Wyre Tourism Association (WTA) has been thriving for the last  20 years and continues to grow from strength to strength.

 

The association which has approximately 100 businesses is a member led tourism and hospitality association. Through links with the association you will network with link minded businesses, engage in business development opportunities, training and skill enhancement, events and activities and marketing and promotional  projects. You will have a free listing in the Wyre Visitor Guide and the www.visitwyre.co.uk website. Through an extremely active committee you will discover tips and hints along the way, to help your business grow and to shave those costs!

 

Being a member of the Wyre Tourism Association has many benefits.

Don’t forget to take advantage of…

 

• - Promotion and booking facilities for your establishment or attraction at all of Wyre’s Visitor
  - Information Centres (subject to booking commission agreement).
• - Tap into a network of advice and support.
• - Enjoy Associate membership of the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board.
  - See your business featured on the NEW Wyre Tourism Website and link your site to ours.
• - Fill your beds through the on-line booking facility.
• - Save on discounted advertising rates in Wyre’s Publications.
• - Attendance and networking opportunities at Members Meetings (4 per year)
  

 

WTA Members Meeting - this will be an opportunity to meet other members, share best practice ideas, network and discuss tourism issues affecting you. During some of the meetings we will be inviting a speaker to the event and there will be tours at the establishments that are hosting the event. This is a great opportunity to meet each other, your Executive Committee and representatives from the Wyre Borough Council. Potential new members are welcome!

 

Wednesday 13th October (2pm) - The Crofters

Wednesday 8th December (2pm) - Farmer Parrs Animal World

Wednesday 16th February (2pm) - The Marine Hall

Wyre Tourism Stars Awards Ceremony and AGM - Wednesday 20th April

 

For more information about how to join the WTA please contact:

Alexandra Holt (on behalf of Wyre Tourism Association)

01253 887445/ 07989 251960 or aholt@wyrebc.gov.uk

 

Make best use of Wyre’s Visit Centre’s

 

Our Visit Centres (TIC's) at Garstang, Fleetwood and Cleveleys require your leaflets to promote your tourism business.

 

Please deliver a small batch of your leaflets  to the Visit Centres across Wyre as we have dedicated WTA leaflet racking at each of the Centres for members to display leaflets.

 

The contact details of the Visit Centre’s (Tourist Information Centre’s) are as below:

Visit Garstang               Visit Fleetwood                                     Visit Cleveleys

Cherestanc Square        Old Ferry Office                                    Victoria Square

Off Parkhill Road          The Esplanade                                      off Victora Road

Garstang                       Fleetwood                                             Cleveleys

PR3 1EF                       FY7 6DL                                               FY5 1AJ

01995 602125                01253 773953                                        01253 853378

(open 7 days a week)    (open 7 days a week from easter            (open Thursday, Friday and

                                    to the end of the illuminations            Saturday from Easter to

then weekends only in Winter)           end of the Illuminations)                               

 

There are many organisations that can offer you support and guidance with your tourism and hospitality business development:

 

The Wyre Tourism Association (WTA)

in association with Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB)

 

Enhance membership of the WTA and extend membership of LBTB.

 

A unique opportunity to give all members of Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board free membership of WTA. Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board eimburse the WTA membership monies back to the WTA, increasing the membership and finance for the WTA and in turn providing more members for Wyre Tourism Association.

 

If existing members of the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board would like to take up this opportunity you can become a WTA member at no additional financial cost.

 

Benefits of being a member of Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB)

Membership of the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board offers you help, support and the opportunity to influence development of the industry, to ensure a successful future for all.

- Promote your venue in a targeted and cost effective way

- Improve quality

- Get your voice heard

- Network with key partners

- Improve your skills

- Take advantage of development advice

- Play your part in supporting the Sub Regional tourism industry

 

Membership of the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board gives your organisation the opportunity to take advantage of a wide range of exclusive benefits including:-

 

• - FREE listing on the VisitBritain web site 'visitbritain.com' for Members who participate in either the National Accommodation Scheme or sign the Visitors Charter for Attractions
• - Inclusion on the LBTB web site to Members who participate in either the National Accommodation Scheme or sign the Visitors Charter for Attractions
• - FREE listing in the Business Directory for all service provider Members with inclusion on the industry web site with hyperlinks
• - FREE use of the LBTB image library
• - Networking with like minded business people and contacts in the tourism industry
• - Discounted promotional opportunities in targeted marketing activities
• - Reduced participation fees in the accommodation inspection scheme
• - Substantial discounts on products and services

For more information go to www.lancashireandblackpool.com

The Visit Wyre (tourism) team at Wyre Borough Council can help you.

 

If you require support and advice on areas such as community events and promotions, visitor services, marketing, arts (community and public), heritage development, grading and accreditation and business development please contact the team on 01253 887445 or aholt@wyrebc.gov.uk.