Joining the LDTA has many exclusive benefits. All of which can help you to develop your business and in turn boost tourism in the Lancaster, Morecambe & Lune Valley area. Networking Oppertunities, National Representation & Marketing Oppertunities, Increased Publicity and Subsidised Professional Training are just a few of the incredible benefits waiting for you...
Members Only Intranet:
The Members Only Intranet will provide an invaluable Forum through which members can network with like-minded businesses in the area, sharing best practice, advice and information that is benificial to one another. In addition to this, the Forum will allow members to discuss events, meetings and current tourism related affairs in the area - remember, communication is the key to successful business!
FREE Familiarisation Visits:
These visits are completely free of charge for members, they provide members with exclusive and important insight into the local tourist economy, meaning that you will always have a good understanding of important issues developing in the area and will keep one step ahead. As well as this, the visits provide unrivalled networking oppertunities for businesses, meaning that possible partnerships, affiliations, advice, marketing oppertunities and much, much more can be gained.
Regional and National Representation
Members will gain representation at both regional and national tourist exhibitions, providing a united voice for members, which will undoubtedly mean much more influence on related current affairs - think Workers Union's but for businesses. Not only this, but the regional and national events will provide a unique chance for cost effective marketing to a very wide spread audience.
Increased Publicity
Gain essential publicity through our dedicated press releases, links on both our and the Tourist Boards websites, a bi-annual LDTA produced guide for the district (such as our successful '4 Great Days Out' guide) as well as numerous influention promotional campaigns.
Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) Services
Gain access to the extensive and useful tools provided by LBTB. Including, further promotion of business, access to the LBTB image library, networking oppertunities, reduced participation fees in accomodation inspection scheme, discounts on professional training, legal advice and much more.
Professional Training Discounts
Gain nationally recognized 'Welcome to Excellence' qualifications in tourism related customer service training. These qualifications will help to boost your CV and can also help your businesses to gain further 'trust' from customers when they recognize your qualifications. In addition to this, they provide the oppertunity to train staff to the top level and increase their customer service skills. This excellent training is subsidised for members.
Free LDTA (E-) Newsletter
The (E-) Newsletter provides more than you may originally think, with up to date information on local events (marketing, networking and PR oppertunities), tourism knowledge, and information on involvement in future (publicity) events.
Trust LDTA
Members will gain distinction through the widely recognized and respected LDTA logo, remember - visitors are attracted by associational integrity!