Electronic Marketing - Travel Packages on Virginia.org
The Virginia Tourism Corporation invites Commonwealth tourism suppliers a free opportunity to list their travel packages on the Virginia.org web site. Take advantage of this free opportunity to be included in the packages category section of the Virginia Tourism Corporation's web site!
You can enter and update your package information yourself using our simple Administration Tool (https://www.virginia.org/admin/login.asp) Once your package is entered, it will be reviewed by VTC staff and will then appear live on the Virginia.org site. You can choose up to 5 sub-categories in which your package appears from a listing of 22 possible choices.
How Do I Participate?
All you have to do is visit the Administration Tool for the Virginia.org web site and follow the easy steps to enter your package details. If you have questions regarding creating an account or entering information, contact Casey Higgins at VTC at 804-545-5557 or chiggins@virginia.org
Package Guidelines:
- A package is typically one price with a number of components.
- A package must include at least one overnight, but may include any combination of components, including lodging, sightseeing, attractions, entertainment, meals, car rental, and transportation by air, motorcoach, rail, cruise vessel, rental or private car.
- Generally, taxes, surcharges and incidentals are not included in the tour price. In addition to a predetermined price and number of features, a package tour covers a specific period of time.
- The price must be equal to or lower than
the total cost of the same goods and services if purchased separately.
It is advisable to list an 800 number for the USA and Canada. Also include a toll number and a fax number for overseas customers. - A package may feature optional elements, sometimes called "add-ons" that permit the purchaser to extend the length of the package or purchase extra features, such as a kayaking trip or horseback ride. In all cases, the terms and conditions of the tour contract specify exactly what is covered by the quoted price.
- Packages may also feature "value added" incentives, which are free or discounted options to make the package more attractive.
Requirements:
- To be included in the Package category on the Virginia.org web site, your package must include at least one overnight stay. If the package is commissionable to registered travel agents, please indicate the percentage commissionable. Travel agents must be able to furnish you with their official IATA number at the time of booking to claim a commission.
- Packages will be broken down into sub-categories which are listed on the Packages screen.
- You may include your package in a maximum of five different sub-categories. The checkbox for "commissionable" will be a freebie - it will not be considered one of the five sub-categories.
- Do not list your package in any other categories, like attractions/activities or events. We want our consumers to find the packages in one location on the site.
