Until a few weeks ago the Local Guides program simply meant for me that I can rate the places I have visited before, to give a glimpse for interested visitors about what they can expect there and to help not only them but the business owners too to get more guests and be able to develop, maybe use my opinion to get better and to highlight the aspects where a change could be needed.
However the world has turned upside down in quite a short period of time and now the new COVID-19 virus has affected everybody from end consumers to the head of businesses. Our influence as Local Guides is more in demand than ever. Unfortunately the closures attack most of the business fields for the time being but eventually the world will go on and the shops, hotels, restaurants, leisure centers etc. will open up soon again. As they are all suffering from a loss of income in these hard times, I feel responsible for doing my part by sharing my experiences in order to boost up their sales and to stabilise the economy. I got a lot from the Local Guides program in the last 2 years and I would like to give back now what I can. Google maps helps me to find places to spend my free time, look for a doctor in my area when I need one, check opening hours so I don’t waste my time and through the opinions of my fellow Local Guides I can spend my money on things I value and consider important but cut unnecessary costs on other things which would disappoint me. Google maps has been helping me for years in planning my day with transportation and Local Guides have helped me discover the hidden secrets of the places I visit when I travel. I am happy to contribute to this useful tool and I would like to grab the opportunity to encourage all of you too to help little businesses around you. We are all in this together and each of us is needed to help today for a better tomorrow! I am sure that together we can make an impact and help making everyone’s life a little easier and happier!
