The Coach Tourism Council which is celebrating its 20 th anniversary in 2008, actively promotes the benefits of travel by coach on behalf of 150 UK coach operators. A key element of our work is an on-going public relations campaign designed to promote the positive element of coach tourism in the national and regional consumer media through press activity and media trips
For their part, our 150 industry suppliers recognise the importance of looking after coach companies that carry more than eight million people on their coaches each year. That is why Tourist Offices, leading hotel groups and ferry operators, major attractions and destinations, as well as a variety of professional advisers – work with us in promoting travel and tourism by coach.
Membership of the Coach Tourism Council brings many benefits and opportunities. They include:
• A free listing in the 2008 CTC Handbook and a free entry on this newly designed CTC website
• Downloadable membership list
• In addition to our annual Conference in February and AGM in April, members can participate in a series of networking events and socials
• A FREE one day seminar will be held in 2008 covering complaint and claim handling with the Travel Advice Centre, legal advice from Roland Pelly and VAT and Tour Operator Margin Scheme advice from Martin Pooley
• Regular E-Bulletin providing members with the latest coach trade tourism news and updates on events and PR opportunities
• Complimentary SEAFRANCE Dover/Calais car plus four passenger ferry crossing. Subject to availability and terms and conditions
• Complimentary WIGHTLINK Isle of Wight car plus four passenger ferry crossing. Subject to availability and terms and conditions
• Two midweek matinee tickets for hit West End musical Lord of the Rings and tickets to other shows and events organised by a variety of attractions and destinations
Coach tour operators have a huge selection of short breaks and holidays during May and into the summer, both in the UK and to the Continent.
Theatre breaks, garden shows, sports events and themed tours are all on offer.
