Group Marketing Opportunities

The groups sector is worth £25 million to York according to the very latest research. The Visit York Groups Desk handles hundreds of group enquiries per year.

Don’t miss out on potential group business – make sure you’re registered with the Visit York Groups Desk. Adding your business to the Group Chaser Database is free of charge, and it is open to all Visit York members offering a group service (including accommodation, attractions, restaurants, tour guides etc). Commission is charged on all bookings placed, at the minimal rate of 10% of the total booking value which is invoiced post-event.

To get involved, simply contact our Groups desk on 01904 550080 or email groups@visityork.org to be added to our groups database and start receiving enquiries through us now.

Group Exhibitions, Leaflet Distribution and Travel Trade Familiarisation Visits

Visit York members have the opportunity to join forces with Visit York and exhibit alongside us, meeting buyers face-to-face at the many Travel Trade shows and Group Exhibitions which we attend each year. There are several packages available from a full stand share to brochure/leaflet racking opportunities.

Visit York will be in attendance at the following Travel Trade Shows and Group Exhibitions in 2013:

• Steve Reed Roadshow – Bolton
• Great Days Out – Manchester
• Tourism and Events Showcase – Wakefield
• Group Leisure Show – Birmingham
• Best of Britain & Ireland –Birmingham
• World Travel Market – London
• 50+ Show, Glasgow

For businesses that prefer to showcase their products on the ground, Visit York hosts familiarisation visits for group travel organisers, tour and coach operators. To register your interest in being involved in any upcoming familiarisation visits, please contact the Groups Desk at groups@visityork.org or telephone 01904 550080.

Groups Guide

The Visit York Groups Guide is printed and distributed at the start of each year to our extensive groups database of over 4,000 Group Travel Organisers. We also distribute the guide as part of the yearly programme of travel trade shows which Visit York attends.

The 2013 guide will be available from early February.

www.groupvisityork.com

We’re constantly seeking a wide range of group-specific offers to promote on www.groupvisityork.com. Group organisers are particularly interested in strong dining offers, as well as room upgrades. Make sure you are getting your business in front of the right people in group travel by sending your offers through to groups@visityork.org now.