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Chapter 2 Finding a Travel Specialty or Niche P eople enter into an online travel business from many differ- ent avenues. Most have a strong interest in traveling—whether family destinations, cruises for singles, walking across Europe, or organizing business events. They may be ° creative travel enthusiasts with a special niche they would like to develop. ° travel professionals who would like to quickly and effi- ciently set up an online business. 5 CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week ° cyberpreneurs who want to enjoy the freedom of owning a business that is virtually risk-free. ° travel agents or tour operators who would like to expand their business beyond their brick and mortar walls. ° baby boomers or retirees looking for a second career. ° students or stay-at-home parents needing to supplement their income. Before you can begin any serious business planning, you must first decide what travel specialty you're interested in. As you consider the niche you want to develop, think about your own likes and dislikes, skills and resources. For example, Jenny Reed and her husband decided to take their love for traveling and turn it into a business when they bought a franchise from Cruise Planners (ourcruiseplanner.com). "We started our business seven years ago, and the travel industry has really evolved since then," says Reed. "At the time I wasn't even looking in the direction of an online travel business, but that has proven to be very successful." You cannot be an expert in every area of the travel industry because it is too vast. But if you narrow your niche to a targeted market, such as disabled travelers, traveling with pets, cruises for women, and so on, you will become known as an expert in that particular field and your business will grow. Making your niche too general can make defining your target audience difficult. On the other hand, making your niche too narrow and specific can reduce your sales opportunities by reducing your target audience. CLICK TIP To meet the rapid development in niche travel planning, The Travel Institute (thetravelinstitute.com) has introduced a new line of specialist courses that is an extension of its Destination Specialist programs. Travel professionals have the opportunity to earn a Specialist designation in several niches: Accessible Travel, Adventure Travel, Diving, Gay and Lesbian Travel, Golf, Honeymoons and Destination Weddings, Luxury Travel, Spas, and Yacht Charters. 6 2 / FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week When thinking about your niche, choose a specialty you are enthusiastic about. It's difficult to maintain motivation when you are promoting a service or products you are not excited about. Of course, if you already have some expertise in a particular field like mountain biking or business traveling, this can be your guide when choosing your niche. In this chapter you will look at some of the more common specialty areas to see if one might work for you. Market Research Once you have chosen your niche or specialty, you will need to do an in-depth examination of your specific travel market. This assessment is essential to your success because it will provide the information that helps you identify and reach your targeted audience, as well as solve or avoid potential marketing problems. Jennifer Sage (vivatravels.com) researched her intended market by studying every bike tour company she could find on the internet and requesting every brochure possible. "Self-guided tours were just starting to become popular a few years ago, and no one was doing what I planned on doing," she says. Conducting market research also gives you information about your competitors. You need to find out what they're doing and how that meets—or doesn't meet—the needs of the market. Al DiGuido, CEO of Zeta Interactive (zetainteractive.com), says you need to get a better understanding of how the competitors market their services (i.e., web advertising, search engine optimizing, e-mail campaigns). "They are showing you how they attract their customers," he says. "Learn from them and then work on going to the next level by outperforming their efforts to attract new customers to your service." One of the most basic elements of effective marketing is differentiating yourself from the competition. One marketing consultant calls it "eliminating the competition," because if you set yourself apart by doing something no one else does, then you essentially have no competition. However, before you can differentiate yourself, you first need to understand who your competitors are and why customers might patronize them. Offering something no one else is offering could give you an edge in the 2 / FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE 7 CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week market—but it could also mean that someone else has tried that and it didn't work. Don't make hasty decisions. Do your homework before finalizing your services. Use Figure 2.1: Travel Niche Worksheet on page 21 to help you define your target market. DEFINING YOUR SERVICES Whatever type of online travel service business you decide to start, you'll undoubtedly discover that your clients come from diverse backgrounds and across socio-economic lines. Focusing on a particular lifestyle is another way to streamline your travel niche. Some of those sub-niches might be: ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° Families Singles Retirees Baby boomers Leisure travelers Business travelers Adventure travelers Luxury travelers Thrifty travelers Gays and lesbians Honeymooners Students Travelers with special needs or interests Often these are exceedingly busy individuals who need assistance planning the many facets of a complex trip. Or they may be looking for adventure cycling around the French countryside and don't know where to start. Just know that when clients contact you, they are not only asking you to find the best options and the best prices, but they are also counting on your guidance. Your insight and the ability to make good recommendations based on your clients' needs and preferences will be your most valuable asset. 8 2 / FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week DEFINING YOUR SERVICES, CONTINUED The types of services typically offered by a travel professional may include ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° offering one-stop shopping for all travel arrangements. creating itineraries and travel schedules that mesh with clients' interests. ferreting out the best prices and schedules. booking airline tickets and reserving seats. booking cruises and cruise/tours. reserving hotels and other accommodations. arranging for rental vehicles and other ground transportation. creating specialty tour packages and possibly serving as the tour leader. arranging customized events, like conventions or destination weddings. offering travel insurance. advising clients about passport/visa requirements, travel advisories, inoculation needs and other domestic and international travel requirements. ° acting as a travelers' advocate (fighting for consumers' rights; assisting travelers with special needs, intervening with suppliers when problems arise). ° coordinating the million or so other details necessary to ensure clients' satisfaction. CLICK TIP A majority of people who plan their leisure travel online use the internet to do more than half of their trip planning, according to "E-Travel Consumers: How They Plan and Book Leisure Travel Online." Sixty percent of them rely on the internet for driving directions and maps; 53 percent use it to book hotels, motels, or bed-and-breakfast inns; and 41 percent use it to shop for air fares. Six in ten also say they have used their computers to book travel in the past year, spending an average of more than $2,100. 2 / FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE 9 CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week Travel Specialty Areas When you have an online business you have the world at your fingertips, which makes niche marketing more important than ever. The travel industry is probably more diverse than most. Because there is an amazing amount of ground to cover, this book is not going to attempt to cover it. However, it is going to focus on a few areas that seem to be of significant interest to many travelers, and hopefully to you. Adventure Travel and Outdoor Excursions Adventure means different things to different people. For some it might be sailing or snorkeling in the crystal indigo waters off the coast of Cancun, Mexico; others might get a thrill from petting a shark or climbing 4,000 feet in the cockpit of a Soviet jet trainer. It certainly means a lot of fun for a lot of people. Statistics provided by the Travel Industry Association (TIA) show that during the past five years, 98 million adults have taken an adventure trip—rock climbing, mountain hiking, whitewater rafting, spelunking, parasailing, skydiving, and other activities. "Soft adventure" vacations are milder and may feature walking, bicycling, fishing, camping, or horseback riding. Many adventure and ecotour operators have developed their niche because of a desire to share their passion and experience with others. Jennifer Sage, owner of Viva Travels, plans custom guided and self-guided bicycle tours in CLICK TIP France and Italy. "I love to share my love of traveling by bicycle with others," she says. "I Peter Geisheker, CEO of The firmly believe there is no better way to see a Geisheker Group country!" (geisheker.com), recommends research Bear in mind that if you're not an expert to find out what travel destinations are in a particular outdoor or adventure field, most popular. He says a great website you're not going to have much success. For for researching the world's top tourist example, you certainly don't want to destinations is the World Tourism attempt navigating the Outback if you've Organization website at unwto.org. never been there. Sage concurs. "Whether my clients are riders who want easier rides / 10 2 FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week and lots of sightseeing, or whether they want the challenge of climbing the most famous passes of the Tour de France, I can help them because I've done it all." Luxury Travel While the explosion of do-it-yourself internet travel booking sites like Expedia and Orbitz were once thought to be a bad omen for the travel agent, a number of recent reports have shown that the field is experiencing new strength. A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers study reported in Forbes concluded that large numbers of affluent travelers have given up on using the internet to book their own travel and are turning to travel professionals, because they "want the human interaction"—and are willing to pay for it. Luxury traveling caters to a posh demographic and does not have any competition from the thousands of discount travel sites. Affluent customers are willing to spend more to get more, which means a luxury travel specialist will need to resonate with people who consider exotic travel to be a lifestyle. Like any other specialty area, you should be familiar enough with your targeted market to make a lasting impression by providing travel experiences that are unique, vibrant, and supremely comfortable. The well-to-do consumer enjoys five-star resorts in trendy destinations, along with experiencing native CLICK TIP cuisine and local attractions. They also The Bureau of place considerable importance on personalLabor Statistics ized service and attention to details. reports that the Many upscale travelers are retaining median annual earnings for travel agents who act as "travel concierges," makagents in 2006 were $29,210, with the ing all the arrangements from travel and top 10 percent earning more than lodging to dinner reservations and theater $46,270. Self-employed agents often tickets, often for a flat fee of up to $1,000. have smaller earnings as they are getEven more well-heeled clients might opt for ting established, but stand to earn a members-only travel concierge like a New upwards of six figures at the upper end York City firm that charges $250,000 just to of the scale, particularly those who cater to high-end luxury travelers. join and another $10,000 in annual fees. Recent articles in such publications as The 2 / FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE 11 CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week New York Times and Philadelphia Inquirer also note an increased demand for personal service from travel agents as an antidote to the frustrations of do-ityourself planning and booking on the internet. Dane Steele Green of Steele Luxury Travel (steeletravel.com) created a very specialized niche within the luxury travel category when he saw there was a need in the marketplace for a luxury, upscale travel company that catered to the gay community. "It's all about luxury," says Dane. "These are people who have the money to experience the finest in life, without having to book it and do all of the work themselves. That's what I do." And he does that by planning HIGH ROLLERS TAKE TO THE SKIES One emerging trend travel agents in the luxury segments are reporting—or in some cases retooling to meet—is a rapidly growing interest in chartering jets. No longer the exclusive domain of the super-wealthy, booking a private plane is not only within the reach of many travelers these days but also a strategy that can generate healthy commissions for travel agents, according to an October 2007 article in Travel Agent, an industry trade publication. Agents can collect commissions of as much as 25 percent. An August 2007 Forbes article noted the same trend, reporting that the number of private jet operators worldwide had grown from 100 in 2003 to some 500 in 2007. Rising frustrations with commercial airlines may be one major factor in both business and leisure travelers' move toward chartered aircraft, but declining prices also play a part. In 2007, costs to charter a jet that could carry three to five passengers ran about $2,200 an hour; the same plane five years earlier cost $3,800 an hour. Other considerations for chartering a jet are the safety and quality standards, which are of the highest, as well as availability and flexibility. There are no blackout dates, and one can be available for takeoff with only a couple of hours notice. A charter jet also has the ability to use smaller airports that are less-congested and often located closer to the client's destination. 12 2 / FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week exclusive, custom-made travel packages and taking his clients to popular destinations around the world—in style. Cruising Along Cruises are one of the hottest segments of the travel industry as new and exciting excursions are departing from a wide range of ports. In addition to a fun variety of dining opportunities, spacious suites, and top-rate entertainment, cruises also provide the opportunity to visit exotic locales around the world. There are many cruise lines designed to accommodate many different lifestyles and special interests such as families, singles, couples, sports fans, gamblers, wine connoisseurs, and music lovers. Sometimes the cruise is developed around a theme such as Carnival's NASCAR voyage or Holland America's social dance events. The older population is still the mainstay of the cruising industry. Statistics show that almost 70 percent of the passengers on traditional cruises are seniors. To accommodate the more refined tastes of these customers, many cruise ships offer activities such as ballroom dancing, wine tastings, and shore excursions that highlight cultural and historic places of interest. Their port destinations are longer treks to regions like Scandinavia, the South Pacific, or the Mediterranean. The Business Traveler Business travel can mean big business for the travel specialist. Executives are busy people, and many are glad to turn over the exhausting details of planning their trips to a competent travel professional. Most large corporations have their own in-house travel departments, so your focus would be on smaller companies. You could offer one-stop shopping, including ticketing and itineraries, or operate as a concierge who coordinates meeting events, makes limo arrangements, and arranges kid-friendly activities while mom is at a conference. Become familiar with the convention and visitor travel bureaus in the major cities that your clients frequent so that you can locate nearby hotels, restaurants, and attractions. The more you know about an area, the more your clients will want to take advantage of your services. 2 / FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE 13 CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week An example of a travel business targeting a specific subset of travelers is MeetingUniverse.com, a niche travel site for business travelers and meeting planners. Its focus is on providing information and ratings to its subscribers about hotels in various cities around the country. This information can be very helpful to meeting planners looking for the right venue for their next conference. Chris Lopinto, co-founder of ExpertFlyer.com, also caters specifically to the business traveler by providing specialized information usually only accessible to travel agents. "Your niche has to be different, unique, or at least something interesting that is done in a better way than anyone else is doing," he advises. "If you see a hundred other people doing it, don't be the hundred and first to do it." For Women Only Recently, Road and Travel magazine reported that women influence 85 percent of all travel decisions and comprise 40 percent of all business travelers. "Girlfriends getaways" have become a booming trend in the travel industry, spurring new start-ups like Chick Vacations (chickvacations.com), owned by Heather Hills. When she created the site in 2007, Hills wanted to show women they don't need to spend a lot of money on fancy "raft the Amazon" or "climb the Himalayas" adventure travel. "A weekend girls' getaway doesn't need to be expensive to be a great opportunity to bond with other women," she says. Another female demographic to target is older women. According to the recent statistics provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, mature women outnumber men by a ratio of 100 to 81 (55–64); 100 to 82 (65–74); 100 to 69 (75–84); and 100 to 49 (85+). The Travel Industry Association of America predicts older female travelers will be one of the driving forces behind senior traveling in the long term. Although spas and cruises remain popular choices for women, dozens of other special interest trips are springing up: wine-tasting in Napa Valley, making handicrafts with the locals in Costa Rica, or shopping in Versailles. For both safety and companionship, many women prefer to travel in small groups instead of alone. Beth Whitman (wanderlustandlipstick.com) has written an excellent guide for women traveling solo titled Wanderlust and 14 2 / FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week Lipstick: The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo, and this year will release two more books under the Wanderlust and Lipstick series: For Women Traveling to India and For Women Traveling with Children. Mancations "Mancation" is one of the latest buzzwords in the travel industry, a spin-off on the girlfriends getaway marketing phenomenon. Although the term is new, the concept isn't—as evidenced by the dozens of guy-getaway themed movies that have been around for ages. Many of you may remember hearing the reference for the first time when Vince Vaughn's character in the movie The Break-Up, said the only vacation he had ever been on was a mancation. Last year when James Hills was helping his wife, Heather, launch Chick Vacations, he discovered the field of guys getaways was virtually nonexistent online. "A lot of buzz was starting to generate, and we knew this was going to be a good subject," he says. "We took some of the same philosophy from Heather's site and applied it to the Man Tripping site (mantripping.com) to show that guys getaways don't need to be booze-soaked orgies. There is a lot more to being a guy than sex and drinking, so I am looking forward to exploring and promoting that angle." Mancations provide the opportunity for men to get together and bond with guys from work or old friends from college. Although golf outings, sports events, and fishing trips are the mainstays of male bonding, some of the fellas are branching out with high-velocity adventures like skydiving and bungee jumping, while others opt to kick back with spa treatments and back waxes. Honeymooners Couples who are deeply immersed in wedding plans are often more than happy to turn over the reins of planning a honeymoon package to a travel professional. The couple generally knows where they want to go and may sometimes have a vague idea of what to do when they get there, but the rest may be up to you. Once you have a sense of their likes and dislikes you can then make some recommendations—whether its cruising in the Bahamas, kanoodling in Hawaii, or camping in the Rockies. Upon their arrival, surprise them with a spa treatment basket, champagne on ice, or tickets to a special attraction. 2 / FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE 15 CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week Unique personal touches and attention to details will increase the odds you'll be recommended to family and friends. Senior Travel Today's seniors have better health, wealth, and education, along with more time on their hands than previous generations. They have become the leading influence in the travel industry and marketers are swiveling around to pay closer attention. Demographic trends are clear. According to statistics provided by the TIA, the mature market (55+) will gain in travel intensity over the next 20 years. Anticipated long-term trends are increases in adult-only travel parties, declines in travelers looking for traditional family experiences, more softadventure tours with outdoor activities, and interest in local heritage and culture. Senior travelers are becoming more independent, preferring less group travel. However, they still want well-organized agendas and pre-arranged transportation. This particular niche represents a tremendous opportunity for travel entrepreneurs who want to target the market. Grandtravel "Grandtravel" is a specialized niche that is one of the fastest growing travel trends, representing more than 21 percent of all trips taken with children last year, according to the TIA. Grandparents today are not like grandparents of yesterday; greater numbers are more energetic, active, and adventurous. They don't want to stay home and look after the grandkids. Instead, they want to pack the kids up and take them along on fun-filled vacations, while leaving the parents at home to take a breather. Because geography separates many families, special trips bring grandparents and grandchildren together to strengthen bonds and create lasting memories. As an added bonus, most of the time senior and children's discounts can be factored into the package for added savings. Disabled Travelers Travelers with disabilities have more opportunities than ever to explore the world with the assistance of hi-tech support and creative planning. A study 16 2 / FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week done by the Open Doors Organization, the TIA, and the Society for Accessible Travel and Hospital (SATH) indicates that disabled travelers currently spend approximately $3.3 million a year on travel. "Dialysis cruises" using portable dialysis equipment are planned for patients and their families; road trips are taken with wheelchair accessible vans and buses; and transportable nebulizers and oxygen cylinders are made available for travelers with respiratory problems. When planning a tour for those with physical limitations, consider the accessibility of the facilities on your itinerary. Are there steps that will need to be navigated? Even one step could be a problem for someone in a wheelchair or using a walker. Does the museum have elevators large enough to accommodate wheelchairs? Are the restrooms in the basilica handicapped accessible? Are aisles and walkways at the quaint little antique village wide enough for wheelchairs and scooters? Are the sidewalks in the town rough and uneven? As each country has its own standards, disabled clients traveling abroad may face additional challenges regarding transportation and accessibility. Advance research and planning are a necessity so your clients can have a safe and enjoyable trip. Provide international travelers with disabilities copies of the pamphlets, New Horizons for the Air Traveler with a Disability and Plane Talk: Facts for Passengers with Disabilities, that can be ordered from the Department of Transportation (see next paragraph). Make sure disabled clients know their rights when traveling and know what to do if they encounter discrimination. Contact the Department of CLICK TIP The Society for Accessible Transportation and Hospitality (SATH) works to promote awareness, respect, and accessibility for disabled and older travelers. It is part of its mission to educate the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry to be more accessible for people with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Air Carriers Access Act. For more information, visit its website at sath.org. 2 / FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE 17 CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week Transportation by calling 202-366-4000 or visiting its website at dot.gov for a list of steps taken by the U.S. government to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities when traveling by air, ground, or water. This information also covers the use of service animals. Travelers with Pets Traveling with pets is a very specialized niche that is growing quickly as demand increases and resources expand. According to TIA, more than 29 million Americans traveled with their favorite canines and kitties during the last three years. Pet lovers cross all economic spectrums, but luxury and business travelers are more likely to spend the extra cash and make the necessary arrangements to bring their beloved companions with them. Loews Hotels was the first national hotel brand to welcome pets with their "Loews Loves Pets" program. Fido and FiFi even have their own room service menu with recipes prepared from scratch. Since then, many vacation resorts and hotels have added "pet-friendly" to their list of amenities because they realize animal lovers who travel with their pets usually have money to spend. Focusing on this particular trend has given them a distinctive edge over the competition that you can take advantage of. There are many ways to segue into this niche. For example, you can be a pet travel concierge like Puppy Travel (puppytravel.com) or a subscriptionbased site that provides up-to-date information for its members at Pets on the Go™ (petsonthego.com). When planning trips for pet lovers you will want to map out dog-walking routes, pet-friendly restaurants, pet shops, groomers, and find information about local veterinarians and other services for the discriminating pet owner. Shopping Expeditions Everyone loves a great bargain, especially ardent shoppers who can turn a shopping spree into the ultimate challenge. According to the Travel Industry Association, approximately 55 million people plan trips around outlet-mall shopping each year. But why stop at the mall? Preplanned shopping missions can be anywhere from a day trip to San Francisco's Chinatown to a weekend jaunt in the Amish Country to a fortnight browsing for antiques in Brussels. / 18 2 FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week Historical Jaunts In a recent survey by the Travel Industry Association and Smithsonian magazine, 81 percent of travelers reported including cultural, arts, and heritage activities in their trips. This was confirmed when last year more than 53 million tourists pursued historic and cultural interests. These included museums, galleries, battlefields, cities, and other sites. As a tour operator, you can plan historical vacations to see the Roman ruins in Tunisia or visit Renaissance festivals in the Carolinas. The possibilities are endless as well as educational and fun! Specific Age Groups When defining your target market, you may want to narrow your focus to a specific age group, such as: senior adults (born before 1946); baby boomers (1946–1960); generation X (1961–1979); generation Y (starting from 1980). Each group has different dynamics and needs. By becoming a specialist in that market, your business can expand to meet the travel needs of that age group. Group Packages Andi McClure-Mysza, president of the Independent Contractor Division for Montrose Travel (montrosetravel.com), feels that group travel is probably one of the CLICK TIP most profitable ways travel agents or tour For more informaoperators can run their business. She rection on how to ommends targeting specific markets for learn more about advertising purposes. "Perhaps you want to the nuts and bolts of starting a travel promote a group cruise that's all about and tours business, including finding health and fitness," she says. "Sign up the host agencies and specialty travel carripersonal trainer at a local gym to be the feaers, see Entrepreneur's start-up guide tured speaker and guest on the ship. Then Start Your Own Travel Business and More ask the gym to give you its mailing list or let written by Rich Mintzer. you piggyback on a mailing it's already sending out." Not only do you have 50 people 2 / FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE 19 CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week PLAN OF ACTION As with any type of start-up business, an online business requires a plan of action or an e-business plan. This is really your blueprint for success that will guide you over the course of the next seven days and beyond. So what goes into an e-business plan? Here are some ideas to get you thinking in the right direction: ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° What is the purpose of your online travel site? Who are your targeted customers? Are you providing a service, product, or information? How competitive is the market? (High, medium, low) Who is your competition? What vendors or suppliers will you use? How will sales be handled—through the vendor, supplier, or you? Will your website need a shopping cart portal and a means of handling credit card information? What is your online promotional/marketing strategy? What is your offline promotional/marketing strategy? What is your strategy for customer satisfaction? Who handles website development—will you do everything yourself or outsource some of the elements (i.e., site design, content writing, search engine optimization)? A business blueprint will also tell you if you need funding, something I'll talk more about in Chapter 12 (Financial and Business Management). Chances are you will not. A product-based business often requires inventory, which requires cash. But if you are a service-oriented business, you will find that it's easier to get by without financing. A homebased online operation that only has one employee (you) does not generally need extra funding unless you decide to quit a well-paying, full-time job to focus exclusively on your online travel business. In that case, pull up Entrepreneur.com's Starting a Business website that has a special section for writing effective business plans (entrepreneur.com/businessplan). 20 2 / FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week signed up for the health and fitness cruise, but you have 50 potential customers who might be taking their own vacations in the near future. Figure 2.1: ONLINE TRAVEL NICHE WORKSHEET How well have you defined your targeted market? This list can help you get organized and coordinate your efforts: Identify three specialty areas you would like to target: 1. __________________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________________ What specific skills do you have in those areas? ________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Will you need additional training or education? ________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ What additional equipment will you need? ____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2 / FINDING A TRAVEL SPECIALTY OR NICHE 21 CLICKSTART: Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week Figure 2.1: ONLINE TRAVEL NICHE WORKSHEET, CONTINUED Identify your clients: ______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ What services/products do they need? ________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Who is your competition? _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ How will your services/products be different? __________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Entrepreneur Press and Charlene Davis, Design and Launch an Online Travel Business in a Week, © 2009, by Entrepreneur Media, Inc. 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Genesee & Wyoming Inc. to acquire Freightliner Group
It has been announced that Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) has entered into an agreement to acquire Freightliner Group from Arcapita, who have been majority shareholders since 2008.
Freightliner Group is a successful and highly regarded business with a reputation for high quality service, reliability and innovation.
This agreement will be mutually beneficial for both parties, and Freightliner Group will continue to invest in new technologies and enhance international activities.
The change of ownership will not have any impact on the day to day operations of the Group and its subsidiaries. All existing arrangements for each of Freightliner's operating companies together for all staff will remain unaltered.
Russell Mears, Chief Executive Officer of Freightliner Group said, "Genesee & Wyoming brings additional investment firepower, extended international reach an rail infrastructure expertise to add to the existing strengths of the Freightliner Group. Their commitment to safety and service quality in all activities also mirrors our own values."
Jack Hellmann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Genesee & Wyoming Inc., commented,
"The acquisition of Freightliner is an excellent strategic fit for G&W. We are excited to be adding a world class intermodal and heavy haul franchise in the United Kingdom that will be the foundation of G&W's European Region. Further, the overlap of our respective rail businesses in Australia and the Netherlands will unlock operating synergies and expand our presence in each of those markets. We are pleased to be joined by a highly talented management team who have a long track record of success in building Freightliner over the past two decades. Working together, we expect to build the existing business and also unlock a range of attractive rail investment opportunities worldwide.
For Freightliner's 2,500 employees, we look forward to working together to leverage the strength and skills of our global employee base, deploying best practices from both G&W and Freightliner to enhance the safety and quality of our rail services worldwide. For Freightliner's customers, we are committed to deliver the same locally focused and responsive rail service that is the hallmark of both Freightliner and G&W, and we are excited about the opportunity to expand our global customer relationships going forward."
Freightliner Group secures major Middle East contract
Freightliner Group, as part of a British consortium, today announces that the consortium has been selected as contract signature by the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) to be its partner, providing management and technical support for infrastructure, freight and passenger operations on one of its rail projects, the North South Railway (NSR).
The Saudi Railway Company is a government owned company established in 2006 by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the investment arm of Saudi Arabian Ministry of Finance. PIF assigned SAR to develop and operate railway services comprising passenger, general freight and heavy haul. The North South Railway which at over 2,750km is one of the largest rail projects currently being developed worldwide. The overall rail network that SAR is responsible to construct and operate is more than 4,500 km.
Freightliner will provide technical assistance, interim management and training to the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) for this flagship project. The scope of the contract, which runs for an initial five years, includes the development of World Class rail freight operations, and the transfer of skills and knowledge to support the long term development of the railway industry in Saudi Arabia.
The consortium comprises Network Rail Consulting who will be providing technical assistance, interim management and training for infrastructure management, and Serco who will be providing technical assistance, interim management and training for passenger services.
Dr Rumaih al Rumaih, CEO of the Saudi Railway Company (SAR), said that SAR will soon complete the construction of the North South Railway to transport minerals, cargo and passengers.
He said:
"In order to manage this new network, SAR went out to tender and invited a number of companies, based on their international experience in rail operations and infrastructure management, in order to support SAR. SAR's vision is to implement world-class railway practises and deliver the highest standard of technical, commercial and operational service excellence to all SAR customers, as well as to ensure the transfer of technical and operating knowledge and skills, including training, to provide long-term employment opportunities for Saudis, to operate the rail network and develop the railway industry in Saudi Arabia."
"After an extensive exercise supported by international business consultants AT Kearney, a UK Consortium consisting of Serco Group plc, Network Rail Consulting and Freightliner Group successfully won the tender process against strong international competition, and we look forward to working with them to achieve SAR's strategic plans in a 5 year commercial partnership"
Dom McKenna, Freightliner's Group International Director said: "Freightliner's proven track record of developing and operating safe and high quality rail freight services together with local partners is perfectly aligned with SAR's strategic vision. This prestigious contract is part of a joint UK bid against strong international competition, and we are delighted to have been chosen to partner SAR to develop a World Class railway."
Freightliner Group is a leading global rail freight provider with businesses in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. The Group's strategy is to develop high quality rail freight services in markets with significant growth potential, in partnership with local management teams. Entry into the Middle East is the next step in the successful execution of this strategy.
End of the line for Borders Rail installation
The installation of almost 30 miles of rail on the new Borders Railway was officially completed today when Keith Brown, cabinet secretary for infrastructure, joined the project team to clip the final length of rail into place.
Arriving into Tweedbank station on a Freightliner train - the first to reach the end of the new line - Mr Brown clipped the final rail into place alongside project director Hugh Wark.
Freightliner is proud to be a part of the Borders Railway project, providing locomotives and staff to haul ballast trains to move the specialist rail installation equipment. Since track-laying commenced in October last year, over 1000 rails have been laid across more than 90,000 sleepers.
The longest new domestic railway built in Britain in over a century, the Scottish Government-funded Borders Railway will re-establish passenger services for the first time in over 40 years from Edinburgh through Midlothian to Tweedbank.
Mr Brown said: "It is a huge honour to put the final piece of track in place and travel on the first train to run into the Borders in almost half a century. The reopening of this line offers a once in a generation opportunity to deliver a major economic and social boost for the communities it will serve.
"This is the longest domestic railway to be built in Britain in over 100 years and is a fantastic engineering achievement for Scotland and for the rail industry. But more importantly, the Borders Railway is the realisation of a long-held aspiration that will see community links restored, local economies boosted and opportunities improved for many.
"There will be few, if any, railway journeys anywhere in Europe to match the outstanding scenery along the route of the new Borders Railway. I have no doubt that Borders Railway will be hugely successful, both in enhancing Scotland's infrastructure and transforming business opportunities along the line."
Hugh Wark added: "The completion of rail installation is a major milestone for the project and keeps the line on-track to open for passengers in September. While we still have a significant amount of infrastructure to complete along the route – from installing signalling to completing the stations – we're confident that this much-anticipated addition to Scotland's railway will be delivered on schedule."
The railway is expected to deliver major economic and social development opportunities – connecting people to jobs, housing, leisure opportunities and other facilities. The project is a key part of the Scottish Government's wider programme of investment in transport infrastructure, working towards the sustainable economic growth of Scotland.
Freightliner Heavy Haul recognised at the Golden Whistle Awards 2015
Freightliner Heavy Haul has been awarded two Silver Whistles at the Institution of Railway Operators Golden Whistle Awards 2015 held today in London.
The awards were:
• Most Improved Operational Performance - Delay Minutes
• Most Improved Operational Performance - Freight Performance
The 'Golden Whistles' are organised by the Institute of Railway Operators in conjunction with Modern Railways Fourth Friday Club, to celebrate industry excellence and rail operators who have performed well over the past year.
As one of the UK's leading bulk rail freight operators, Freightliner Heavy Haul is committed to setting new standards of reliability, flexibility and customer service whilst continuing to invest in innovative solutions for customers' business needs.
Paul Smart, Managing Director, Freightliner Heavy Haul said, "We work hard at improving performance for our customers. As a consequence of this, we have improved our impact on the network and for this we are doubly proud".
Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd is the first freight operator to use new Doncaster North Chord for commercial use
Freightliner's Immingham to Ferrybridge service passed over the completed Network Rail project at around 1pm.
Martin Wilks, Director of Coal Services for Freightliner Heavy Haul said: "We welcome the opening of the Doncaster North Chord as an important new addition to Network Rail's infrastructure. This is an important project which gives freight trains a clear run towards the power stations, without incurring the performance risk of crossing the busy East Coast Main Line, and will improve the service we can offer to our customers. The movement of coal to generate electricity is vital in keeping the UK's lights switched on. Over 35 per cent of UK-consumed electricity is generated by coal moved by rail."
Freightliner endorses RDG Freight Report
The report, which was compiled using data prepared by accountancy firm KPMG, states that since rail freight was opened up to private competition and investment in the mid-nineties, trains carry an average of 50% more cargo than 10 years ago. This is a business sector that generates more than £1.5 billion in economic benefits for UK Plc through improved productivity and reducing road congestion to keep traffic moving. As the first operator to introduce the PowerHaul Class 70 locomotive to the UK, Freightliner has been able to utilise longer, more efficient trains to serve its customers' increasing demand for volume and speed of delivery.
The report highlights that last year more than 7.6million road journeys were saved by transporting goods by rail, the equivalent of around 7,000 HGVs driving from London to Edinburgh every day.
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Doug3010trinity writes:
1987 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Review
Great power and handling.
Not very roomy.
C4 Corvette — Love the car. It's a ton of fun to drive. The car is low to the ground and corners quite well. Tires are hard to find. I replaced the interior carpet, fuel pump and mufflers. The car has some issues with the clear coat, but that should be expected for a car this age.
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
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very fast
Bad Ass Car — bad ass car this car is scary fast and it turns heads remove the top and go for a sunday drive nothing else like it in the world I have allways loved vetts and i finally got one A true classic
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Lewis writes:
1987 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Review
performance and looks pretty cool
very low to the ground no one can see you when you are driving next to them on the highway
rkomando writes:
1987 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Review
Always looks great!
Ride could be a bit smoother.
Love It! — Love this car, all parts are available through the Internet. I feel good just sitting in the car. I would love to change the interior to white along with the convertible top. Thinking of making it newer with a kit.
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
AIRBORNE writes:
1987 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Review
can't buy a better sport car for the price of a corvette.
small interior,
Good — overall, just what i expected. can be harsh on rough roads. seats are supported. i bought mine new 26 years. never encounted any major problems. plan on buying a new one. if you can buy a better sports buy it
Primary Use: Commuting to work
russ87vet writes:
1987 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Review
driveability, accessibility, pure comfort in the sport seats
haven't found one yet--I'll let you know
Just Plain Fun--nothin Like The Top Down And Wind Rushin Over My Bald Head — this is my 8th Corvette, the formers being C2's and C3's. Although I have loved them all, this C4 is a dream to drive and just all around good fun. Not that getting 24-25 miles per gallon around the town and gets it on like a scalded cat is a bad thing, mind you. My first convertible, too. Gotta love it--I may never put the top up--even if it rains (hahahahahah)!!
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paulc writes:
1987 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Review
Too many winter days.
Beautiful Car! — Just bought an '87 convertible. Z-52 suspension, loaded, drives like a dream and only 20,300 miles! A tight car red on red w/white top. You cant miss this coming down the street. This makes covette number 6 I've ownd and its possibly the best one!
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wor175 writes:
1987 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Review
like buying a new vet 29,000 miles top down what a ride
has a tear in seat driver
It Drives Like New ,fast- Furrious ,only A Vet Can Do This — you will love this car it will last a life time and more if you take care of her feel the road give way to you nothing can compare to the ride you are a king of the road every girl turn there head to look wow'
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
myretire13 writes:
1987 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Review
sporty fun convertible
a little bumpy
One Of The Nicer Things In Life — i really like this 87, but need to upgrade to a c5 soon because now i know what i need out of the corvette. i want more comforts and power to match. This a very nice car for the first time vett buyer.
Primary Use: Family transportation
Hike15 writes:
1987 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Review
Beautiful, great low end torque, V8 Rumble
Driver communication
Great 80's Corvette — The car holds up surprisingly well for an 80's corvette. Very few parts ever needed replacement. Drives incredibly well, but there isn't much communication with the driver. The throttle is sensitive and the steering feels a little dead, but still easy to put exactly where you want it. Black is a difficult color to mantain, but looks better than any other color on this car.
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
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My is one of 15 copper colors sold, a driver and top flight, having both after market tops, plasticon & bubble top. %100 original. We've driven it all around the country 116,000 miles on it and loved ... Read More
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Fun Driver And Gets Lots Of Looks.
The performance was way better than from factory as the engine was a 283 bored to 301 and it had 2 four barrels. Also the bumpers and top were off most of the time. I never got beat from light to ligh... Read More
Great Classic, Now Expsive, Make Sure It's Restored
dad bought it in early 90's from a collector in scranton, broke down all the time right after purchase, had it restored and works great now Read More
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A Dream Com True
She was a short track racer that had been hit in the front right corner. the old man that owed it lost his eye sight and could't race any more. he advertised it as a race car only, but i reconized it... Read More
One Vette In The Works
This pic of the Corvette is not one of mine. This is what mine is bound to look like though. My dad and I are fixing it up and plan to put a 383 stroker in it and possibly nos later on. The car i know... Read More
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Flashy Car, I Liked It Very Much.
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