A top-performing office team from a successful tech company has decided to reward themselves with an exciting 4-day getaway to Australia. The team has worked tirelessly to exceed expectations, hit sales targets, and improve overall company performance. As a reward, the management is giving them the chance to unwind, bond, and have fun in one of the most exotic and beautiful destinations in the world – Australia. The twist you say? They will have to use Maplytics, the geo-analytical solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Power Apps that they already use for office work, to plan and execute the entire trip seamlessly.

Let’s walk through how the team uses Maplytics for trip planning and what makes the platform so essential for an efficient, enjoyable, and well-organized travel experience.

Day 1: Arrival and the Power of Geospatial Visualization

The team’s adventure begins with their arrival at Sydney Airport. Using Maplytics from their Dynamics 365 platform, they had already planned out the day’s route, starting from the airport to their hotel. The Route Optimization feature comes into play, ensuring that the entire group arrives at their accommodation efficiently without unnecessary delays. With Sydney being a bustling city, this feature helps the team navigate the city’s streets and plan around traffic, giving them more time to enjoy themselves and less time worrying about directions.

After checking in, the team uses Maplytics to explore the surrounding area for restaurants, cafes, and shopping centres. The Point Of Interest Location feature helps them plot amazing places from their hotel to see all the nearby attractions. Each location is plotted on a map with real-time data, so the team can see exactly where to go. Whether they’re in the mood for a cozy café or an upscale dining experience, Maplytics provides options at their fingertips.

Day 2: Exploring Sydney’s Famous Landmarks

On the second day, the team gears up to explore Sydney’s famous landmarks, such as the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and the Royal Botanic Garden. One of the team members has added the attractions to the CRM as an entity. Thus, they all could mark their current location and plot the attractions around them within specific radius using Proximity Search.

With so much to see and limited time, they rely heavily on Route Optimization to schedule their itinerary for the day. The platform enables them to plot multiple locations as waypoints and generate the most efficient route.

Maplytics allows them to customize the route based on their preferences. For instance, they can avoid toll roads or highways, ensuring they enjoy the scenic beauty of Sydney while traveling between landmarks. With Turn-by-Turn Navigation, the team doesn’t need to worry about getting lost, and they can navigate smoothly to each destination.

As the team travels around the city, Maplytics helps them locate rest stops, gas stations, and even convenience stores. With efficient Search Options, they can quickly find essential stops en route to their next landmark without deviating too far from the itinerary.

Day 3: Adventure Day with Localized Experiences

The third day is all about adventure. The team decides to experience Australia’s wildlife, beautiful beaches, and nature. They’ve selected a tour of the Blue Mountains and a visit to Bondi Beach. Maplytics helps them connect with local tour operators and businesses. Marketers from local small and medium businesses can also utilize geo-analytical tools to target tourists in the area, offering personalized packages and experiences. This ensures that such visiting teams get tailored recommendations for tours and activities that suit their interests.

Our visiting team also uses Territory Management to understand the different zones and territories of Australia, but for tours this time. They can distinguish between regions of beach tours, wildlife adventures, and mountain hikes, helping them pick activities within their chosen geographical area. By analyzing Heat Maps of available tours, they can visualize which experiences are most popular among tourists, allowing them to make informed decisions.

Additionally, Maplytics’ Auto Scheduling feature ensures that they never miss a booking or reservation. Every tour, meal, and activity is carefully planned and synced with their calendar, giving them a hassle-free day filled with unforgettable experiences.

Day 4: Wrapping Up in Style

On their final day in Australia, the team decides to explore some of the shopping districts and cultural spots in Sydney, such as The Rocks, a historic area filled with charming shops, or the Queen Victoria Building for a bit of retail therapy. The team also wants to purchase souvenirs for friends and family back home. They rely on Maplytics to locate the nearest shopping malls and markets, to find them based on their current location.

With Maplytics’ Advanced UI that works seamlessly on mobile devices, the team can adjust their plans on the go. For instance, if a team member spots an interesting market stall or art gallery, they can quickly add it to the itinerary without disrupting the overall schedule.

The final stop of the day is a farewell dinner at Darling Harbour, where the team reflects on their trip, the incredible experiences they’ve had, and how Maplytics made the entire journey smoother and more enjoyable. By optimizing routes, finding the best local spots, and managing time efficiently, the team could maximize their time in Australia without unnecessary stress.

Why Maplytics is Essential for Business Trip Planning

This trip to Australia highlights how Maplytics can do more than just enhance business productivity – it can also help with such team-bonding adventures like planning a getaway quickly for work-life balance. Maplytics’ geospatial visualization capabilities, real-time navigation, and localized marketing make it a powerful tool for businesses and business travelers alike.

Here are some key features of Maplytics that the team used:

  • Optimized Routing: The ability to plan efficient routes saved valuable time and energy throughout the trip.
  • Radius Search: This feature helped the team find nearby attractions, ensuring that they never missed out on must-see locations.
  • Turn-by-Turn Navigation: End to End directions ensured the team could explore Sydney without worrying about getting lost.
  • Territory Management: The team could easily distinguish between different zones for tours and experiences, helping them plan the adventure day.
  • Appointment Planning: Syncing bookings and reservations ensured that the team stayed on schedule.
What’s More?

Maplytics is like water that can be moulded into any role. It makes map integration within Dynamics 365 look seamless. Radius Search, Route Mapping, and more have become super easy to use. To get more acquainted and experience it first-hand, one can write to crm@inogic.com To investigate the product further, with a personalized demo within Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM / Dataverse get in touch with the team. For applied knowledge, do visit our Website or Microsoft AppSource. One can hop on to the detailed Blogs, Client Testimonials, Success Stories, Industry Applications, and Video Library for a quick query resolution. You can check out our technical tutorial video series #KnowYourMaplytics here and for fun Tips & Tricks about Maplytics have a look at our series #ProAtMaplytics here. Technical docs for the working of Maplytics are also available for reference.

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