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Visit West’s experienced team identified a potential gap in the logistical planning for international and domestic group visits via travel trade for summer 2022 and beyond. The booking window for international visits is shorter than ever with markets that are traditionally many months in planning now being just a few weeks. This shorter booking window, matched with the increased propensity to book via a travel agent and staff changes at many tour operators and Destination Management Companies (DMC), means there is the potential of a knowledge gap leading to business being lost from our destinations if opportunities are not being serviced via contracted businesses. A small number of hotels who traditionally welcome group tours are currently closed for exclusive use and so the aim is to ensure business is kept within the region wherever possible.
The new ‘Destination Triage’ service will help retain business within the region by connecting the travel trade with live availability within the destinations. A simple enquiry email can be quickly and easily distributed amongst local businesses who may be able to fill their inventory at shorter notice than is usual with a travel trade booking, and therefore ensure the business stays in destination. This can also have a longer-term benefit of matching operators and DMCs with products previously unknown or unconnected with them. It also helps the trade where newer staff may not be completely up to speed with what is on offer in the West of England region.
How can we help?
The ‘Destination Triage’ service covers all elements of a trip required by the trade: accommodation, tours, experiences, food and drink, attractions, and transportation.
The logistics for enquiries are simple; send us a live enquiry and Visit West will send it on to the correct contact at suitable businesses. The business should then reply within 24 hours directly to you, the enquirer, on what is available and on what terms. This supports the travel trade and drives business to those that have availability locally.
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