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What is the Recommended Experiences Business Program?

Recommended Experience 
The Recommended Experiences Business Program is a high quality, yet affordable, program for Edmonton’s Countryside based accommodations, adventure, on farm events, artisans and attractions. This program allows operators to become more market ready and provides the tools needed to take their business on the the next level of success.

The program is for existing businesses (not business start-ups) and takes approximately 6 months to complete.

 

Recommended Experience Business Program Benefits

       
  1. A Mystery Shop evaluation report and debriefing session to see your business from an outside viewpoint.
     
  2. Five Product Mentorship Workshops with renowned marketing guru, Lori Colbourne.
     
  3. Small class size so questions and ideas pertaining to your unique business can be addressed during workshops.
     
  4. Action items and timelines to help you move forward on improvements and enhancements to your business.
  5. A listing in the Visit Edmonton's Countryside Guide.
     
  6. A limited opportunity to receive financial assistance to build or enhance your business website. This benefit is applicable to those who complete their website tasks as a part of their marketing mentorship.
     
  7. Qualified learning and networking experiences.
     
  8. Permission to use the Edmonton's Countryside "Recommended Experience" logo to apply to your business ads in ERTG promotions and on your personal publications to showcase the accredited businesses.
     
  9. "Recommended Experience" Certificate of Achievement to recognize the investment and professional initiative of the owner/operator and instill customer confidence.
     
  10. Additional website listing and links to the Edmonton's Countryside Recommended Experience section (member listing includes location, phone number, short product description, and web link to your own web site.)
     
  11. A feature business profile in the ERTG e-newsletter.
     
  12. Opportunity to showcase your business at ERTG's Annual General Meeting (AGM) and to complete leadership experience.
  13. Opportunity to attend the "Showcase You Business Session" to reps from the Tourism industry. (VICs, Hotels, Edmonton Tourism, Tour Operators, Chamber of Commerce, etc.)
     
  14. Graduates will receive a special offer to a specified workshop organized by ERTG.
     
  15. Increase revenue and profits. 
     
  16. The ability to reach next level of success in your business. 

For more information on the Recommended Experiences Business Program, please call the Edmonton Regional Tourism Group at 780-986-0063. 

  

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What an Experience

Read some of the testimonials from venues that have been designated a "Recommended Experience"

Vintage Petals Tea House

Vintage Petals Tea House"We always thought we had something special and now thanks to participating in the Business Program many more guests will know how wonderful a visit to Vintage Petals Tea House is."


The Old Stone House

The Old Stone House"I highly recommend that if you haven't committed already, that you give serious consideration to investing in the modest registration fee and program task hours in exchange for the thousands of dollars of vast experience and knowledge that is provided in this program."


Pottery by Heather

Pottery by Heather"To access such knowledgeable and capable consultants was not in my economic bracket without the help from the ERTG ‘Grow Your Business’ Program."


Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm

Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm"We improved our profitability by over 60% the first season, have saved over $6000 in wasted marketing and insurance costs, and have improved the delivery of our experiences to our customers – who will come back to support us year after year."


Spruce Park Ranch Country Store

Spruce Park Ranch Country Store"I am so thankful for the opportunity to work with Edmonton’s Countryside Recommended Experience Business Program. Our Country Store now has a new improved overall impression inside and out. Valuable information and suggestions were gained and I will continue to implement them as our business continues to grow."


Devonian Botanic Garden

Devonian Botanic Garden"Our participation in the ERTG’s Recommended Experiences program has been valuable by receiving feedback from a fresh perspective and giving us insight into ways we can improve the experience of our visitors. Our goal is to provide a memorable, stress-free visitor experience that aligns with the beauty of our Garden, and the recommendations from the ERTG’s mentorship program will help us achieve that goal. "


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