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If you’re a visitor attraction, tourism destination, supplier, hotel or tourism organisation looking to increase visitor numbers and guest stays by attracting more coaches and groups, specialist coach tourism consultancy Stuart Render Tourism can help.

If you’re a coach operator or a small or medium-sized tourism business or organisation looking for support with brochure and website content, or for help with writing press releases, media relations, or developing positive PR opportunities, we can also help.

With an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the coach tourism industry, Stuart Render Tourism offers a mix of bespoke consultancy, writing and PR services, tailored to suit individual requirements. Fees are affordable and flexible.

Stuart Render Tourism is a member of the Coach Tourism Association. Stuart Render is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, a Board member of the British Guild of Travel Writers and a Member of The Tourism Society.

Attract more coaches and groups

A passion for coach tourism

“Welcome to Stuart Render Tourism. As former editor of coach tourism trade magazine Coach Monthly, former chairman of the judging panel of the National Coach Tourism Awards, and past Board member of the Coach Tourism Association, you won’t be surprised to learn that I have a passion for coach tourism.

“Having written about visitor attractions and tourism destinations across the UK and continental Europe, and interviewed tourism professionals from all parts of the sector, I have a unique overview of the industry.

“I set up Stuart Render Tourism at the start of 2016 to offer consultancy, writing and PR support to those who wish to attract more visitors, customers and guests by developing their coach and group-friendly credentials. Since then I’ve been able to provide professional support to destinations, suppliers, coach tour operators and trade organisations, and to local and regional tourist offices (in the UK, France, Belgium and Germany).

“This website also carries key industry news, together with a calendar of the main coach and group tourism events, exhibitions and ‘fam’ trips.

Stuart Render FCIPR MTS

‘Attract, welcome and delight’

You probably spend a great deal of time and money marketing your product. But how easy is it for coach tour planners and coach operators to work with you? Are you coach friendly and group friendly: on your website; in print; during the booking process; on arrival; and during a visit?

I will guide you through the process enabling you to say yes at every stage, enthusing and inspiring you, and helping you to maximise the opportunities to attract, welcome and delight group visitors.

This isn’t necessarily about spending more money, it’s about spending your existing budget more wisely. I look forward to working with you.

Here’s an overview of the professional services I can offer

Coach Tourism Consultancy

  • Auditing and developing coach-friendly and group-friendly status – onsite, online and in print
  • Understanding the coach operator sector
  • Targeting and engaging with coach tour operators
  • Maximising advertising spend with trade press
  • Maximising marketing spend on exhibition and trade show attendance
  • Guidance on entering national, regional and local awards schemes
  • Training and mentoring

Writing/Editing

  • Group visit guides, brochures, leaflets, newsletters
  • Tour and day trip brochures
  • Website content
  • Feature articles

PR and Media Relations

  • Press release writing
  • Tailored PR and media relations programmes
  • Organising press and familiarisation visits

That was the overview, now let’s be more specific

Visitor Attractions

Tourism Destinations

Tourism Suppliers

Hotels

Tourism Organisations and Businesses

Coach Operators

Coach tourism news and comment

National Express reunion 2019
  • 13th January 2019
  • Stuart Render

The 22nd National Express reunion took place on Friday 11 January at the Wolverhampton Novotel. More than 80 former managers of National Express, National Travel and assorted and associated bus and coach companies, including this writer, gathered for a evening of good company and good chat. The event, which has become a key date in … Continue reading National Express reunion 2019

Chris Wales
In memory of Chris Wales – 1947 to 2018
  • 21st December 2018
  • Stuart Render

Chris Wales, the chief executive of the Coach Tourism Association, died on 10 December 2018 after losing his battle with cancer. Chris’ unique charm and bonhomie brought him into contact with a great many people, not only in the coach tourism community, but also across the travel industry in general. Here’s a selection of photos … Continue reading In memory of Chris Wales – 1947 to 2018

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Details of forthcoming coach tourism events and exhibitions


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