The Heartland of America Museum located in Weatherford, OK was the recipient of a free article about the museum in Group Tour Magazine in the fall of 2010. At the time we were not advertising in the magazine and we never had previously. Within 3 weeks of the release of that issue we booked 3 bus tours from the eastern United States. Two of the tours were from Pennsylvania and one was from Virginia. We are now advertising in Group Tour Media.
Rick Lundquist
Director of Operations
Heartland of America Museum
Weatherford, OK 73096
Partnerships like we have with Group Tour Media are vital to our success, particularily in these tough economic times. Thank you!
Kari Kauffman
Director of Tourism, Experience Columbus Ohio CVB
Honestly, advertising with Group Tour Media, specifically Sara Plummer, yields me more group inquiry responses for my advertising dollar than elsewhere. Group Tour [Magazine] reaches all of my markets because its circulation includes the NTA, ABA and OMCA operators. And Sara never lets me miss a deadline!
Faith A Mulvihill
Museum of Science and Industry
I love working with Group Tour Media! They are wonderful about keeping in contact with any great opportunities or leads for my company.
Cheryl Clemens, Director of Sales
Toby's Dinner Theatre
Our group sales were up over 40% this year. I feel that a large part of this was our advertisement in Group Tour Magazine. Getting tangible leads from this publication lets you know that it is working for you. In today's economy, you must make every advertising dollar count. I believe that Group Tour Magazine is a profitable advertising investment.
Dorothy Day, Sales Manager
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Working with Group Tour Media is always a pleasure! We are always taken care of and happy with the placement, appearance, and results of our ads in your publications.
Heather Martin, Groups & Schools Sales Manager
Stratford Shakespeare Festival
I enjoy so much working with Jim and everyone at Group Tour Media. My questions are answered the same day; usually within minutes of my request! Their format to upload new images and itineraries on the web site is amazingly easy.
Jim genuinely cares about his customers and continuously keeps in touch with them. I feel like a friend, not just an "account."
Jodie Puster, CTIS, Group Tour Director
Mansfield/Richland County CVB
With the tough economy and budgeting, we had to make some choices with our advertising dollars. Group Tour Magazine has proven to be the best value for our group tour ad monies - with great benefits like frequent leads, a Web site presence, and top-notch service.
Mary Szymkowiak, Communications & Group Tour Specialist
Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau
I have to tell you how pleased I am with my decision to advertise with you. Not only is your magazine beautifully done and your staff easy to work with, but the lead packet you sent afterward was extremely useful.
I received 42 leads, 41 of which were brand new! I especially like the convenient mailing labels that let potential guests know that the information they requested has arrived.
This is more than advertising, it's a terrific sales program for anyone who wants to expand their group market.
Thank you for all your help.
Jodi Kane
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Tourism Sault Ste. Marie, along with out major attraction partner, the Agawa Canyon Train Tour, have been advertising in Group Tour Magazine for a number of years now, and I have always been impressed with the quality and distribution of the publication. The return on investment for us has been very positive in the exposure we receive to this important market segment, but more importantly the number of quality leads that are generated as a result of our advertising. Additionally, the service I receive from the staff is second to none, and always provide information in a timely manner.
Ian McMillan, Executive Director
Tourism Sault Ste. Marie
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