Like all responsible tour providers, we are monitoring the global events and hoping the worst is behind us in both our country and yours. Thinking positively, we are now turning our thoughts forward to the day when at least thinking about restarting group travel becomes a sensible prospect.

Here are some thoughts we have on the most likely way forward.

When might tour programs start to travel?
In our view there are 3 critical criteria to be considered and satisfied before programs can recommence. 

Personal safety: Providers and participants alike will need reassurance that travel is not a high risk undertaking. We believe it will start with the airlines, then hotels and transportation and other partners. It remains to be seen if therapeutics or a vaccine will be the required threshold.

Economic security: Many families will have suffered considerable economic damage and will need time to rebuild.

Product availability: Do hotels and related international partners survive the economic downturn and if so are the authorities in the destinations willing to accept overseas visitors?
What are we doing to plan for the “new normal” future?

We are already working with dedicated healthcare professionals to assist us in formulating a robust and comprehensive best practices plan, specifically adjusted to reflect the new normal.

This will include criteria for the selection of all suppliers in the destinations we serve in Europe including accommodation, restaurants, activity partners and private transportation companies. The European Tour Operators Association is coordinating uniform public health policy for hotels and major tourist sites across the continent.  

Our own plan will govern how we operate our programs to be enhance the wellbeing of every participant and local host including PPE and interactions.

Is there any point in planning now?

Talk is not only cheap, its free! So our view is yes, if you feel like discussing future travel plans, we certainly have the time to talk right now! Needless to say all planning is without obligation. 
Our office telephones are not manned right now, but just send us an email at info@selecttravel.com.

We look forward to talking to you!

Whatever the scope of your event, we will provide a full venue sourcing service.

With a focus on finding just the right venue in both size and character to meet your objectives. From castles to stately homes, hotels to private homes, museums, theatres and sports stadiums, we can provide you with the perfect venue.

          Food and beverage is a vital cog in the machinery of any successful event. Our F&B suppliers are hand picked for their quality and presentation and we will always select the right supplier to meet the needs of your program, whether it is high quality boxed lunches for 1000 delegates, a private dinner on the Orient Express, or a gala dinner for 500 in a stately home.

          We offer a full F&B service, from the planning and execution of creative and unique events to recommendations and reservations for delegates on their night off.

          You can be confident that every detail of the evening will be carefully planned. We liaise between you and our chefs to produce creative menus and will happily arrange tastings until you are completely happy with the final choice of menu and wines.

          Our commitment to detail - seating plans, calligraphy, linens, lighting, floral and room dressings, entertainment and service plans – ensures perfect service delivery on the night and ultimately a successful event.

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Whatever the scope of the event, we will manage all your transportation needs.

Working with our wide network of suppliers we will manage all your transportation needs from chauffeur driven limousines and deluxe coaches to horse drawn carriages, private steam train charters and private airplanes.

     We will create a detailed and comprehensive transportation plan to cover all contingencies, and dedicated personnel will oversee all movements to ensure smooth and seamless execution of your transport requirements.

     The creative design of private group excursions and sightseeing agendas are the hallmark of our success. We invite you to talk to us and let us plan a program designed and budgeted precisely to your specifications.

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Budgetary planning and control is at the heart of successful event management

We assist you by providing a detailed event budget forecast. We believe in complete transparency on the budget. All supplier contracts and rates can be made available for your inspection at any time and the rates within the budget are net of all commissions and fees accruing to Select Travel. Our management fees are quoted as an individual budget line item and are calculated on the basis of anticipated central costs and ROI relative to operational complexity.

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