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OCTOBER EDITION OF LEISURE GROUP TRAVEL
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Rules for Successful Trips
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As the busy fall foliage travel season winds down, many of us are turning our focus away from operations to next year’s trip planning. Who knows what 2012 will bring insofar as economic conditions and traveler intentions? However things turn out, we still have to lay the groundwork by uncovering new destinations and keeping our planning on track.
This week’s InSite offers a baker’s dozen rules for a successful trip, growing agritourism options in Idaho and two inspiring Alpine adventures from industry leader, Collette Vacations complete with exclusive group savings.
Happy Traveling,
Jeff Gayduk, Publisher
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Experience the best of the Alps with Collette Vacations
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Veteran Group Leaders know that Europe remains the go-to destination. It doesn’t matter if your group members are savvy world travelers or venturing out of the country for the first time, there’s so much to see in the Old World. There are many wonderful destinations on “the continent.” Yet, few can match the magnetic combination of history, culture, cuisine and flat out spectacular scenery that you’ll find in the Alps.Read Full Article
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Agritourism in the Potato State
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The first thing that comes to mind when agriculture and Idaho are mentioned in the same sentence: potatoes. And while this makes sense, Idaho offers so much more in terms of food production. From an array of wineries to naturally grown produce, Idaho offers a bounty of agritourism possibilities.
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Rules for Successful Trips
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I've often thought, "If people asked me to name a dozen top things I would do to ensure successful trips, even during an economic downturn, what would they be?" I could write and write, but if I had to synthesize everything I've learned in over 40 years of operating tours, here's what I'd say:
Start your trip plans early enough …. a one-year lead time is needed. You need the first three months to plan and book all services, cost the trip and get your promotional materials published. Then the next six months are needed to market and sell, and the last three months to finalize everything.
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