Professional travel companies find that making a connection with one chapter member is a great way to secure an inside ambassador who can pitch the company’s packages to the membership. Most companies that work with Red Hatters agree on certain key elements to keep in mind when packaging for these groups
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There will be two categories of major upfront expenses – deposits with suppliers and marketing. The hotels you select may want a one-night’s deposit when they send you a contract. Airlines will most likely require a $100 per seat deposit on international flights or perhaps $50 on domestic flights.
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The Northeast section of Leisure Group Travel’s 2012 Group Itinerary Planning Guide directs tour planners to scenic and history-filled places from the Chesapeake Bay of Maryland to New York’s Adirondacks. Sample itineraries provide day-by-day details.
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Incorporating special events into tour itineraries is a winning strategy for group travel planners looking to boost participation and satisfaction levels.
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Most folks love to shop while on tour, within reason, of course.
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it’s worth our taking a second look to be sure we’re prepared for such an eventuality as it really can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere.
Read MoreAs a group travel organizer, you can help defeat the immediate terrorist goals of disruption, paranoia and intimidation by keeping your group travel schedule in tact (if at all possible).
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Cruise ship dining has come a long way from the traditional buffet-style meals of yesteryear. Major cruise lines have raised the bar and ventured into uncharted territory, offering innovative and diverse dining options to cater to the evolving tastes of their passengers.
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