Into Walk-In Customers
Many dining decisions happen after tourists arrive in the destination.
Visitors exploring the town centre, waterfront or historic district often decide where to eat based on what they discover nearby.
Mapzest helps convert this discovery into footfall by allowing visitors to:
View your listing instantly
Get directions to your venue
See opening hours
Explore photos and highlights
Plan their visit
Because travellers are already nearby, visibility at that moment can significantly increase walk-in customers.
Perfect for All Types of Hospitality Venues
Mapzest supports a wide variety of food and drink establishments including:
Restaurants
Pubs and bars
Wine bars
Cafés and coffee shops
Fast food outlets
Takeaways
Street food vendors
Food trucks and mobile catering
Whether you operate a small independent café or a popular restaurant in a busy tourist area, Mapzest helps ensure visitors can easily discover your venue.
Become Part of the Destination Experience
Tourists want to discover authentic places to eat and drink while exploring a destination.
By appearing on Mapzest, your venue becomes part of the digital guide visitors use to discover local restaurants.
If your goal is to attract more visitors and increase footfall, Mapzest provides a powerful way to connect your venue with tourists at the moment they are deciding where to go.