Group Travel Genie

Cruises are a wonderful choice for a vacation, and not just for couples and families. Many options exist for group cruising, too, and for reasons you may not have ever considered! Tune in to this miniseries to discover the myriad ways a group cruise can work for families, businesses, corporations, entrepeneurs, non-profit organizations, churches, and clubs. This week is an overview of the factors you must consider when first considering a group cruise travel event.

This week Group Travel Genie welcomes Daniel Slater, President of the International Guide Academy. Tune in to learn how you can insure your group's tour, pilgrimage, or cruise will be properly handled and enjoyable for your participants. Discover the importance and benefits of having trained and certified Tour Directors and Tour Guides for your group travel event.

Getting the Word Out: Responsibilities of the Pastor and the Tour Organizers. Just placing trip flyers in the church narthex or reception table will not fill your tour! Learn proven methods for locating potential travelers, attracting interest, generating enthusiasm and maintaining the excitement for your Pilgrimage or Faith Heritage Tour. Certain actions are a must for obtaining commitments known as Trip Deposits.    

You've chosen your destination and have used last week's questions to help you select the professional who will organize your Pilgrimage or Faith Heritage Tour. When should you actually request a firm quote? How is pricing determined? How long does it take to fill a tour? Who is responsible for publicity, marketing, invoicing, etc.? Where will you find people to join your tour? Tune in for sound advice on establishing an appropriate timeline for success.

How do you choose the right destination and organizer for your faith heritage tour, pilgrimage, or spiritual event? Learn the questions to ask, when it's best to let a group specialist handle the details, or when it's fine to do it yourself.