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.
Membership of the Coach Tourism Council brings many benefits and opportunities. They include:
• A free listing in the 2009 CTC Handbook and a free entry on this newly designed CTC website
• Downloadable membership list
• In addition to our annual Conference in and AGM in May, members can participate in a series of networking events and socials
• Regular E-Bulletin providing members with the latest coach trade tourism news and updates on events and PR opportunities
• Legal Hotline
Member Pellys Transport & Regulatory Services offers members the Legal Hotline. General advice is free. Call Richard Pelly on 01279 713837.
• VAT AND TOUR OPERATORS MARGIN SCHEME HOTLINE
Member Martin Pooley offers “Free TOMS review. Send me your last 3 years’ accounts and VAT calculations with no commitment. I shall tell you what I think. If you have overpaid – which is common – I usually offer to agree the repayment with Customs for 25% of the repayment. 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
• 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
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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