The Benefits of Group Travel
Carol Wolniakowski
Now more than ever, people are eager to reunite and spend quality time together. The desire for travel is palpable, with reservations skyrocketing. Take advantage of this momentum and plan a group trip!
There are so many benefits to small group travel, from financial incentives to long-lasting relationships. Gather a small group of friends, family, clients or co-workers, or join one of our existing groups.
Group travel has been extremely popular with wine clubs, golf clubs, family reunions or even just friends and neighbors. The group leader has the chance to earn free travel and other discounts and perks for the whole group. Trips also can be organized as a fundraiser for your favorite charity!
One of the major benefits to traveling with a group is that the planning is all done for you! All the details are handled by your travel professional, and the best professionals will provide you with a marketing plan and content for promotion. Cuvée has its own database of food and wine enthusiasts that can be included in promotions if you would like.
In our current climate, many guests are preferring to travel in small groups where they have the comfort and support of each other and also have private experiences to avoid large crowds.
Read on for more benefits of traveling with a group:
Benefits for Organizations
Relationships. Traveling together creates lasting bonds. You will get to know your clients, members or donors on a deeper level, which allows you to provide better service.
Loyalty. By growing your relationships, clients become more loyal and are more likely to purchase again, purchase more and refer friends and family to your organization.
Community. Group travel allows you to create a community of like-minded travelers who share the same passions and interests. They build camaraderie with each other and expand their friendship circles and networks - with your organization as the core. In fact, guests love the group experience so much that they often travel together year after year.
Publicity. By promoting the trip through events, advertisements, email marketing and social media, you will be increasing exposure to your business. Even if they don’t end up traveling, people will feel special to be included.
Exclusivity. Create a customized, exclusive trip that travelers cannot find anywhere else. This solidifies your reputation as someone “in the know” and provides value to your guests.
Incentives. Cruise lines and tour companies offer incentives for groups, such as discounts, special events, shipboard credits, and complimentary excursions. Opportunities also may exist to earn a revenue share and free travel for yourself or as an auction item that can be donated to charity.
Benefits for Families and Friends
Bonding. Nothing strengthens relationships more than quality time together. We all have been separated from our loved ones for far too long. A trip together is just what we need to make up for lost time.
Memories. Life is short. Sharing experiences together create memories that will last a lifetime. You will have pictures and stories to share for years!
Discounts and Perks. Take advantage of group discounts, extra incentives and even free travel depending on the size of your group.
Fun! It is an absolute blast to travel with family and friends. People often say their best vacations have been with traveling with their loved ones.
Benefits to Joining an Existing Group
New Friends. Meet other like-minded travelers who share your same passions and interests. These trips are so popular that many guests continue to travel together year after year.
Effortless Travel. All the work is done for you! No need to spend hours on deciding where to go and then planning. Just pack your bags and show up!
Support. Should you need anything before or during your trip, a group leader is there to provide assistance.
Discounts and Perks. Groups enjoy exclusive incentives that are not offered to other guests, such as discounted rates, private experiences and extra perks like free breakfast.
Peace of Mind. Travel with ease knowing that all the details are handled, which is more important now than ever.
Flexibility. Most group trips allow for free time so that you can explore on your own. You get the best of both worlds - enjoy the perks of a group without having to be together 24/7.
Small group travel is getting more and more popular and it is easy to see why. With so many benefits, it is a no-brainer to gather a few others and enjoy a getaway together.
If you are interested in more details about creating your own group, send us a note today or call Carol at 630-418-6121. We also have a growing list of planned trips that we would love for you to join! Cheers!