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How to Organize a meet-up?

 

Being a Local Guide is not just about helping people online. It’s about getting out there and exploring the world around you. If there’s something you’re passionate about, share it with Local Guides.

 

Local Guides Level 2 and above are encouraged to organize their own meet-up events. Download the meet-up planning checklist and check out our meet-up resources and ideas.

 

Meet-up expenses

 

Google will not provide funding, collateral, or other types of incentives for these events. Meet-ups can be low cost or even free — simply grab your phone and explore your city on foot.

 
Food crawl ideas

 

Ideas for food crawls:

  • Progressive meal: Do you ever feel like eating fish and chips, tacos, and pastries in one meal? Consider organizing a ‘progressive meal’ meet-up. Start with appetizers at A, then go for the main course at B, and complete your meal at C — you can craft your own around-the-world tour.
  • Best of: Are you on a quest for the best of the best? Seize the opportunity by gathering fellow food lovers to find the best burger, ramen, coffee, or whatever your taste buds are craving — the sky's the limit.
  • Local cuisine: Do you know neighborhood restaurants better than anyone else? Showcase your local spots by creating a My Map of the places that make your area unique.
Photo walk ideas

 

Ideas for photo walks and picture ops:

  • Local views: Show off what your city has to offer. Find a skyline, a panorama, or a sunset and capture the moment with your camera or phone.
  • Interior views: Many people photograph the exterior of the Taj Mahal but far fewer people have seen the inside. Whether it’s intricate detailing, lofty ceilings, or famous artwork, this is your chance to share interior shots of local gems with the world.
  • Be creative: Find a new way (using filters, interesting angles, etc.) to photograph popular places. We’ve all seen photos of Times Square or the London Eye — share your unique perspective through a different lens.
Geo walk ideas

Ideas for exploring outdoors:

  • Find a new area: Cities are dynamic and it’s hard to keep up with every new place. Explore new areas and make sure every detail — from opening hours to websites — is on Google Maps.
  • Be a real guide: Think you know your city better than anyone else? Create your ideal walking tour using My Maps and show others what inspires you the most.
 
Promote your event

 

Create an event page, share it in Local Guides Connect, invite your friends, and use social media to reach new reviewers in your area.

 
Request official promotion

 

Submit your meet-up to be featured in our calendar. Select meet-ups will receive promotion from official Local Guides channels. Selection depends on a number of factors including timing, existing events and meet-ups, calendar space, general appeal, and the Googley-ness of an event.

 
Using the Local Guides logo

 

The Local Guides logo is a Google brand identity and is reserved for official use only. Do not use the Local Guides logo, pin, or any other Google imagery in your meet-up materials.

3 comments
Connect Moderator

Re: How to Organize a meet-up?

Thanks for sharing @sachink!

 

For more details on organizing meetup, it can be learned from the following article:

 

Organize a meet-up

 

Are you planning to host a meetup soon @sachink? 🙂

Level 6

Re: How to Organize a meet-up?

@iyudhi thanks for alll yes i do it soon in patna or near my region can you like to join us if u copy this link and join ok

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/111919395069754313838

thanks for all

 

Level 4

Re: How to Organize a meet-up?

cool