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Creating a Check-In Challenge in Tourismo

Challenges in Tourismo help engage your audience by encouraging them to complete tasks, check in at locations, and earn points or rewards.

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Written by Robert McMynn
Updated over a week ago

πŸ“ Step 1: Access the Challenges Section

  1. Go to Engagement in your Tourismo dashboard.

  2. Select Challenges.

  3. Click New Challenge.


πŸ“ Step 2: Basic Challenge Setup

  • Name your challenge (e.g., Basic Check-In Challenge).

  • Type: Leave as Unique Task for now.

  • Status: Set to Draft while building.

  • Click Save to create your challenge shell.


πŸ“„ Step 3: Fill in Basic Details

Under Basic Setup:

  • Add a Short Description and Full Description.

  • Set Start Date and End Date (optional for limited-time challenges).

  • Once finalized:

    • Change status to Active.

    • (Optional) Feature the challenge so it appears at the top of the mobile app.


🧩 Step 4: Add Tasks

  1. Go to the Tasks & Rewards tab.

  2. Click the βž• button to add your first task.

  3. Link a Record:

    • For a check-in at a specific place, choose Listings.

    • Type: Select Check-In Task.

    • Choose the desired listing.

  4. Status: Set to Active (or keep hidden until ready).

  5. Assign Completion Points (e.g., 100 points).

  6. Enforce Geolocation:

    • Ensures check-ins occur within a geofenced area for that listing.


πŸ“ Step 5: Set Up Geofencing (Required for Check-In Tasks)

  1. Go to Content > Listings.

  2. Select your listing.

  3. In Location & Map:

    • Click Boundary Area.

    • Draw a shape (square, rectangle, or custom) around the location.

    • Add a buffer for GPS margin of error.

  4. Click Save.

⚠️ Important: Without a geofence, check-in tasks will not work.


πŸ” Step 6: Add More Tasks

  • Repeat the steps above to create multiple check-in tasks for different listings.

  • You can also target:

    • Events

    • Itineraries or Stops

    • Platform (general check-in not tied to specific content)


🎁 Step 7: Add Rewards (Optional but Recommended)

Rewards offer an extra incentive in addition to points.

  1. Click Add Reward.

  2. Name your reward (e.g., Completed Challenge).

  3. Reward Types:

    • Points (bonus points added to task points)

    • URL Link (to a website, video, or extra content)

    • Badge (displayed in the mobile app)

  4. Example: Award 300 points for completing all tasks.

  5. Set Criteria:

    • Require completion of all tasks or specific tasks.

  6. Use multiple rewards to create reward milestones.

    1. First check-in, fifth check-in, etc.

  7. Upload a Badge Image and write a Description.

  8. Click Save.


πŸ”„ Step 8: Task Rules & Repeat Options

Under Unique Task settings:

  • Allow tasks to be repeatable (e.g., check in once per day).

  • Combine with reward criteria (e.g., 5 check-ins anywhere earns a reward).


πŸ–Ό Step 9: Add Media

  • Upload a Challenge Image and create a Media Carousel.

  • Helps visually promote the challenge in the app.


πŸ‘₯ Step 10: Track Participants & Reports

  • Participants: Shows anyone who has completed at least one task in the challenge.

  • You can send targeted communications to participants (see our Mailing List & Communications guide).

  • Reports & Activity Log: Track user engagement once the challenge is active.


βœ… Example Recap

  • Challenge: Check in at 2 listings.

  • Tasks:

    • 2 Check-In Tasks (100 points each)

  • Reward:

    • Badge + 300 bonus points for completing all tasks

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