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Marketing responsible travel
Tim WilliamsonDirector – Responsible Travel
7th October 2016
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This is what we do!
300K unique visitors each month44% from the UK160K on our database
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Iceland dominates our search!
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350K residents1.6m tourists31% of FX earnings in 15 (18.8% in 2010)Top industry now over fishing and aluminium42% increase in hotel rooms (since 2010)264% increase in visitors (since 2010)38% increase in tourism jobs (2010-2014)
Use Iceland to show how we market responsible travel
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This is what you could have soon?
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A mix of good planning & opportunity?
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Opportunity to market to a more responsible traveller
• One who cares about:– The Icelandic environment– Supporting the local economy – Conservation• Cultural heritage• Natural heritage
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Key to marketing responsible tourism
• Honesty– Travel guides– Reviews
• Openness to the issues
• Focus on how to make a difference
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Honest travel guides
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Honest reviews from actual travellers
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That focus on responsible travel
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Openness to the issues
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Focus on how to make a difference
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Also so important to inspire!
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And sell the holiday
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Using amazing photography & film
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2 other tools we use
• Inspiring people – Folks We Love
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Get active
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So in summary
• You can’t grow at the rate you are without consequences
• There is a great opportunity if you market to a more responsible traveller by:– Being honest– Being open– Being inspirational!