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Why Parks and Rec Departments Trust Printed Trail Maps
Jul 15th, 2025 by Mark Alen
Outdoor spaces need more than trail signs — they need clear, durable maps. Learn why parks and recreation departments trust printed trail maps to improve safety, engagement, and visitor satisfaction.
- Folding Maps
- Map design
How Visitor Centers Can Boost Tourism with Custom Pocket Maps
May 12th, 2025 by Mark Alen
Visitor centers do more than welcome travelers — they shape their entire experience. Learn how custom pocket maps help boost tourism, support local businesses, and keep visitors exploring longer.
- Folding Maps
- Wayfinding on Trails
- Map design
What I Learned About Visitor Maps During My Travels Across Europe
Apr 28th, 2025 by Mark Alen
Traveling across Europe, I visited visitor centers, picked up local maps, and watched how travelers interact with them. Here’s what I learned — and why thoughtful map design still matters more than ever.
- Folding Maps
- Map design
Put Your Destination on the Map with Custom Map Design
Apr 24th, 2025 by Mark Alen
Custom maps do more than guide—they tell your destination’s story. From clearer navigation to stronger branding, discover how custom-designed maps help visitor centers and tourism pros elevate engagement, boost exploration, and leave a lasting impression.
- Map design
Why Custom-Designed Maps Are the Key to Real-World Exploration in a Digital-First World
Dec 11th, 2024 by Mark Alen
Tired of digital overload? Custom-designed print maps help guests explore without screens. Perfect for cities, hotels & visitor centers—guide travelers with beauty, clarity, and zero distractions. Discover how PocketMaps elevates the guest experience.
- Folding Maps
- Map design
Find the Perfect Map Design for Your Project — Big or Small
Nov 5th, 2024 by Mark Alen
Need a custom map? From trail and tourism maps to bike trails, resorts, and city guides, PocketMaps designs maps that bring your destination to life. Big or small, we can help — and handle the printing too. Explore our design services today.
- Folding Maps
- Campus Maps
- Hotel Maps
- Map design
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Boost Visitor Spending by 31%: How UK Tourism Boards Use Bespoke Pocket Maps to Drive Revenue
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Mark Alen
Tourism boards using bespoke pocket maps see 31% higher visitor spending and 67% more recommendations. Our online platform makes ordering effortless - instant quotes, online proofing, and 10-day delivery across Britain.
- Folding Maps
- City Wayfinding
- Pocket-size print marketing ideas
- Map design
- map printing
- Tourism Boards
Transform Your Corporate Campus Experience: Why Leading UK Companies Choose Bespoke Pocket Maps
Aug 1st, 2024 by Mark Alen
Corporate receptions handle 400+ visitor inquiries daily about directions. Bespoke pocket maps reduce staff interruptions by 67% whilst creating professional first impressions. Online ordering, instant quotes, and 10-day delivery make implementation effortless.
- Campus Wayfinding
- Campus Maps
- Map design
- graphic design for maps
- map printing
Bring Your Destination to Life with Custom Map Design
May 1st, 2024 by Mark Alen
Need a custom map? We design trail maps, city guides, tourism maps, resort maps, and more. Big or small, we’ll help you create a map that’s beautiful, practical, and ready for print. Start your project today with PocketMaps!
- Folding Maps
- Campus Wayfinding
- Hotel Maps
- Map design
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Topics
- Folding Maps
- Trade-show / Expo marketing ideas
- City Wayfinding
- Guerrilla Wayfinding
- Wayfinding on Trails
- Campus Wayfinding
- Museum Wayfinding, Signage, & Maps
- Pocket-Size Marketing
- Guerrilla Marketing
- Campus Maps
- University Map
- Submitting files
- File-prep
- Pocket-size print marketing ideas
- Hotel Maps
- Concierge maps
- Emergency Response
- Map design
- graphic design for maps
- Parks and Rec
- map printing
- Tourism Boards