Membership information
Regional 'Join Once' membership scheme
How do I sign up to the 'Join Once' scheme?
Signing up is easy. Becoming a member of the 'Join Once' scheme means you become a member of Exeter and Essential Devon Tourism Partnership, Destination Devon and South West Tourism. Please call 08456 777 055 and our advisors will be able to help you, with details of prices and membership options available.
What is the cost to sign up to Exeter & Essential Devon Area Tourism Partnership, Destination Devon and South West Tourism?
Prices start from £99 plus VAT.
What do I get for my money?
The 'Join Once' membership scheme offers your business greater value for money and more clarity through a single pont of contact and single 'join once' membership scheme. For more information on the benefits of membership to the 'Join Once' scheme, please see below.
Marketing, Advertising and PR
- Discount on advertising within Exeter & Essential Devon Tourism Partnership marketing campaigns and brochures.
- Free enhanced listing on www.exeterandessentialdevon.com - the official consumer website for Exeter, East Devon and Mid Devon
- Free listing on www.discoverdevon.com - the official Devon consumer website
- Free listing on appropriate themed microsites - www.activedevon.com, www.familydevon.com, www.naturallydevon.com, www.foodiedevon.com, www.culturaldevon.com, www.devonforgroups.com
- Free listing on www.visitsouthwest.co.uk* - the official consumer site for South West England
- A free membership sticker and certificate
- Use of members' logo to feature on brochures, website and other promotions.
- Inclusion in PR and press visits, where appropriate, as part of the Exeter and Essential Devon and Devon wide media and press campaigns.
- Opportunity to be included in regular emails and newsletters to 20,000 UK consumers.
- Free access to images of your local area for use in your own marketing.
Preferential Services for Members
- National Quality Assurance Schemes (NQAS)
In a competitive market, quality assurance schemes offer the independent stamp of approval that guests increasingly demand. There are currently two nationally recognised schemes owned by The AA and VisitBritain.
To participate in the www.visitsouthwest.co.uk website, you must be a member of a national recognised quality assurance scheme.
* VisitBritain Advisory Visits
FREE advisory visits for accommodation business operators looking to improve their star rating, try for a Silver or Gold award or seeking advice from the assessor prior to making improvements to your property. (N.B.Visits would be pre-arranged and be up to one half-day and subject to availability. Larger establishments wanting a 'mystery guest' overnightassessment to assess service and hospitality levels can pay an additional fee and upgrade to an overnight advisory visit.)
* VisitBritain workshops
VisitBritain accommodation ratings can benefit from heavily discounted rates for 'Quality' one-day workshops to be run in late spring/early summer 2008 at top locations across the region. Aimed to inspire, inform and encourage debate, the sessions will be of interest to owners and managers from all sectors and include presentations from successful operators happy to share their experience - £10.00 + VAT (normally £55.00 + VAT).
AA discounts
New/first time applicants will receive a 15% discount off all quoted 2008 fees for AA accommodation recognition schemes. A range of fee paying 'mystery guest' and training services are also available.
Free Professional Advice Lines
The 'Join Once' Membership Scheme offers lots of cost-savings including marketing opportunities, business development support and professional advice. The following FREE services have been negotiated exclusively for our members.
To find out more about the exclusive benefits below, telephone .08456 777 055
- Free, independent marketing advice for members to assist with your marketing concerns or questions.
- Free legal advice for all your business needs.
- Preferential insurance rates and free insurance claim helpline with one of the best known regional insurance names where leisure is the predominant industry.
- Credit / debit card discounts - Access to our popular Streamline / HSBC credit and debit card processing
- discounts and other specially negotiated member discounts and offers.
Membership Communications
Industry updates
You will receive regular newsletters and updates from the Exeter and Essential Devon Tourism Partnership which will include information from Destination Devon and South West Tourism, giving you a single source of valuable information. The types of topics covered in these communications will include:
- Promotional opportunities
- Updates on legislation
- Latest market intelligence and
- Information on events and networking opportunities
Business advice
You will have access to the expertise and knowledge of the staff at Destination Devon for all types of advice and guidance. Destination Devon is working in close partnership with Peninsula Enterprises, the new Business Link operators in Devon, to provide you with additional business support.
Online Information
Exeter and Essential Devon is developing its website to offer you up to date and relevant information on its services.There are links to other helpful sites where we are developing partnerships and joint activities.
Training and Events
Training courses
Exeter and Essential Devon Tourism Partnership is delivering a programme of training and skills support through the Devon Tourism Skills Network. For information on local training courses, funding and advice, visit www.destination-devon.com/training
Priority access to training
As a member of Exeter and Essential Devon Tourism Partnership, you will be entitled to receive priority notification of all training courses organised by the Devon Tourism Skills Network and an opportunity to book before courses are made 'public'. The majority of courses are heavily subsidised.
Training updates and information
You will regularly receive an electronic newsletter updating you on a range of skills and training opportunities, news and hot-topics on offer from the Devon Tourism Skills Network.
Exclusive networking and membership events
You will have access to events organised by Exeter and Essential Devon Tourism Partnership, such as
- A Devon Tourism Forum
- Workshops on issues such as sustainability and skills.
Representation
Lobbying support on industry issues from South West Tourism
Lobbying support on industry issues at a local, regional and national level. Some examples of previous support include:
- The planned expansion to Bristol airport
- Lobbying for improvements to rail services and journey times throughout the region
- Providing advice and support to the National Partners for England Initiative
- Providing a tourism voice for various visitor initiatives surrounding the 2012 Olympics.
