aggie brassette, lctp nancy broussard, lctp lisa johnson, lctp · 2007. 5. 31. · travel company...
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The Do’s & Don’ts of Fam Tours
Aggie Brassette, LCTPNancy Broussard, LCTPLisa Johnson, LCTP
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What is a Fam Tour?
FAM (familiarization) tour: a free or reduced-rate trip offered to travel professionals to acquaint them with what a destination, attraction or supplier has to offer
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Why do we do them?
Best way to showcase to a clientCreate a tour experienceProvide ideas for itinerary buildingOpportunity for relationship building
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Who participates in Fams?
Tour & TravelMeeting PlannersWriters & Journalists
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Qualified Participants
QualificationsWhere to find participants
Databases of professional organizationsLeads from trade publicationsSales & trade show activityReferralsPre/post trade show nearbyTravel company (wholesaler)
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Planning Considerations
TimeTotal length of timeResourcesNumber of participants
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What to show and sell
Depends on the audience(s) and their clients, their particular needs. Show things that are bookable. Group plannersFIT product managers/travel agentsInternationalMeeting PlannersWritersJournalists
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Who pays – and for what?
In Louisiana, generally, goods and services are provided on a complimentary basis as an expense of securing more business.GratuitiesRegistration feesTransportationAlcoholMotorcoach munchies
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Fams by committee
Protects political interestCan be a valuable planning toolDivision of laborDifferent areas of expertise and knowledgeRepercussions and decisions do not fall on one individual.Strength in numbers
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The Role of the Escort
Tour guide, trivia expert, nurse, timekeeper, interpreter, mom, hostess, bus keeper, peacekeeper, diplomat, flight attendant, baggage clerk, babysitter, teacher, entertainment director, photographer, navigator, climate control manager, shepherd.
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The Role of the Escort
Ties all segments togetherIn control at all timesFair and impartialFamiliar with all aspects of the tripCVB person or local step on serviceHomeworkLegal responsibilities
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Timeline Checklist
The Devil is in the Details
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6 to 5 months before fam
Name and themeBid process-Bid solicitation-Bid selection-Bid confirmation
Tentative itineraryDesign an invitation
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4 to 3 months before fam
Book a motorcoachMail invitationsForms- letter- descriptive itinerary- registration form- tour & travel profile
Follow upConfirmations
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1 month before fam
Flight manifestRooming listsReconfirm all itinerary items & step-onsDirectionsMenusProfiles to hostFinal itinerary with contact information
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2 weeks before fam
Personally call all operators againFinal detailsCreate an evaluation form
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1 week before fam
Reconfirm itinerary and directionsDecorationsBuy snacksName badges and luggage tagsMake packets for each operator
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Information packets
LA Tour Guide and LA highway mapFinal itineraryOne-page map with route highlightedList of other operators on busLuggage tagsEvaluation formAny free time vouchers
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Tips during fam tour
5 minutes prior to arrivalOperators are your guestWorry about time and logistics so that your guests don’t have toAlways count heads before departureEvaluationDocument any accidents, no matter how minorBe aware of bathroomsBe a host
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More tips………..
Room keysLuggageComplement information provided by the step-onGroup pictureTip collectionInteract with and get to know the operators
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Day after fam
RELAX…you deserve it!
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1 to 2 weeks after fam
Thank you notes to the hostsThank you notes to the operatorsCalculate results of surveys
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6 months or 1 year after fam
Survey operators to determine who has brought or plans to bring business to Louisiana.
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Supplier Perspective
What is the benefit?Cheapest, easiest way to marketShake every hand, kiss every cheekShow how you complement local itinerary
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Supplier Perspective
Make the most of time allotted.Show off “bookable best”Follow up, Follow up, Follow up!
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Question and Answer
Does anyone have any questions or comments
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Thank you for coming!