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Entry on to the DHTA website which is
actively updated and marketed, linking to your own websites so it acts as a
link for potential customers
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For accommodation providers the DHTA
provides its own Quality Inspection Scheme, inspection is essential
to be recommended by the TICs and to advertise in the annual Essential Devon
brochure which markets the region across the country.
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Members receive a generous discount
on the cost of advertising in the Essential Devon guide.
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Members receive a 10% discount on
display advertising in the Tiverton and Crediton Tourist Information
Centres.
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A regular newsletter ‘The Tourism
Times’ is circulated to all members and keeps you up to date on DHTA
activities, regional and national tourism policy, training
opportunities and local tourism news
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The DHTA provides financial support
to both Crediton and Tiverton TIC’s who provide accommodation booking
services for local accommodation and sell transport, attraction and theatre
tickets. Members can also use the TIC credit card facilities if they have
none themselves.
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The DHTA represents member’s
interests to the local council and the Heart of Devon Tourism
Partnership, ensuring that the importance of tourism to the local economy of
the area is taken fully into account.
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Members are invited to attend
networking events and training seminars in order to share best practice
and advice with other members and keep their knowledge and skills up to
date.
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Advice and support to members
on a variety of issues is offered whenever needed, which is especially
useful if you are new to the area or new to the tourism industry.