GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR SUBMISSION OF SEASONAL PACKAGES TO EXPLORERS’ EDGE BOOKING WIDGET
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Travel packages offer value-added, time-limited, bundled trip components, making it easy for consumers to plan and book a trip. For example, a weekend getaway could include performance tickets, accommodations, guide services, or a restaurant voucher.
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Your package must be developed pertaining to one of the following categories:
- Arts & Entertainment
- Attractions
- Culinary
- Golf
- Outdoor Adventures
- Spas & Wellness
- Fishing & Hunting
- Motorsports (motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile and boat touring)
- Sports activities (running events, triathlon, paddling events)
- Family Vacations
Your package must include at least two of the following services or activities for a single price:
- Activity or experience, including: o Behind-the-scenes activities, field trips o Discussions with resource specialist (i.e. naturalist, chef, sommelier) o Hands-on activities or self-guided visitation
- Tickets to live theatre, events or attractions
- Meals
- Accommodations
- Guided tours
- Transportation
There must be one point of purchase for the guest to book all components of the package (the point of purchase business/organization must book the other components on behalf of the guest).
Packages promoted by Explorers’ Edge must include an overnight stay component.
To load a package to the booking area of the Explorers’ Edge website, which can then also be included in our content and email promotion, send the following information to tyler@explorersedge.ca:
- Title: provide a creative, attention-getting name
- Description: describe the experience and what is included in the package (i.e. number of tickets/admissions, type of instruction, accommodation, number of days/nights, number of meals, etc.) in 75-100 words (max)
- Start and End Dates: provide the exact dates during which your package is available (it will be removed from the site upon expiration date)
- Price: provide specific price details and note whether tax and gratuity are included
- Location: provide the exact location, including postal code
- Link (URL): provide the link to the page on your website where complete packages details can be found
- Image: provide a clear, single image (min. 1920×800 pixels, JPEG format, max 4MB, landscape orientation; no collages, logos or text) that appropriately reflects the visitor experience
- Google map coordinates for originating property.
All submitted packages will be vetted by RTO12/Explorers’ Edge before they can be approved for uploading.
Please note:
- Packages do not have to be exclusive to the EE website – you can promote them elsewhere
- Packages will be changed seasonally
- Deals, discounts and regular rates, stay two nights get one free, are not eligible. Send this type of special offer information to erin@explorersedge.ca to load to Special Offers area of the Explorers’ Edge website
For more information about packages on the Explorers’ Edge booking area, contact tyler@explorersedge.ca.