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Launching Center Parcs' New Irish Village

Disciplines covered

Content • Data Analytics • Digital Marketing • Digital Strategy • Digital Transformation • Market Research • Website Development

Industry sector

Leisure • Travel

DAC Group was tasked with spearheading the digital launch of Center Parcs’ new village in Longford Forest, Ireland, marking a significant territorial expansion for the brand.

The Challenge

Center Parcs faced the formidable task of introducing their new Irish village to the market, requiring a robust digital strategy to capitalise on the natural interest and establish the brand within a new audience demographic.

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Our Approach

Recognising the urgency due to heightened media interest, DAC Group implemented a multi-faceted digital strategy:

  • Domain Establishment: A dedicated Irish domain was created to distinguish the new village from the UK operations, aimed at tailoring the user experience specifically for the Irish market.
  • Market Research: In-depth analysis of the Irish digital landscape and consumer behaviour was conducted to tailor the campaign effectively.
  • Rapid Website Development: A temporary website was launched to immediately engage with the burgeoning interest, ensuring a quick, cost-effective solution while planning for a more permanent digital presence.
  • Strategic Content and Data Capture: The temporary site served dual purposes: to educate visitors about Center Parcs’ offerings and to capture data for ongoing marketing efforts, thereby building a foundation for sustained engagement.

Disciplines

  • Digital Strategy
  • Web Development
  • Content Strategy
  • Market Research
  • Data Analytics and User Engagement

Results

The digital initiatives introduced by DAC Group delivered impressive results, successfully laying the groundwork for Center Parcs’ new venture:

  • Website Traffic: Achieved over 26,000 visits within the first 90 days, with 96% of the traffic originating from Ireland, indicating effective market penetration.
  • Social Media Growth: Garnered 4,000+ new followers across social media platforms within three months, significantly boosting the brand’s online presence in Ireland.

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