Recruit
travelers
Whom should you recruit for your group?
The following are all good sources of recruitment. Remember
that even those who don't wish to travel themselves
can pass the word on to someone who does.
- Students
- Extended family
- Friends
- Neighbors
- Colleagues and co-workers
- Religious groups
- Members of social/recreational organizations,
including community centers, alumni associations,
and country clubs
Get
the word out
Begin the recruitment process well in advance of when
you want to travel—ideally at least six to nine
months prior to departure. Leave yourself plenty of
time to recruit the largest possible group. Once you've
chosen your tour and date, hold an informational meeting
for interested travelers. Begin getting the word out
to as many people as possible.
The
following are just a few of the ways to publicize your
tour.
-
Put a notice about your trip
in your local newspaper, advertising a time and
place that you will hold an informational meeting.
-
Send the tour itinerary to students,
friends and family members, along with an invitation
to your informational meeting. Encourage them to
spread the word among their friends and associates.
-
Send out an email advertising
your trip and giving details about the informational
meeting, and request that your contacts pass it
on.
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Hang posters (provided by Fitzmaurice
Tours) on the bulletin boards of schools, libraries,
civic organizations, houses of worship, country
clubs and sports facilities.
-
Invite potential travelers to a theme dinner or
party reflecting the region you plan to visit.
Next:
Hold an informational
meeting
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