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For instance, if someone is walking by a pretzel stand, you could send a “10% off coupon code” to grab their attention. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Proximity marketing is particularly useful for resorts and theme parks because you can trigger automatic notifications whenever guests enter a specific zone. You could send personalized “welcome” and “see you soon” messages at the registration desk, delivering an enhanced guest experience. This can also be used to promote events at your venue, up-sell excursions and services, send personalized reminders of vacation packages, and more. In the case of an emergency, these notifications can alert your guests and lead them to the nearest exit and emergency routes. 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