Seasonal Package Submission

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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: 

  1. Title: provide a creative, attention-getting name
  2. 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)
  3. Start and End Dates: provide the exact dates during which your package is available (it will be removed from the site upon expiration date)
  4. Price: provide specific price details and note whether tax and gratuity are included
  5. Location: provide the exact location, including postal code
  6. Link (URL): provide the link to the page on your website where complete packages details can be found
  7. 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
  8. 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.