Welcome Pickups, global provider of personalized ground transportation services, is thrilled to introduce one of our partners, Ferryscanner, world’s leading online search and booking engine for ferry travel.
Founded in 2018 and based in Athens, Ferryscanner has quickly become one of the leading players in the industry, specializing in affordable ferry tickets and an easy booking experience. This partnership perfectly meets the company’s aspirations to bring that ease to one’s trip not only across the sea but also on the ground.
Extending their services
Due to the specificity of what Ferryscanner has to offer, the main challenge in regard to which the company decided to establish this partnership, laid in their need to expand their end-to-end experience for their customer-base.
In other words, Ferryscanner didn’t want the journey for their customers to begin only when the ship sailed or to end immediately after disembarkation. They aimed to ensure that the excitement of travel would stay with travelers from doorstep to doorstep; from the moment they left their home to go to the port until the moment they checked into their accommodation.
With top transport services in this niche, Welcome Pickups sounded like the perfect solution. The professional, 5-star transportation services were exactly what was missing in redefining the travel experience for Ferryscanner’s travelers.
"One of the benefits we're hoping to gain is to augment our customers journey by providing them with the peace of mind that a professional and knowledgeable driver will be waiting to greet them after the ferry and get their destination arrival off to a smooth start."
A strategic, hands-on ally
This partnership not only influenced their customers’ satisfaction but has already shown the measured perspective as regard to Ferryscanner, demonstrating the beneficial effect of combining the offers of almost the same nature.
Ferryscanner witnessed a 64% year-over-year increase in Welcome Pickups bookings in 2023 compared to 2022, an increase that demonstrates the fastly innovating mind of its customers and the fast penetration of the new offer.
All in all, Ferryscanner’s partnership with Welcome Pickups is an excellent example of how the journey works nowadays: one journey ends while another one starts, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to modern-day traveling.
This strategic collaboration hasn’t just changed the competitive landscape – it has changed the model of successful cooperation in a time when personalization is the skeleton key to success.
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About Ferryscanner
Established in 2018, Ferryscanner has quickly become the go-to online search and booking engine for ferry enthusiasts around the globe. Their mission is to assist travelers in finding affordable tickets to spectacular ferry destinations worldwide while simplifying the entire booking process. Based in the bustling heart of downtown Athens, their vibrant and innovative office environment houses a dedicated team of fun, travel experts who share a passion for helping to craft unforgettable holidays.
About Welcome Pickups
Founded in 2015 in Athens, Greece, Welcome Pickups is a VC-backed travel/tech startup that has transformed simple airport pickups into value-driven travel experiences. As the company continues to grow and scale its operations to significant destinations globally, Welcome is quickly becoming a global category leader for in-destination travel services.
- One of the highest-rated global transportation companies, rated 4.9 out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor, Trustpilot and other top review platforms, with over 2 million happy travelers every year.
- 2022 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award Winner for Transportation.
- 2023 SiteMinder App Partner of The Year Award Winner.
- 220+ destinations worldwide with goals to reach 400 by 2024 EOY.
- Over 2,000 travel partners – adding 50+ new ones to its portfolio monthly.
