OMCA Marketplace is Sunday, October 30—Wednesday, November 2. Jennifer McGregor, travel trade manager of Niagara Falls Tourism, board member of OMCA and supplier committee member, shares what to know before you go.
Did you spend your summer at the beach, rather than blogging? If you've answered "yes," how about using your travel expertise and the travel tips you've gathered as blog content?
Airfare is subject to change at any given moment, and it's riskier to book tickets for a group of people. Airlines typically don't book group flights unless you have 10 passengers or more. If you're traveling with a smaller group, you'll miss out on the discounts and competitive fares airlines offer for group flights. Consider these tips to keep ticket prices low.
You might not be thrilled about statistics, but statistics can play an important role in the group travel industry. A demographic profile of travelers—including ages, interests, budgets and more—could help you promote tours, and a questionnaire is a great way to collect data.
Want to stay ahead in the social media game—while still keeping up with group bookings? It really is something that sounds too good to be true.
