PRESS RELEASE – July 2011
Prize Winning Welcome at Self Catering Accommodation
Local Worcestershire Company, JDR Leisure, has recently achieved a top accolade for their self catering and corporate accommodation.
Destination Worcestershire, which organises the Worcestershire Welcome Awards, has awarded JDR Leisure a Highly Commended for Self Catering Holiday of the Year for their property at Powick Mills in Worcester.
The prize is not easy to obtain and is given in recognition of exceptional passion for Worcestershire and all the good things the County has to offer. The accommodation has to be the perfect home from home with extra special touches that sets it apart from other accommodation.
At the awards evening, which was hosted by Malvern’s Three Counties Showground, JDR Leisure also received a Highly Commended for Outstanding Customer Service. An award aimed at individuals who go out of their way to make customers feel special.
Jo Rammell, owner of JDR Leisure, said of the accolade “We are thrilled to have been awarded Highly Commended for the third year running. Our standards are consistently high across all of our properties with customer care being our main priority, which is reflected in the feedback we receive.”
In addition to the prizes awarded from Worcestershire Welcome Awards, JDR Leisure has recently achieved City and Guilds Level 2 Award in Principles of Customer Service in Leisure, Travel and Tourism. Enabling JDR to have an even better understanding of the needs and expectations of customers and providing excellent customer service.
If you already own a self catering business but are struggling with the day to day running of the business, JDR Leisure also manage self catering accommodation. With six years property experience, JDR can help businesses increase their income and expand their self catering company.
JDR Leisure continues to grow and has just added a sixth property to their portfolio. The new property is a unique Scandinavian style holiday lodge on Kingsdown Park in Kent overlooking the sea between Dover and Deal.
To find out more about the award winning places to stay in Worcestershire or to discuss how JDR Leisure can manage your property go to www.jdr-leisure.co.uk
We are delighted to announce that JDR Leisure was Highly Recommended in both the "Best Self Catering" and "Outstanding Customer Services Awards" Thank you, most sincerely to everyone who voted for us!
PRESS RELEASE – March 2011
Pictured from left to right: Miriam Harvey Worcester Tourism Association, Jo Rammell, JDR Leisure, local MP Mr Robin Walker - Walker for Worcester, Simon Tipple Destination Worcestershire Manager, Destination Worcestershire, Georgia Smith, Head of Visit Worcester Visit Worcester
Local MP Supports British Tourism Week
Local MP, Robin Walker, met with local businesses in Worcester on Friday to support British Tourism Week.
Robin Walker was invited to the coffee morning at All Saints House in Worcester by JDR Leisure, to raise awareness of the size, value and importance of Britain’s £115 billion visitor economy.
JDR Leisure manages a number of 4 and 5 Star Rating self catering and corporate properties in Worcester and works very closely with the Tourism Association to encourage more visitors to Worcestershire.
The coffee morning was an opportunity for local businesses to discuss the local tourism industry and how the different sectors of tourism – from transport and tour operators to hotels and B&B’s, travel agencies and attractions – can come together to increase visitor numbers to Worcestershire.
Robin Walker MP said: “The government has recently announced a Tourism Strategy to promote Britain as a tourist destination. Local organisations have given a strong welcome for this move, which will promote both a stronger tourism sector and also support the private sector in providing more jobs to aid Britain’s economic recovery. Worcester, with its beautiful riverside, historic heritage and vibrant centre is well placed to benefit from this.”
British Tourism Week takes place 12-20 March 2011. BTW is organised by VisitBritain with the support of the Tourism Society, the UK’s regional and national tourist boards, and an Executive Council with representatives of the tourism industry from the public and private sector.
Jo Rammell, owner of JDR Leisure said “I would like to thank Robin Walker for taking time out of his busy schedule to support British Tourism Week. Tourism is important for everyone, not just those in the tourism business. I feel so strongly about this that, last year I also joined the committee of the Worcester Tourism Association, to promote Worcester as much as possible.”
Simon Tipple, Destination Worcestershire Manager, commented “the importance of tourism and visitor spend to the local economy must not be underestimated and British Tourism Week is the ideal opportunity to highlight this. The Elgar Suite is a fine example of high quality accommodation we have in the county and is an ideal setting to meet Robin Walker MP.”