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The following are key considerations for working with the group tour market:
Are the roads and driveways leading to the attraction accessible by motorcoach?
How much time should be allowed for the attraction?
What are the hours of operation, and can special hours be arranged for the tour if needed?
What type of experience does the attraction offer?
Are […]
The following information are considerations for working with the group tour market.
DMOs
Tour planners often rely on DMO’s for information about what they should do and see in an area. Are you familiar with the attractions, restaurants, hotels and other tour opportunities in your area? Are these large enough to accommodate tour groups? What type experiences […]
I participated in many community branding workshops, I have helped “brand” the communities I have represented and develop marketing plans around them. When I came across this definition of Branding it is the most concise definition I have seen. Branding, Development & Marketing Action Plan
“Branding” is the most misunderstood word in the tourism […]
DMO Services for the Meeting Professional
The overall job of a DMO is to market and sell their destination. Since a DMO wants every single client to be happy, it’s going to do everything it can to match every client with the perfect setting and services for its meetings and most of their services […]
In this hypothesis you have a General Manager that wants you to sell large blocks of rooms, master billed of course, and charge for convention rooms without meals and banquet space with food and beverage for all booked events. It is November mid-week (low season) and you have a group that wants to book out […]
My friend just sent me this video about the most disgusting hotel practices regarding hotel room water glasses. I say bring your own cups from now on! This is a must see for everyone who travels!
http://www.bestviral.com/video/6629/dont_ever_drink_from_hotel_glasses
The holidays were my favorite time of year when I worked for hotels and resorts. I was fortunate to work for others who thought outside the box and encouraged creative thinking. One of things we implemented was Saint Nicholas Day every December 6th. This encouraged a sell-out each year once we put our marketing […]
I have been out of commission (no power) due to weather here in the Midwest. Terrible ice storm you have been hearing about. I took some pictures this morning when the power was out that I think you might enjoy. We got hungry so my husband used the fireplace to make a meal. It was […]
A Community must know what it has to sell! Tourism opportunities in a community must be determined: What currently exists; what are the PREREQUISITES?: Potential future development.
There must be things to do and see: (Regular Hours Posted)
Theatres
Museums
Beaches
Festivals/Events
Specialized Activities/Casinos
Shopping
Sports/Events
There […]
Ottumwa, Iowa “Holiday Nights ‘N Lights” - Courier Photo by: Doug Sundin
I just had coffee with a friend yesterday who is Chairperson of the Ottumwa, Iowa “Holiday Nights ‘N Lights” in its 3rd season. She reported that business is down this year. Is it the weather? Last Saturday night Ottumwa […]
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