What makes a good family holiday destination?

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 12:37

There appears to be much publicity, but little action, regarding the promotion of the TRNC as a tourist resort. In it's existing state, I could only see the TRNC appealing to the single 18-30 group. The very market most would want to avoid.



Family friendly resorts are many and varied throughout the Med, USA and Turkey. The TRNC would certainly have lots of competition.



What would the TRNC need to do to attract more tourists? What prevents it from being a family friendly resort?

YFred


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 1471

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 12:48

Direct flights is what is needed. After that everything else will fall in its place. Having dragged 4 children to TRNC for years on 12 hour journeys, believe me it was not easy.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 12:54

Bradus - "I could only see the TRNC appealing to the single 18-30 group"



Sorry, I completely disagree. Theres nothing here for your average 18-30 year old. I would say that in it's existing state the TRNC is only suitable for the over 50's.

fosterscan


Joined: 27/02/2010
Posts: 541

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 13:11

18-30s single people that made me laugh....The trnc has every thing for every age group but not enough of any of it , waterpark ,clubs and family friendly beaches and bars and good complexes for familys with young children its all there you just have to know where it is.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 13:20

msg1 Direct flights, Clean the place up,remove hypo needles from beaches, generally take a pride in the place!!!!

Bradus


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Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 13:32

Its really easy to cater for the 18-30 age group and requires very little financial input.You simply need bars, sport facilities and organised trips and activities. Financial considerations are minimised because you are not taking into consideration the cost of the whole family. Single people are usually prepared to pay more for their holiday and often come in groups.



However families need good pavements that cater for little feet and prams. This is definitely missing in the TRNC walking through the streets can be a nightmare and is made worse by the parking of cars on pavements. Such a simple everyday activity becomes stressful and not what you want when on holiday. Think long promenades where children can be safe yet free.



Agree with the direct flights YFred but would also add that the cost also makes it prohibitive too. Some flight costs are as much as the cost of a holiday package. Car hire is a must and also adds to the cost.

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 13:38

Finally the beaches are just not family friendly (maybe not even people friendly) because of the rubbish. This has been an ongoing problem for many years.



There are some excellent beach clubs but who wants to pay daily?

See other posts regarding Acapulco and Escape beach prices.



Lots to do, if the Government is serious about attracting tourist.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 13:39

You are right Bradus - the government has a lot to do before tourism takes off in a big way.

apc2010


Joined: 28/07/2010
Posts: 1689

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 13:41

Why come to Cyprus when Turkey is cheaper and has more to offer ..???

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 13:48

Exactly apc2010. People will always make comparisons and there will always be word of mouth. Promoting the "existing TRNC" just ain't going to work. Indeed could do more harm than good in the long term.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 14:07

Bradus...As you say ,bringing tourists here whilst the place is a dump would hardly be good for the TRNC's image...Perhaps when Turkey takes over and the Island is less of an eyesore as regards rubbish everywhere .....But then only perhaps..

apc2010


Joined: 28/07/2010
Posts: 1689

Message Posted:
18/12/2010 15:06

more and more families now also look for all-inclusive resorts regardless of where they go ..as long as there is sun..