The Coach Tourism Council which is celebrating its 21st anniversary in 2009, actively promotes the benefits of travel by coach on behalf of nearly 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.
Members can benefit from FREE professional advice worth £££s including:
• Pellys Transport & Regulatory Services offers members a legal
hotline. Initial consultation and general advice is free. Call Richard Pelly
on 01279 713837.
• Martin Pooley offers a free TOMS review and will tell you if you
have overpaid. No repayment, no fee. Call Martin on 01603 662277
• The Travel Advice Centre also offers a free initial consultation on
customer complaint handling. Call Linda Alliston on 020 7962 9934
• Direct Public Relations offers PR advice to members. Call Paul
Ovington at the CTC
CTC membership benefits also include:
• FREE listing in the annual CTC Handbook
• FREE listing on the CTC website
• FREE use of personalized membership list on Excel
• 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
• FREE travel trade passes from English Heritage and the National
Trust
APPLAUSE
Two tickets for a West End theatre show per
company.
CITY CRUISES PLC
We are able to offer complimentary tickets for our sightseeing cruises plus 50% discount from published Showboat prices – for personal use of members only. Tickets must be obtained in advance.
DISTINCTIVE SYSTEMS LTD
Distinctive Systems provide free demonstrations and advice on our industry leading Coach Manager Private Hire & Contact System, Coach Manager Passenger Booking System and new Vehicle Maintenance System. Really competitive prices for all your IT needs including PC’s, networks, printers, Microsoft Office and Sage accounting software.
LIGHTWATER COUNTRY SHOPPING VILLAGE
A complimentary cup of coffee or tea in the Granary Restaurant for every visitor or a choice of six complimentary guided tours with our resident guide Peter in the local area. The tours include:
Yorkshire Dales Explorer
The Magic of Ryedale
Herriot Country
Nidderdale Adventure
Wensleydale Wanderer
Cathedral City of the Dales
Each tour last 2 hours in total.
Must be pre-booked by calling 0870 458 0050.
SEAFRANCE
One free return crossing between Dover-Calais. Subsequent crossings at 50% available via fax on 01304 828486, or in writing to the Sales Department in Dover. Subject to availability.
WIGHTLINK, ISLE OF WIGHT FERRIES
One complimentary return crossing per member for a car and all passengers. Excludes Saturdays in July & August and Easter/May Bank Holidays Applications to be sent on letter heading or e-mail to Chris Quinton, Sales Support Manager. Fax 02392 855211.
e-mail: johnbright@wightlink.co.uk
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