Most balloon operators dread the off season. The smart ones turn it into 25 to 40 percent of annual revenue. Here are 6 streams that work in almost any market.
The 6 streams
- Gift vouchers with 12 month expiry sold heavy in November and December
- Corporate retreats and incentive trips during off peak weeks
- Tethered rides at festivals, brand activations, and weddings
- Sponsorship deals where companies pay to put their logo on the envelope
- Balloon glow evening events (ticketed, no flight)
- Merchandise and content (printed photos, branded apparel, YouTube ad revenue)
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- Launch a gift voucher campaign 60 days before your off season starts.
- Pitch 10 local corporates with a half day team experience.
- List your envelope on 3 brand activation marketplaces.
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+How much revenue can the off season produce?
Operators we work with regularly generate 25 to 40 percent of annual revenue outside the main flying season once these streams are in place.
+Are tethered rides safe in low wind?
Yes. Tethered operations are how most operators safely deliver high volume passenger experiences at festivals and corporate events.