visitors: who are they & how do we fulfil their needs?
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Visitors: who are they & how do we fulfil their needs?. Simon Tipple. Who are ‘Visitors’?. Tourism is defined by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) Tourism Intelligence Unit as: " A movement of people to places outside their usual place - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Visitors: who are they & how do we fulfil their needs?
Simon Tipple
Who are ‘Visitors’?
Tourism is defined by the Office of National Statistics (ONS)
Tourism Intelligence Unit as:
"A movement of people to places outside their usual place
of residence, pleasure being the usual motivation."
Church visitors may also include people who live in and
around the parish who do not regularly attend church.
Why should churches encourage visitors? To offer a welcoming, hospitable and open door to all. Fundraising and long term income. Supports programmes of events. Encourages pride in local heritage and communities. Creates an attractive image for the area. Increases demand for local businesses. Highlights the importance of maintaining local facilities. Draws attention to the need to protect the environment. Promotes healthy lifestyles through walking, cycling, etc. Encourages cultural diversity. Local residents explore their local environment.
What are visitors wantsand needs and how dochurches fulfil andexceed these?
Group exercise
The How, Where and Why of promoting Your Church Event?
Simon Tipple & Jon Tromans
Websites... www.stmartinsworcester.org.uk www.greatwitleychurch.org.uk www.cafeatallsaints.co.uk www.festivalofchurches.co.uk www.discovershropshirechurches.co.uk www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk
The How, Where and Why of promoting Your Church Event?
Group Exercise:
How, where and why should churches promote events? (Simon leading)
The power of expanding the message through Social Media
(Jon leading)
Group Discussion
Contact:
Simon TippleTipple Tourism & Economic Solutions
www.TippleTourism.comEmail: [email protected]
Tel: 07447 497 444