(Introductory Pages)
About TCDS - tourism consultants. 
The perpetual tourism challenge.
Tourism development made simple.
The value of fresh eyes and energy.
How can our services assist?
Tourism as a positive force in the community.
Client Comments.
Services List.
 
It’s not rocket science …
Small improvements add up … to big gains.
 

Unsolicited community and client feedback.
Small is beautiful too.
Every project is unique.
A breath of fresh air.
 
Personal attention of senior team-member.
Collaborative approach - using wider industry leaders.
Project approach.
Why us?
 
A sampling of projects undertaken by TCDS.
 
Why are strategic plans so important to tourism success?
What types of strategy plans work best?
Leadership considerations.
An ultimate key to strategic success.
 
 
Our Team
 
Bruce Dickson - Expertise; Background.
International Associates and Project Teams.
 
Deborah Dresner - Expertise; Background.
 
 
TCDS Services
 

Regional Development and Tourism:

Tourism and Economic Development.

The value of tourism.

Planning for a managed & sustainable approach.

Planning for success.

 

Tourism Destination Development.

Tourism product development and renewal.

 

   Industry Development

Industry development training materials. 
Tourism precinct & destination workshops.
 
Why the ‘little picture’ matters too!
Common flaws when communicating with visitors.
A quick and easy payoff.
 
Major interest … not ‘special interest’ tourism?
Cultural tourism - including wine tourism.
Artists and Tourism: Dreaming the dream.
How do visitors’ special interests fit within tourism?
 
Meaningful visitor descriptions?
Indigenous tourism: Basic development issues.
Some key business success factors.
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About Us/Service List.
Tourism made simple
 
Our Service Approach
Rural, Coastal & Regional Tourism Development
TCDS Services
Home Page
Tourism Destination Development
Product Development
Tourism Marketing and Visitor Communications
Tourism Industry and Community Development
Special Interest Tourism
(Nature & Cultural Tourism)
Presentations
Tourism Strategy Plans:
Their Importance
 
Projects: TCDS
 
Our Team
Our Team and Associates
Our Values & Commitment
Tourism Resources
Your customer communications.
Your content focus.
Your customers and their needs.
Your business focus.
 
Product renewal and revitalization:
Its visitor and marketing significance to small town museums.
Fun: The magic ingredient for kids (and adults).
 
Key success factors for museums and non-profit cultural attractions.
Checklist.
Visitor content appeal:
exhibit and interpretation essentials.
Understanding visitors.
Organizational practices.
 
Building business through networking.
Networking with your community.
Building tourism and industry networks.
Building customer networks.
Underlying factors.
Key principles.
Learning from success: Proven news writing & travel guide publishing principles.
 
Billboards as a marketing tool: Underestimated impact.
Multiple roles of billboards.
Key considerations for outdoor advertising.
 
Checklist.
Further resources on Billboards:
Billboards - Useful content & design tips.
 
Destination dilemma: 'Could be anywhere'
Regional case study: 'The Wellington Gateway'
 
The threat from marketing overkill: Communication challenges facing tourism today.
 
Sustainable Tourism.
Tourism Ethics.
Indigenous Tourism.
Tourism Industry & Travel Trade Associations.
Tourism Research.
Travel Services.
Travel Publications.
And more.
 
'Tourism Development Solutions'
'Tourism and Community Development Solutions'
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User Friendly
Visitor Centers
16 Tips for Greater Visitor Center Impact
Product Development:
Some basic issues
Key Success Factors
for Museums
Networking and its Value
to Tourism
Tourism Copywriting:
Learning from success
Billboards as a Marketing Tool: Role and Impact 
Using Billboards: Checklist
Marketing Overkill: A challenge for tourism
Contact Us
Contact Us: TCDS
Tourism Consulting
Useful Tourism Links
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Introductory
SITE MAP
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Page Contents 
Resources & Papers
Indigenous Tourism
Drive Tourism/Road Tourism 
TCDS Services (Cont.)
 

Regional tourism lifeline

(and strategic opportunity).

Integration and simplification.

Themed trails/tourist drives - reality check.

Value of state and regional cooperation.
Speaking engagements and workshops.
(Tailor made requests also welcome.)
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