Membership Benefits

Double your benefits in 2011

With over 25 business benefits for 2011 you can be sure to find a range which will help your business:

  attract more customers                             save money and increase profit margins

      advice and support                                    protect yourself and your business 

We have doubled the selection for 2011 and here we list the full range including familiar favourites as well as what’s new.

***** NEW BENEFIT *****

        
   Trade Discount at Crown Decorating Centres
 

Any member can purchase Crown premium quality Trade and Specialist paints and accessories, including market leading brands like Sandtex Trade, Macphersons and Sadolin all at trade rates. Crown Decorator Centre services include 'Magic Eye' colour matching service, professional advice and support, hundreds of wallpaper books and a speedy delivery service.  Members will also be able to take advantage of special promotions that run throughout the year.

Crown Decorating Centres now offer trade rates to members of Tourism South East.  To qualify for trade rates all you  need to do is Quote TOURISM SOUTH EAST at Crown Decorator Centres in South East England. 

Click here for branch locations and to sign up for trade offers

       
        
   Seeing is believing 
   FREE HD video production from Tourist Network

Choose any digital signage advertising service worth at least £495 and you will receive a complimentary high definition film.  Engage with your target market via screens at Tourist Information Centres, holiday parks, hotels and transport operators nationwide.  Add the video to your website, YouTube, VisitBritain and partner sites to gain up to 40% more online traffic.  If you already have a video, then benefit from 25% discount available on all other services.

AVERAGE SAVING £595 - click here for more information
 

        
   Put your business in front of 34.2 million passengers
   25% discount on Take One Media distribution

Digital and leaflet promotion opportunities at arrivals both air and landside at London Gatwick Airport.  Take a 12 week slot and promote your business to visitors as soon as they arrive at one of Britain’s busiest airports.
 

TYPICAL SAVING £576

  
        
   Stay connected
50% off the “Get Started” email marketing kit with Studio Republic

Keep in touch effortlessly with your regular customers and attract new ones with this quick and easy to use online e-news tool.Create as many e-communications as you like with this tailored template including technical set up, all for just £240.

AVERAGE SAVING £240 - click here for more information

     
   Show off your business through banner advertising
Gain maximum impact on partner websites at 20% discount with ebxp

Take up hassle free banner advertising opportunities on partner websites by using ebxp to design and build eye catching banners and gain 20% discount on production costs.

AVERAGE SAVING £36
 

     
   Play on the weak pound and perform on the international stage
   40% discount on UK Inbound membership

Participate in just one of Tourism South East’s International Marketing Opportunities and gain at least 40% discount on membership of UK Inbound, the only trade body to represent and unite the inbound tourism industry in the UK.

AVERAGE SAVING £380 - click here for more information 

      
   Convert over a third of your potential customers into bookings
   75% discount iVisitorGuide new online information service

Forrester Research tells us that as many as 38% of potential customers will avoid booking because your website does not give them enough information about the local area.  iVisitorGuide will offer your potential customers information on what to see and do close to your business without listing your competitors. 

AVERAGE SAVING £375
 

        
Get a web and print makeover
20% off all Studio Republic design services

Design and technical build of websites, flash presentations, design of brochures, leaflets and exhibition stands available to members at a 20% discount.

AVERAGE SAVING £800 - click here for more information

     
   Interactive online brochures

20% discount on services with ebxp

ebxp will produce an impressive online brochure which will allow your customers to read, watch and listen to you as you present your business in the most interactive medium available today.

AVERAGE SAVING £240

        
   Increase your profile on visitsoutheastengland.com

40% discount on high impact banner advertising

Visitsoutheastengland.com is the highly successful tourism website for South East England operated by Tourism South East.  As a member you receive not only a free entry but your business will appear above other businesses in priority searches.  Extend your exposure even further, take out a banner advert and get more share of over 77,000 potential buyers clicking on your website every month.

AVERAGE SAVING £141

     
   Make it easier for your customers to pay you
   Discounted Barclaycard Debit/Credit Card scheme

With four out of five adults now carrying one or more plastic cards it is easy to see why accepting payment by card is a cost effective way to increase your business turnover and provide a convenient way for customers to pay for your services.  No joining or minimum turnover fees, plus low transaction fees and terminal rental. Click here to see how much you can save. Please make sure you speak to the Barlcaycard Rate Review Team on 0844 811 6666 to ensure you are receiving the preferential rates.

TYPICAL SAVING £350 - click here for more information

     
Take bookings 24/7
45% discount on eviivo FRONTDESK software

Over 60% of travellers are booking their rooms and looking for the best deals on the web.  This easy to use software allows your business to improve visibility and booking conversions in the online market place, receiving bookings via your own website and over 40 leading travel websites including lastminute.com,
Expedia.co.uk, Hotels.com, BookDirectRooms.com and many more.

Average saving £420 - click here for more information

     
   Fast, functional and effective digital brochures
Discounted Paperwiz e-brochure from ebxp at just £8 per page

Price is no longer a barrier to having your own e-brochure.  At just £8 per printed page, Paperwiz is the ideal solution to convert existing brochures to high impact on line sales and marketing tools, offering mass distribution and keyword search, SEO and Google Analytics results measurement, allowing you to make the most of digital marketing.

AVERAGE SAVING £48 - click here for more information

     
   Get noticed in 2011
   15% discount on multimedia audio production

Generate marketing opportunities through interviews, sound tracks, video clips and testimonials to bring websites and printed material to life.

AVERAGE SAVING £445 - click here for more information

     
   Reach for the stars

15% discount on AA Hotel Recognition Schemes

The AA assesses establishments that offer accommodation to a set of common quality standards recognised by VisitBritain, VisitEngland, VisitScotland and VisitWales.  With customer expectations constantly rising and more people holidaying at home, use this scheme to promote the quality of your business.

AVERAGE SAVING £55 - click here for more information

     
   Attracting customers for destinations, attractions, theatres & events

FREE brochure distribution with Take One Media

Leaflets are one of the strongest calls to action when positioned in the right place to catch the eye of potential customers.  Spend £1,000 with Take One Media and receive complimentary Select One distribution service in your county of choice.  Spend just £100 more and receive complimentary distribution in three counties of choice.

AVERAGE SAVING £370 - £1,110 

     
   Save money on your overheads
   Excellent value Cost Evaluation Service

With operating costs increasing, protect your profit margin by securing the best rates on energy supply, waste management, telecoms and many other essential services through our tailored procurement service.

TYPICAL SAVING £3745 on energy supply 

   
   Reduce your food costs without compromising quality or service
   15 – 20% cost reductions and preferential commission rates

PSL’s expert consultants represent a total food spend of over £400m and will work closely with your business, producing a FREE price matching analysis to identify where you can save money and using their buying power help you maximise your margins.

THE MORE YOU SPEND THE MORE YOU SAVE

   
   5% savings on top of all other discounts at Homebase and Argos

Utilise the store networks of these two leading high street names or buy online for your business.  Take out a trade account store card and enjoy quick, convenient and excellent value for money high street shopping.

THE MORE YOU SPEND THE MORE YOU SAVE - click here for more information

        
   Navigate your way round the HR maze
   FREE HR audit and 10% discount

Take a free HR overhaul of your business and gain two hours of consultancy and a detailed report outlining the areas where your business is not legally compliant and the actions required plus areas of best practice for consideration.  Plus, FREE telephone advice for up to half an hour on key HR and employment issues.

TYPICAL SAVING £320 

        
   Are you missing out on property-related tax savings?
   FREE, no obligation, property tax HealthCheck

Let specialists, E³ Consulting optimise your tax savings on your restaurant, accommodation and visitor attraction property expenditure and boost your cash flow with a tax rebate or lower tax bills! Let us answer your questions and save you money. Members receive free initial telephone advice and discounted services.

OVER 80% of REVIEWS LEAD TO ENHANCED TAX SAVINGS! 

        
   Worry-free employment
   25% discount on European Background screening service
 

Protect your business when recruiting overseas employees using this comprehensive screening service, giving you access to services normally only available to large corporations but at a fraction of the cost.

AVERAGE SAVING £60 - click here for more information

     
   Would you know what to do if…?
   10% discount on A1 Group First Aid training

Flexible individual and group in-house or ‘open’ training courses recognised
by HSE and QCA to ensure you and your team know how to handle a
medical emergency in the workplace.  Plus discounted range of First Aid supplies available.

AVERAGE SAVING £22 - click here for more information

Who would you call?
35% discount on RAC Breakdown cover all year round

RAC has over 113 years of breakdown experience, more than any other provider, fixing four out of five cars at the roadside by more patrols per member than any other.  Every seven seconds someone somewhere calls RAC breakdown, the next caller could be you.

SAVE UP TO £50.57 - click here for more information

     
   Protect your business with tailored insurance
   10% discount on competitive Windsor Insurance plans

First class, competitive and tailored insurance policies suitable for both large and small accommodation providers including up to 25% no claims discount and full theft cover and accidental damage, with the option of interest free payments to spread the cost.

AVERAGE SAVING £30 - click here for more information

     
   Let BUPA make your health their number one priority too
   Discounted Bupacare and Heartbeat schemes

Over 3 million people in the UK trust BUPA to put their health first.  Receive prompt access to expert treatment and care when you need it most.  Members receive a 25% discount on Bupacare and 10% discount on Heartbeat schemes. click here for more information