Searching for New Itineraries
January 31, 2012 by lgtadmin
Filed under Departments, The Magazine
In the On the Record column, readers of Leisure Group Travel responded to the query: What are you looking for when you’re shopping for new tour itineraries? What can CVBs do different or better with their sample itineraries?
Desiree Ozburn of First State Bank Shannon-Polo (Ill.) said, “What I look for is something unique, something that even if our chosen destination is the same as a local competitor, our itinerary stands out and it’s apparent we have put much thought into each travel day. I also look for a tour that offers something for everyone.”
Kay Schreiber of Kay’s Tours said, “I am always looking for something new and different…whether it is a new itinerary or a new attraction or even a hotel with something new and different to offer.”
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Keeping Up-to-Date in a Tech-Savvy World
January 31, 2012 by lgtadmin
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Dave Bodle
Years ago a dear friend told me the tour & travel industry is still high touch, not yet high tech. Tour operators do business with suppliers they know. National, regional and state marketplaces are critical to the industry. Relationships are born and nurtured. Likewise, group leaders regularly trust their members to tour operators they know and trust.
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Shopping Shouldn’t Be a Nuisance on Tour
January 31, 2012 by lgtadmin
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Marty Sarbey de Souto
All too often we may hear from well-meaning folks that shopping on tour is a waste of time – that the men don’t like standing around waiting while the women dilly dally in the shops, that shopping is superficial, that folks can shop at home – no need to come on tour to shop, and so forth. I beg to differ. Most folks love to shop while on tour, within reason, of course.
Why do they enjoy shopping? First of all, they enjoy bringing things home for themselves – things that remind them of the trip or the specific place where they bought it. Second, they like to shop for others – for friends and family for future birthdays, holidays, wedding presents, showers and the like. Third, they know that bringing something home to others shows thoughtfulness, friendship and affection. Fourth, the things you bring home from other places are often something you could never get at home, whether at the mall, your favorite big box store or your hometown elegant gift shop.
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It’s More Than Just Buying
January 31, 2012 by lgtadmin
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Carolyn Feimster
I love February. Why? Because that is when Leisure Group Travel focuses on shopping – not only my favorite activity but the favorite of many of your clients, too.
Your clients want to shop…that has been established. Now, what can your company do to make their shopping experience something special and more enjoyable?
To remain competitive, shopping and dining venues around the country are working hard to provide exclusive experiences to entice the group market to their centers. Your business is just as competitive, so to stay ahead of the curve, you should take advantage of the special opportunities available.
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