02.7.11 – We want value at any cost!

We are getting back into the rhythm of running our 9 tours every week but it does feel harder each year – maybe it’s an age thing! We have finally received our new brochure and we think it looks lovely, also the new brochure marks a new strategy for us, we have given up trying to compete on price so we have come up with the idea of competing on value for our Cliffs of Moher tour. We wanted to find a way to show how much we appreciate people making an informed choice and choosing our tour. We are going to offer everyone on the tour a discount voucher giving a range of deals on food, gifts and admissions, we have been negotiating these deals for a while and I hope they will show that we are dedicated to offering the best experience and value to our dear customers at all times and I hope they might tempt a few people to try us over our opposition. Whilst work is fairly settled at the moment I have to report that behind the scenes we are planning the biggest change for Barratt Tours since we formed our little enterprise 14 years ago, exciting and nerve racking times are ahead for next year, I would love to share our plans but unfortunately we have to remain tight lipped for the moment, there will be a little hint later this month but life is both exhilarating and not a little scary at the moment! I honestly cannot remember either of us having so much nervous energy and creativity, when we are both working we are bouncing ideas off each other all the time – I dread the phone bill! However I can assure you that not much will change this year but watch this space for next year! I have been so absorbed with work and home life lately that I have strayed away from telling you all about one of my great loves and escapes – music. I have been listening to all my favourites lately but one band in particular continue to entertain me – Elbow, they have released a new album “Build a rocket boys!’ and it is a beautiful piece of work with some lovely lyrics and the kind of big sound that they specialise in. We went to see them at the O2 in Dublin in March and they were stunning as were their support - the Irish band Villagers who played a lovely set – check them out, I think they will be huge!