TRAVEL TRADE GUIDE 2011 - London & Partners

DestinationManagement &Tourism ServicesFrom itinerary planners and exhibition organisers to bureauxde change and market researchers – use this helpful guide to helpyou find all you need to plan your next trip to LondonThis section is in two halves. Destination management, whichstarts right, features information on companies that specialisein the design and implementation of events, activities and tours.They can help you plan your client’s next trip to the capital, orprovide assistance for visitors when they arrive.Some destination management companies offer a range ofservices, such as hotel bookings for short breaks or packagesfor special events. Others organise tickets for travel, theatre andattractions or arrange tailor-made tours for particular groups.Please check with each company to see whether it specialises inservices for individuals or groups.In the remaining tourism services listings, you’ll findcompanies that offer services to both visitors and the traveltrade. There are companies that can help visitors withcurrency exchange and education, plus media and marketingconsultancies, and publishers specialising in tourism, attractionsand visitor communications.For some companies, map references are included to the rightof the venue title. See page 108 for a map of London.ContentsDestination management companies 97Exhibitions 98Ground handlers/Ground service operators 98Incoming tour operators 98Domestic tour operators 99Area associations & services 99Bureaux de change 100Education 100Leaflet distribution 100Marketing/Research/Consultancy 100Publishers/Publications 100Telephone services 101DestinationmanagementcompaniesBrook Green UK LtdTop-level destination managementand event company, providing servicesthroughout the UK for meetings,events, incentives, special interesttours and corporate hospitality. Greatideas, great service, nice people!Contact: Hanneke Dannhorn,Managing Directorbrookgreenuk.comEC TravelEC Travel is a top DMC in the UK.Attention to detail and personalservice are its watchwords, togetherwith originality, keenly competitivepricing and a fast response. Thismakes for a combination that is veryhard to beat – try them and see!Contact: Esme Cook,Managing Directorectravel.co.ukHotelbedsAccommodation andDestination ServicesA leading incoming tour operatorwith over 35 years’ experience.Specialising in groups and individualtravellers, and offering expertise inonline reservation systems and XMLintegration. Friendly, multilingualstaff offer an efficient andhigh-quality level of service, utilisingthe latest technology and providingexemplary attention to detail.Contact: Salesuktravelpartners.comhotelbeds.comLiberty International GB LtdPart of the Liberty InternationalTourism Group, Liberty InternationalGB specialises not only in incentives,congresses and events throughoutthe United Kingdom and Ireland, butalso has a dedicated team that looksafter the leisure business, as wellas FIT, both leisure and corporate.Its motto is, ‘Our success is yoursuccess. Let’s make it happen!’.liberty-international.org/great-britainliberty-incentive.net/great-britainThe NoteWorthy GroupHighly personalised travel service,established in 1986, offeringtailored programmes of quality anddistinction. Specialists in meetings,conferences, incentives and creativeevents. The team awaits yourenquiry! Member of MPI & SITE.Contact: Susie Worthy, ManagingDirector/Helen Bedford, Directorof Sales and Marketingnoteworthyevents.comDESTINATION MANAGEMENT & TOURISM SERVICESTravel Trade Guide 97