Imagine eating at a restaurant where a Father is constantly busy fixing a roof, a Mother who is cooking the best dinner You had in months and their children doing small choirs. Every day, at any time they are there working hard to keep the business running. How better Can You help them if not by sharing You’re experience and posting it on Google Maps along with some professional photographs or some drone footage that they do not have access. Advertisement like that will definitely help them more then a one time tip (which You should leave anyway).
Imagine pool attendant who is working 14h shifts in a hotel chain, sending most of his earning to help a brother study. He is always smiling, always positive, never says a bad word about working. Again You could (and You should) leave him a tip. You could also write a hotel review mentioning his Name and letting everyone know how he made Your stay more pleasant and possibly the Hotel gained an extra star. You might think its not much but it might get Him another contract on a little bit better terms in few months. We have noticed that the hotels are really interested google and TripAdvisor reviews so that they will likely write a personalized response.
Having a history of both trying to run a small business to working in “heartless” corporations me and my partner both are finding a joy in acknowledging and rewarding people who are trying to do the best in their own countries. Google Maps gives You a powerful tool to let those people be noticed. Do not hesitate, You’re review can improve someones life!