Travel Matters January 2023 Issue 58

ISSUE 58 JANUARY 2023
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES FOR THE TRAVEL TRADE IN SCOTLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, NORTH OF ENGLAND & IOM
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ISSUE 58 JANUARY 2023
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES FOR THE TRAVEL TRADE IN SCOTLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, NORTH OF ENGLAND & IOM
FOCUS ON CRUISE
CANADA HIGHLIGHTS
DFDS AGENT PULL OUT GUIDE
WIN! A TRIP TO DUBAI & MORE WITH EMIRATES

in this issue...
7 Balkan Holidays - £50 off Summer 2023
13 Savings of up to 50% - AM Resorts
15 TurkishAirlines - stopover in Istanbul
17 Loganair - the world is your oyster
19 Why work with Serenity Holidays
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23 All-inclusive at Fisherman’s Cove
43-46 DFDS Agent pull out guide
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35 Canada & Iceland - Icelandair
37 WIN prizes with Bonjour Quebec
39 Seat sale with Air Transat
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55 Cunard - Win a voyage for 2
56/57 Sell More & Win more - Celebrity Cruises
61 MSC Cruises - Premium All-Inclusive
68/69 Silversea Cruises - Port-to-Port Prepaid
74/75 Bucket List destinations with AE Expeditions
81 Win a cruise with Azamara
82 Virgin Voyages - Inclusive offers
87/88 Collection highlights from Explora Journeys
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Happy New Year everyone!
After the last couple of years, it was so lovely to be able to celebrate the festive season with family and friends again.
Now as we all look ahead to 2023, travel enquiries and bookings seem to be buoyant - and long may it continue!
For customers who choose to cruise, there are lots of Wave offers
in this month’s issue as well as plenty of peak discounts to clinch those holiday sales. For clients looking for a bucket-list destination, Canada is an ideal choice, with its natural wonders and vibrant cities.
With operators also offering plenty of agent incentives to get things on a roll, hopefully we can all hit the ground running into 2023!
The Travel Matters Team

TEESSIDE AIRPORT STAFF VISIT AGENTS
TUI ANNOUNCES SERVICE TO MAJORCA FROM BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
TUI has announced it will offer a new charter service to the Balearic Island of Majorca direct from George Best Belfast City Airport this summer, with a weekly flight every Saturday commencing from 10th June - 26th August 2023.
Welcoming the news, Katy Best, Commercial Director at Belfast City Airport, said: “We are thrilled to welcome back TUI to Belfast City Airport with the announcement of a new charter service to Majorca.
“This route will appeal to families, couples and friends wishing to take a break in the sun and with the excellent variety of accommodation available, we are confident that there will be a package to meet everyone’s requirements and budget.”
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TUI’s flights to Antalya in Turkey are on sale now as well as its flights to Palma. Palma flies every Tuesday from 9 May until 24 October and Antalya flies every Thursday from 25 May until 21 September. It will also introduce a second route, to Dalaman in Turkey, from May 2024.
Ryanair’s summer 2023 flights to Alicante, Corfu, Faro and Palma, along with this winter flights to Alicante, are on sale now.
Balkan Holidays is also offering trips to Bulgaria, initially every Sunday from 21 May until 17 September, which will be joined by a second Thursday flight from 22 June until 7 September.
KLM’s twice-daily service to Amsterdam Schiphol connects with more than 160 onward destinations worldwide. Closer to home, Loganair flies to Aberdeen, Belfast and Dublin.
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NEWS
LUFTHANSA TAKES OFF FOR
QATAR AIRWAYS TO INCREASE SERVICES FROM EDINBURGH AIRPORT
Qatar Airways has announced that it will increase services on its Edinburgh to Doha route in 2023. The airline will operate ten flights each week on a B787-800 type aircraft, commencing this February.
Kate Sherry, Aviation Director at Edinburgh Airport, said: “This increase in frequency is a real show of faith in the Edinburgh market and we’re looking forward to working with Qatar Airways to further enhance and develop this important route to Doha in the future.
“Offering passengers choice is something that’s really important to us at Edinburgh, and these additional flights will open up Qatar and onward connectivity to even more people in 2023.”
The increase in frequency will see Qatar provide a daily afternoon service between Edinburgh and Doha and a morning service on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
Lufthansa has announced that it will enter the Northern Irish market for the very first time, with operations commencing from George Best Belfast City Airport this spring, with four times weekly direct flights to Frankfurt commencing 23rd April 2023.
Katy Best, Commercial Director at Belfast City Airport commented: “Attracting an airline such as Lufthansa to Northern Ireland that will provide the only route from the region to Germany is a major win for, not only the airport, but the wider tourism and business industry.
“With Germany being the third-largest market for overseas tourism to the island of Ireland, there is a clear demand
for direct connectivity. Frankfurt is an important city for commerce, culture and tourism and its airport is one of the busiest in Europe.
“As a base for Lufthansa, Frankfurt is a key destination in its network and gives passengers an attractive option for connecting flights to markets further afield.
“Lufthansa’s commitment to excellent customer service and great value makes it a superb fit for Belfast City Airport and we look forward to welcoming passengers travelling to Frankfurt and beyond to the terminal.”
Flights to Frankfurt will be operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays by an Embraer aircraft and will offer both Business and Economy class services.
LOGANAIR LAUNCHES BIGGEST
EVER NEWCASTLE EXPANSION
Loganair has unveiled its biggest-ever programme of flights for Newcastle Airport for summer 2023.
The expansion plans include the return of up to double daily flights to Aberdeen, together with the addition of a Newcastle to Oslo via Aberdeen route, where passengers boarding at Newcastle can stay on the plane until disembarkation in Norway.
The airline has also increased the frequency of its Southampton service from two to up to three flights daily. The Aberdeen to Southampton flight returns, operating via Newcastle and customers will not need to leave the aircraft on the one-stop service.
Customers will also be able to fly to Newquay and Bergen twice a week, while flights to Exeter have been increased from three to up to five per week. Up to five flights per week will also operate between Newcastle and Stavanger.
Luke Lovegrove, Chief Commercial Officer at Loganair, said: “This bumper schedule for 2023 underlines
our commitment to Newcastle with our biggest ever programme for the city, offering customers more choice of destinations, frequency and capacity than ever before.”
Ann McGregor, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce (far left), Katy Best, George Best Belfast City Airport (left), Mel Chittock, Invest NI (right) and Marion Lübbeke (far right).
The best is yet to come
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Hello and welcome everyone to my latest update on our SPAA.
A brand New Year with some old and some new challenges affecting our industry and trading capabilities will continue to be addressed by the SPAA to ensure maximum value and that those involved in the decision making processes are fully aware of any potential impact on the Scottish travel trade.
Our council is energised and ready
to pick up the baton to engage with internal industry bodies and other external sources right through to discussions with the political parties in Holyrood and Westminster. Our aim remains and is always at the forefront of our actions to ensure that our voice is heard loud and clear for the benefit of all our members and associates.
Overall pressures continue in the market ranging from inflation, high cost of utility bills, the ongoing war
in the Ukraine, border control staff strikes and the latest issue being the reintroduction of testing before travel for Chinese passengers affecting the global economy and the quantity of disposable income which is allocated to leisure and business pursuits.
Let’s hope that things will resolve themselves quickly, particularly the conflict in Ukraine which is taking a heavy toll on the local population.
Further ahead on the horizon will be the anticipated request from the CAA for more feedback from the industry relating to the proposed changes for ATOL reform. It’s unclear as yet of course which way it will go but it looks like agents will now be required to use trusts, escrow or individual accounts for clients’ monies and those that previously relied on customers cash for working capital will no longer be able to. No doubt the smaller ATOL holder will be most greatly affected, time will tell.
There is lots of positive news and mostly notably will be the introduction of Delta’s service from Edinburgh
to Atlanta in May. This will bring valuable and much needed additional availability to the USA and many more destination options beyond for both the leisure and business traveller
from Scotland and of course the additional flights from Qatar Airways (congratulations to Jill Niven) and the ongoing essential presence of Emirates (congratulations to David Sanderson on his appointment too).
THE VOICE OF TRAVEL IN SCOTLAND
At our AGM, prior to our very successful Christmas Lunch at Citation in Glasgow, we saw some long serving members of Council retire and we thank them for all their work and support over the years. The newly elected members on Council will bring a fresh perspective on our work and
we are looking forward to hearing their ideas and to working with them.
The SPAA council is primed and ready and we welcome any feedback on industry issues that prospectively may need addressing from all of our Members and Associates. We will be reaching out to you not only via the main council, but also with our recent initiative of the creation of our new Advisory Group made up of various key individuals involved in our Sparkle awards and others who wish to actively contribute.
Most projections are predicting a busy year for the industry and lots of pent up travel demand still out there, so let’s hope this is indeed the case and we all get off to a flying start in January.
Finally I would like to take this oppor- tunity to wish Jo Rzymowska, who was our very excellent guest speaker at last year’s dinner, the very best for the future after her departure from Celebrity Cruises later on this year. I am looking forward to chairing my second dinner on 23rd February with our exciting speakers which will be Willie Walsh and Baroness Ruth Davidson.
Take care and stay safe,
Mike Tibbert SPAA President
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THE VOICE OF TRAVEL IN SCOTLAND
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MARCH
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SPAA Members Dinner: Aberdeen Atholl Hotel
APRIL
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Network Lunch & Star: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
MAY
Thursday 18th May
SPAA Annual Quiz: Sloans, Glasgow
JUNE
Wednesday 21st June
Summer in the City: Sheraton, Edinburgh
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
Friday 8th September
Sparkle Awards: Radisson Blu, Glasgow
Wednesday 27th September
Network Lunch & Star: Chesters Hotel, Aberdeen
Thursday 28th September
Network Lunch and Star: Crowne Plaza, Glasgow
Thursday 17th August
Thursday 7th December
Golf Day: Lanark Golf Course
AGM / Xmas Lunch: Citation, Glasgow
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NEWS
VISIT MALTA APPOINTS MARKETING
AGS AIRPORTS RECEIVE
PROMOTIONS MANAGER
AWARD FOR SAFETY
Visit Malta has appointed Lindsey Thorpe as Marketing Promotions Manager to support the tourism board’s marketing efforts across the UK and Ireland.
Lindsey will be responsible
for creating, planning and implementing consumer and trade marketing and activations.
Lindsey has in-depth knowledge of Visit Malta and was formerly responsible for marketing and business development for Malta’s business, event and wedding markets.
AGS Airports is celebrating after all its airports won the Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council.
The latest accolade comes after the British Safety Council gave Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports a Five Star Rating earlier this year.
In order to compete for the Sword of Honour, an organisation first has to achieve the maximum five stars in the British Safety Council’s health and safety management audit scheme. Each airport was presented with a ceremonial sword at the British Safety Council in London.
To be recognised by the British Safety Council, the Airports had to demonstrate to an independent panel of experts that it has achieved excellence in its health and safety management throughout the business.
Derek Provan, Chief Executive of AGS Airports, said: “This is the first time all three of our airports have been recognised in the same year with Swords of Honours.
“The health and safety of staff and passengers at our airports is paramount and we thank the panel of experts for recognising our ongoing commitment to safety.
“AGS Airports is extremely proud of all our colleagues and business partners who made this hattrick of Sword of Honours possible.”
MARTINA COOGAN TO COVER
SCOTLAND FOR UNITED AIRLINES
United Airlines has expanded the role of its Dublin based Country Sales Manager, Martina Coogan,
to include Scotland.
In her extended role as Regional Sales Manager Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland, Martina and the Irish Sales team will now additionally be responsible for United’s sales across Scotland.
Martina Coogan joined United in 2017 and previously worked at Travelport Digital as Senior Regional Account and Project Manager.
DNATA EXPANDS
TRADE TEAM
Congratulations to Raymond McErlaine, who has joined the Dnata Travel Group as Trade Partnerships Manager for Scotland & Northern Ireland.
EMIRATES APPOINTS NEW TRADE ACCOUNT MANAGER
David Sanderson has joined the Emirates Regional Sales Team as Account Manager. Good luck in your new role David.
Pictured are Aldrich Blignaut, Health and Safety Manager Aberdeen International Airport; Gillies Crichton, Group Head of Assurance, AGS Airports; Graeme Robertson, Health and Safety Manager, Glasgow Airport and Elizabeth Bridle, Health and Safety Manager, Southampton Airport.
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NEWS
EDINBURGH AIRPORT EARNS TOP
RATING FOR ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE
Edinburgh Airport has earned the highest possible rating for accessibility provision after the service was brought in-house.
In a report published by the Civil Aviation Authority, the airport was rated ‘very good’ for the assistance it provides passengers with disabilities and those who require additional support travelling through the airport.
Between January and November 2022 there were 85,000 passengers who were supported by the airport’s special assistance service.
This rating recognises the work of the Edinburgh Airport Services Limited team after the service was brought in- house in April 2021. The airport took the decision so it could invest directly and have direct management and oversight of the service.
Adam Wilson, Edinburgh Airport Operations Director, said: “It’s incredibly important to us that all passengers who require assistance are given the support they need when travelling through the airport and that’s why this rating from the CAA is one we’re really proud of.
“I’ve seen first-hand how passionately our teams have been working to deliver this service and how seriously they take their responsibility to passengers.
“This rating is a testament to their efforts and comes following a challenging 2022 which brought with it a rise in passenger numbers like never before.
“In recent years we have made a number of changes to our accessibility provision which have improved it for the better. We’ll aim to continue that progress in order to create the best possible experience for all passengers.”
May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions!
ALL AT SEA
with Alli G
Allison Graham
Read the latest news from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Happy New Year everyone!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year and that you’re all feeling ready for an exciting 2023. A strong January builds great foundations for the rest of the year, so I wanted to share with you details of our Cruise Sale running until the end of the month – and we have an agent incentive too!
Those who book with us on or before 31st January 2023 can take advantage of cruises from £499 per person, or from £699 for solo travelers on sailings in 2023 or 2024 – plus their choice of a free all inclusive drinks package or onboard spending credit.
For any new booking that you make before the end of the month, you, as the agent, will receive a £20 shopping voucher - to help you to kickstart your New Year with some retail therapy.
Balmoral’s upcoming sailings from Rosyth in summer 2023 start from just £799 per person and there really is something for everyone. Adventurers looking to seek out wildlife can join marine charity ORCA out on deck during a scenic isles
of Scotland cruise - a true showcase of the beauty that Scotland has to offer.
Those looking to immerse themselves in the history and culture of the places they visit can discover the fascinating medieval history of Baltic cities including Tallinn, Riga
and Copenhagen, plus enjoy scenic sailings of the Stockholm archipelago.
Of course, these are just two examples of the many experiences we have in sailings from the north this year. For more information on Fred. Olsen’s Cruise Sale, including promotional assets, our new Signature Experiences, or to register a booking for the shopping voucher incentive, visit the dedicated Travel Agent Centre, or search for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines - Trade Team on Facebook.
From me and all of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, we hope you have a wonderful 2023. Take care and speak soon!
Alli G
USEFUL CONTACTS
To contact Alli, or for agent support, please contact our Sales Support team on 01473 746164
or email [email protected]
For help with marketing tools and support, contact the Trade Marketing team: [email protected]
Visit our Travel Agent Centre:
www.fredolsencruises.com/agent
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FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL, DISCOVER THE WORLD WITH LOGANAIR AND OUR GLOBAL AIRLINE PARTNERS
Planning a trip which includes multiple airlines?
Don’t fret. Wherever your customers start and end their journey, they can travel with ease and peace of mind thanks to Loganair’s global
airline partners.
The UK’s largest regional airline operates 42 aircraft on a network which spans and serves more
UK airports than every other airline combined.
Flying to and from some of the
UK’s biggest travel hubs, including London Heathrow, Manchester
and Birmingham, as well as smaller airports such as Sumburgh, Kirkwall and Benbecula, Loganair brings more connectivity to all corners of the UK.
Their interline and codeshare partners include; Air France, Blue Islands, British Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad, Finnair, KLM, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and Widerøe... and look out for more to come.
These partnerships are well established and the codeshare agreement between Loganair and British Airways is believed to be the longest-running relationship between two UK airlines.
The benefits of using Loganair’s partner network include protection in case of delay, through-checked baggage to your final destination and passengers travelling from Inverness Airport, or airports in the Scottish islands, will be exempt from
Air Passenger Duty.
Put simply; it makes the overall journey more seamless, so your customers can activate holiday mode early.
Additionally, when your customers book Loganair-operated flights under a BA code, they can also benefit
from Avios and Tier points as part of British Airways’ Executive
Club programme.
Reservations can be made via Travel Agents and Travel Management companies using all major global distribution systems or via most
of Loganair’s global airline partner’s websites.
For more information, visit loganair. co.uk/campaign/local-to-global.
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FIRST RETROFITTED EMIRATES
A380 ENTERS SERVICE
Where’s William?
My time along the Rhine...
It had been a while since I had cruised the wonderful River Rhine and so I was very excited to be joining Scenic Jasper a few weeks ago with several lovely agent partners cruising from Amsterdam. Let me tell you about my experience.
Arriving at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam, we were greeted by our Scenic ground staff before joining our transfer to the ship in downtown Amsterdam - the journey with us is seamless from start to finish. Settling into our balcony suite on Scenic Jasper really set the mood for what would be
an incredible, but short, part of this longer Amsterdam to Budapest journey. Before long my butler, Max, was knocking at the door to make sure all was in order and to find out my mini bar preferences (all included, of course).
The entertainment in the evenings was provided by our resident Enrichment Manager and made for an excellent evening for all – on board there were guests from the UK, Australia, Canada, USA and South Korea who all became good friends over the coming days.
During the days, we enjoyed an included Scenic Freechoice e-bike excursion to the majestic Cologne cathedral, relaxed on the Sun Deck taking in the incredible views of the Rhine Gorge and took a cable car ride to the top of the hills to see the most breathtaking landscapes and vineyards along the Rhine (see pic).
We did not want to depart this amazing cruise and were very jealous of the remaining passengers who would experience incredible scenes along the way to the majestic city of Budapest. When you travel on a Scenic River Cruise in Europe, you are treated to a truly all-inclusive, luxury journey that will create memories of a lifetime for your guests.
Book now for your customers to enjoy free Business Class flights on their Scenic or Emerald Cruises 2023 Europe river cruise. When you make a booking before 28th February, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to WIN your very own #MomentofWonder - from helicopter rides to private vineyard tours.
Please contact your Sales Manager, William Young for further information –
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The first Emirates A380 to be completely refurbished under the airline’s US$ 2 billion retrofit programme has been deployed on the Dubai-London Heathrow service, operating as EK003.
Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Customers will notice the difference the moment they step onboard - the spacious A380 will look and feel even more impressive
and comfortable.
“With our latest interiors and products, this newly refurbished aircraft elevates our inflight experience in all classes of
travel and enables us to offer more Premium Economy seats to meet customer demand. I’m particularly proud that this refurbishment work was designed, conducted and completed in house at our facilities in Dubai, to the highest standards
of quality and safety. It reflects the world-class aviation capabilities and infrastructure that exists within Emirates, and here in the UAE.”
The next Emirates A380 aircraft lined up for its make-over is A6-EUW and work is expected to be completed by the end of this month.
By 2024, all 67 A380s assigned for refurbishment will have returned to service. Emirates will then begin work on its 53 Boeing 777s earmarked for this project. The airline expects to complete the programme in 2025.
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In conversation with...
MURRAY BURNETT
Managing Director, Munro’s Travel
MUNROS OBVIOUSLY HAS A LOT OF HISTORY - TELL US A BIT ABOUT THE COMPANY AND HOW YOU ENDED UP THERE
Munro’s celebrates its 120th birthday this year and began with Mr Munro selling rail tickets, before branching out into travel for north-east families emigrating to North America and Australia. In the 1970s the retail division was opened and on ‘free child places’ days there were queues around the block.
The discovery of oil in the North Sea led to the creation of the business division which today forms the core of Munro’s – travel management to the energy and renewables sector.
I followed my father into the business in 1990.
HOW BADLY DID THE PANDEMIC AFFECT THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY?
Initially, when everything ground to a total halt, the impact was huge for travellers... and for our team.
We were inundated with requests for refunds and rebookings as we worked to establish home working for our staff. But, the energy sector can’t stop producing and offshore and marine rotating crew were classified as essential workers receiving exemptions for entering locations which were banned for non-essential travellers.
The role of our travel consultants became even more critical as we entered the new territories of providing information on Covid restrictions and testing regimes. It also brought some new opportunities like private charters too.
WHAT DO YOU THINK THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES ARE FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL GOING FORWARD?
The risk of new Covid variants remains and we’re much more aware that new – and ever changing – quarantine requirements may be reintroduced. Duty of care – which has always been very high on the agenda for essential workers – now has an even sharper focus. However, Covid is not the only ‘travel disrupter’ which may be over the horizon; continued travel disruption due to strikes is ever present.
The biggest challenge, which is also our biggest opportunity as a sector and a business, is sustainability and the need to adopt more sustainable practices as the threats of climate change increase.
ANY ADVICE FOR A YOUNG PERSON CONSIDERING A CAREER IN THE INDUSTRY?
One of the main challenges facing travel is attracting and retaining new talent. Our industry needs to invest
in developing skills and experience for our new recruits.
Munro’s established a Travel Academy in 2009 as we found it hard to recruit travel consultants who specialised in essential travel. It’s been hugely successful for us and remains an integral part of our recruitment policy. Today over 40% of our travel consultants have come through our academy and remain with us. So, my advice is to find a business willing to invest in your continued professional development.
DO YOU TRAVEL A LOT ON THE JOB? IF SO, DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVOURITE CITIES/PLACES?
As you would expect, I absolutely love travelling and am fortunate to travel regularly through the various aspects of my job.
I have visited many wonderful places in my career, however, Houston remains one of my favourite cities to visit. Munro’s has a long relationship with the city based on the synergy with Aberdeen’s oil and gas sector.
In fact, the City of Houston declared that the 5th May 2003 was officially “Munro’s/Press and Journal Day” to recognise our role in bringing tens of thousands of international delegates to the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC).
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NEWS
EASYJET REVEALS TOP
TRAVEL TRENDS FOR 2023
easyJet and easyJet holidays have revealed the latest travel trends for 2023 as bookings took off during the first days of its Big Orange Sale.
Flights to North African destinations have experienced the greatest rise in popularity compared to 2019, with Tunisia seeing the biggest boost of sales, followed by Egypt, while Morocco has also seen demand increase compared to pre-pandemic.
Trips to the Greek Islands are also proving to be popular, including Rhodes, Kos, Crete, Santorini and Zante.
Other destinations on the up include Tirana in Albania and Tivat in Montenegro, which offer an alternative to Italy and Croatia for those wishing to explore the Adriatic coast, as well as Dalaman and Antalya in Turkey.
Beach island trips to Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands as well as Cyprus and Madeira have also experienced an increase in demand as well as last minute ski breaks to France and Italy.
All inclusive breaks were proving most popular for package trips with easyJet holidays while beach holidays to Tenerife topped the table and Amsterdam proved to be the most popular city package.
The booking data also showed that almost two-thirds (64%) of Brits are planning to prioritise a trip abroad in 2023.
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Tenerife
SHEARINGS SCRAPS SINGLE
ROOM SUPPLEMENTS
Shearings has announced that no single room supplements will be charged for solo travellers staying in single-occupancy rooms at 27 of the Coast & Country Hotels featured in the company’s UK holiday brochures. This offer is applicable to both coach holidays and self-drive hotel breaks.
The Coast & Country Hotels with no single room supplement include historical country houses and prime-position seafront accommodation, such as the Royal Hotel, Whitby, the Imperial Hotel, Tenby and the Windermere Hotel in the Lake District.
Shearings’ head of retail sales, Ashley Dellow said: “We absolutely understand why hotels charge a single supplement but it’s really good news that we can now offer a great selection of UK holidays with no single room supplement.
“The number of customers choosing to travel solo is increasing year-on-year and we’re pleased to be able to encourage this. Customers shouldn’t be put off going on holiday because they have no one to share a room with, or they prefer privacy.
“There is limited availability on single-occupancy rooms at each hotel and agents should urge their customers to book early to secure their preferred dates with
no supplement.”
Double/twin rooms designed for two people to share will still incur a supplement for sole occupancy.
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NEWS
GRENADA’S NOVEMBER VISITOR
NUMBERS SURPASS 2019
The Grenada Tourism Authority has reported a significant rise in the number of visitor arrivals, with a total of 14,232 visitors in November 2022, representing a 17% increase over 2019 figures. December is also projected to surpass the previous high of December 2019.
This last quarter of 2022 has seen the return of all international flights into Grenada, including the expansion of British Airways’ flight schedule from London Gatwick, which now includes a third flight to Maurice Bishop International Airport on Sundays.
Air Canada now has a twice weekly service and regionally, Caribbean Airlines Limited now provides a daily service from Trinidad and Tobago.
CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority Petra Roach stated, “During the pandemic, we did a lot of ground- work putting systems in place to create a more efficient operation and strengthened our overseas sales teams.
“Our digital footprint has expanded significantly and a lot of time was prioritised for deepening the relationships with our distribution channels in the marketplace, such as our travel agent and tour operator partners, to better understand how their businesses align with our product.”
LAUNCHES NEW
BRAND IDENTITY
Celebrating 40 years of tours, Newmarket Holidays has launched a brand refresh to better reflect its identity and showcase the escorted tour specialist’s range of holidays.
The updated design will appear on future brochures, marketing materials and across all customer touchpoints.
With the expansion of its long-haul portfolio, which features culturally and experientially rich tours and specifically- designed small group programmes, changes to the logo, fonts and colour palette express the operator’s brand values.
The new logo provides a visual link to Newmarket Holidays’ heritage by retaining the sunburst detail that has been part of the company’s logo since 1988.
Newmarket Holidays has also launched its new 2023/24 brochure, featuring the company’s latest tour launches, including a Mayan Adventure in Mexico, a safari adventure to the Victoria Falls and a new tour of Tuscany, Rome and the Amalfi Coast.
The new brochure also
features destination
facts, customer quotes
and expert tips from the
product team that show
travellers how they can
benefit by travelling with
an experienced tour operator, rather than planning their own adventure. Tours are organised in new holiday categories that make it easier for agents to navigate.
Categories include City Adventures, Coastal Escapes and Best Sellers and every holiday is highlighted as being best for solos, couples, multi-generational or family travellers, reflecting
a widening interest in adventurous escorted tours that has emerged as a reaction to pandemic travel restrictions.
David Sharman, Newmarket Holidays Chief Commercial Officer says: “For our new brochure, we felt it was vital to reflect the changing face of escorted tours to best showcase the huge range of wishlist holidays we can now offer for every type of traveller.
“With a new safari tour to Africa, an additional Italian tour and Mexico as a brand new destination, the choice for this year and beyond is bigger than ever, giving agents lots of exciting opportunities to help their customers make new stories
Our team is on the road and presenting the new brochure to agents.”
Newmarket Holidays is offering savings of up to 15% on all escorted tours with departure dates for 2023/24, with the discount available until 28th February 2023.
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WENDY WU TOURS LAUNCHES NEW AGENT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME
Award-winning escorted tour specialist, Wendy Wu Tours, is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new agent incentive programme, Wendy Wu Advocates.
This exciting new venture will celebrate the hard work of their agent partners and in return, reward them with a whole host of fantastic goodies.
Newly launched for 2023, the
Wendy Wu Advocates programme features a three-tiered system whereby agents climb their way up through bronze, silver and gold stages each time they book a Wendy Wu
Tour. At each stage comes an array of fantastic perks and incentives to treat the top-selling agents and continue to help them sell even more tours!
Here’s what agents can expect when reaching each stage of the Advocates programme:
Gold - £50 Incentive with every booking, place on a VIP fam trip, VIP treat, annual Team Recognition Event, £500 marketing funds, priority service.
Silver - £30 incentive with every booking, reserve list for VIP fam trip, VIP treat, annual Team Recognition Event, £250 marketing funds, priority service.
Bronze - £20 incentive with every booking, reserve list for VIP fam trip, annual Team Recognition Event, £100 marketing funds, priority service.
At the end of each quarter, agents will be notified of their place on the Wendy Wu Advocates leader board along with
their bronze, silver or gold status. Not only does this new incentive scheme ignite agents’ competitive flare and reward them generously, but it’s also super easy to take part.
Agents won’t be required to submit bookings to the Advocates programme manually; each region’s Wendy Wu Sales Executive will track and log all bookings on the agents’ behalf. All the agent has to do is book a Wendy Wu tour and the rest is taken care of.
Gary King, Head of Trade Sales at Wendy Wu Tours says: “We are very excited to be launching this brand new incentive programme at Wendy Wu Tours, as it will ensure that we reward those agents that are the most loyal and supportive to our brand and range of products.
“We have trialled the Wendy Wu Advocates scheme in one of our regions over recent months, as well
as having shared details with select agents over recent weeks, and the feedback has been sensational.
“With there being a range of benefits ranging from booking incentives and guaranteed fam trips to marketing support and VIP team events, there is something for everyone to really go for and sell Wendy Wu Tours.”
The exciting Wendy Wu Advocate programme comes just in time for the highly anticipated January peaks.
With the entirety of 2023 set to be a selling phenomenon, there’s no better time for agents to reap the rewards of their hard work.
For more information on the
Wendy Wu Advocates programme and all the latest offers, or to browse their full range of escorted tours to over 40 countries worldwide, go to www.wendywutours.co.uk/agents
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NEWS
WENDY WU TOURS LAUNCHES
SANDALS & BEACHES RESORTS
NEW ONLINE TRAINING PORTAL
SALE IS NOW ON
Wendy Wu Tours have launched a new version of their online training portal for agents, Wuniversity.
Housed on the operator’s dedicated agents’ website, www.wendywutours.co.uk/agents, agents can discover the experiences and touring styles available and once agents have completed all training modules in Wuniversity, they will be awarded a ‘Wendy Wu Tours Specialist Agent’ certificate and badge.
The new website also includes a new reference tool, called the ‘Matrix’, featuring the ‘need to know’ facts and figures across all the operator’s destinations, as well as linking destinations and countries with supporting tours that travel to and through respective destinations. Agents can also access information on incentives, fam trips and training programmes.
Gary King, head of trade
sales at Wendy Wu
comments: “We have a
fantastic relationship
with the trade, who have
supported and stuck by
us over the last two years and so now, with international travel returning to normal, we want to give our agents all the knowledge and tools to equip them with the confidence to attract and retain customers in the touring sector, helping their businesses to grow.
“Our fully supported and interactive agents’ website, now encompassing our new-look Wuniversity programme
and completely new Matrix tool, offers all agents and homeworkers alike, a one-stop shop to find everything they need to know and learn, through a few easy clicks.”
Savings of up to £125 are on offer on all-inclusive holidays to the Caribbean in the Sandals & Beaches Resorts Sale.
Offer is applicable on new holidays to any Sandals or Beaches resort for seven nights or more, booked by 31st January 2023. The Sale includes holidays departing in 2023, 2024 and 2025 at all resorts.
Sandals Dunn’s River
Bookings must be made via Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts’ UK tour operator, Unique Caribbean Holidays Ltd. Agents should quote JAN125 at time of booking.
The brand new Sandals Dunn’s River will be opening in Ocho Rios, Jamaica on 24th May 2023 and is available to book now. In addition, there are some new Butler suites coming to Sandals Halcyon Beach in St Lucia and Beaches Negril in Jamaica, which can be booked now for travel from 6th April 2023.
A ten-night stay for two people at Sandals Halcyon Beach in St Lucia staying in a Crystal Lagoon Walkout Swim-up Club Level suite costs from £3,225 per person. Price includes Luxury Included® (all-inclusive) accommodation, Club Sandals Concierge service, return economy class flights with British Airways from Glasgow Airport and resort transfers. Price is valid for travel on select dates in November 2023.
‘THE WORLD IS WAITING’ WITH IF ONLY PEAKS CAMPAIGN
If Only have launched their brand-new peaks campaign, The World is Waiting, in conjunction with over 40 hotel partners, providing marketing materials and also giving agents the chance to win luxury stays for themselves, with a range
of incentives from Love2Shop and restaurant vouchers.
To enter, agents simply have to make a booking for a participating hotel for one of the campaign partners with If Only from 3rd January to 31st March 2023, with each booking automatically entered into the draw. Hotel partners include Jumeirah Beach, Emerald Maldives,
Sofitel the Palm, the 02 Beach Club & Spa, Hard Rock Riviera Maya and The Landings Resort & Spa. There will also be daily offers and other shareable content on
If Only’s Facebook Page.
The operator is also running the Big Agent Giveaway, with the chance to win enhanced rewards on If Only’s in-house agent reward scheme, My Loyalty Card and the chance to earn up to £500 with Love2shop for every single booking, which will be the highest If Only have ever given away.
Bookings under £20,000 will receive an additional £100 per booking, any booking over £20,000 will receive an additional £200 per booking.
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at any time. Prices shown on website include the discount. Only valid on package holidays meeting the above criteria which include flights, transfers and accommodation.

NEWS
NEW DIRECTOR FOR
ABERCROMBIE & KENT STRENGTHENS TRADE TEAM
Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent has further committed to the trade arm of
its business with the announcement of Jason Kemp as Agency Sales Manager for Scotland, Northern Ireland and North- East England.
A&K’s trade team includes
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Accounting for 19.3% growth of tourist revenue in Portugal between January and September 2022, the Irish market is a very significant market for the Portuguese tourism industry.
Commenting on his new appointment, Mr. Pinto de Oliveira said “I am honoured to return to the Visit Portugal team
and to be responsible for the Irish market. I look forward to working closely with the tourism trade and press to promote Portugal as a destination and continue the excellent work of my predecessors.”
The trade team promotes A
Luxury Small Group Journeys, Luxury Expedition Cruising and Cox & Kings’ portfolio of small group tours and tailor- made trips.
A&K celebrates its 60th birthday this year and is the largest network of luxury DMCs in the world with a presence in almost 60 countries. They acquired Cox & Kings in 2019.
Kemp joins the business having been in the industry since finishing his studies in the 90’s. In a career spanning three decades, he has worked overseas as a holiday representative and Resort Manager for TUI, for an airline, in-store at a travel agency and for the past 10 years has worked on the road
as Agency Sales Manager with the likes of Balkan Holidays, Saga Holidays and Cruises before most recently working at Trip.com at their European Hub in Edinburgh.
James Coughlan, Director of Sales at A&K commented: “Our commitment to the trade is stronger than ever and we’re thrilled to have a dedicated Sales Manager in
this region.
“Jason’s experience is exactly what we were looking for and we look forward to meeting our agency partners over the coming months and delivering fantastic holidays for
their clients.”
Kemp added: “When you think of luxury travel, A&K is right
at the top. I cannot wait to bring the A&K and Cox and
Kings portfolio of amazing products to life with the trade in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and North-East England, building on the incredible momentum the current team have
already achieved.”
Kemp has started his role and is based in Scotland.
For more information, agents can contact Jason on: Tel: 07866 156151
email: [email protected]
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Jo Rzymowska has announced that she will be stepping down from her position as Vice President and Managing Director, EMEA for Celebrity Cruises as of June 2023.
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Following her departure from the company, Rzymowska, plans to enjoy some time off before continuing her commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts, in particular advocating for both women and the LGBT+ community and lending her expertise to other causes.
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WINTERLUDE ANNUAL
CELEBRATION IN OTTAWA
Canada’s Capital is set to celebrate the 45th edition of Winterlude in February. The festival, which takes place in the Ottawa region during the first three weekends of the month, attracts on average 600,000 visitors who take part in the festivities and enjoy Canadian winter fun.
Visitors can view ice sculptures, ice skate on the world-famous Rideau Canal Skateway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and have fun in a gigantic snow playground called Snowflake Kingdom.
Many other Winterlude activities - indoors and outdoors - highlight Canada’s cultural, artistic and culinary diversity. Urban sites, museums and special events present special seasonal programming as well as opportunities to connect with Indigenous culture.
Most festival activities are free and take place in urban Ottawa and its adjacent sister-city Gatineau in the province of Québec.
National Ice-Carving Championship #1 Winner: Team Quebec - Ross Baisas and Mowafak Nema
AIR TRANSAT LAUNCHES
NEW YEAR SEAT SALE
Air Transat has launched its Canada and USA New Year Seat Sale, with return fares starting from £379pp from Glasgow to Toronto.
The sale, which runs from 5th - 25th January, 2023, offers passengers reduced prices on return flights with Air Transat from Glasgow, Manchester, and London Gatwick and from Gatwick to Montreal and Quebec City.
Air Transat’s new connecting services from the UK to California and Florida are also included in the sale, with return fares starting from £536 pp from London Gatwick to Los Angeles; and London Gatwick to Fort Lauderdale, starting from £580pp.
Fares include all taxes, for travel on select dates and routes departing between 05th January 2023 and 31st October 2023. Valid on new bookings made between 5th - 25th January 2023. Some routes may require a connection. Subject to limited availability at time of booking. GDS surcharge may apply. Full T&Cs apply, see website for details.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN CANADA
Adventure seekers can view the giant icebergs along Newfoundland’s northern coast during the spring months.
With a guided Zodiac tour, visitors can enjoy the spectacle at hot spots Bonavista, Cape Spear, Twillingate and Witless Bay to see and hear the monolithic, bluish 10,000-year-old floating glacier icebergs.
Mt. Logan
For visitors with a head for heights, they can climb or ski- mountaineer the 19,551-foot Mt. Logan, the giant of the Yukon on an epic guided adventure.
It is Canada’s highest peak, North America’s second tallest after Mt. McKinley and the world’s most extensive non-polar icefield. This challenging mountain in southwest Yukon is on a spectacular and remote - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - and spring is the ideal time to scale its heights.
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CANADA
ENJOY UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES IN QUÉBEC
With its fusion of indigenous, Canadian and European cultures, Québec is a truly distinctive destination, home to a variety of activities, festivals, wildlife and gastronomy that are unique to the province.
From exploring the great outdoors and discovering life as a First Nation to taking part in the world’s biggest jazz festival and staying in a host of unique and one-of-a-kind accommodations, Québec offers an unforgettable experience for everyone.
FIRST NATION HERITAGE
In Québec, there are 11 linguistically and culturally distinct Aboriginal nations, across 55 settlements that predate the territory of the province known today. These communities showcase traditions, rites and customs that they have kept alive for over a millennium. Visitors can discover First Nation traditions by visiting museums, staying in Aboriginal communities, trying their hand at handicrafts and sampling Aboriginal cuisine. Every summer, the annual First Peoples Festival takes place and highlights First Nation culture, art, history
and traditions through a variety of workshops, tastings, demonstrations and exhibitions.
GREAT OUTDOORS AND
of Bob Marley’s son Ziggy, Christine and the Queens and Seal performing. Mainly known as a winter resort, boasting a beautiful mountain with a variety of ski slopes, Tremblant is also a prime summer location and home to events such as the Tremblant Blues Festival, which takes place every July and features rising stars, famous artists and street blues performances.
GETTING TO QUÉBEC
Only a seven and a half hour flight from London, Québec is easily accessible. British Airways, Air Transat, Air Canada offer direct flights from London Heathrow to Montréal all year round. Connecting flights to Montreal and Québec City are available from Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Belfast. This year, Air Transat welcomes back the seasonal route direct from London Gatwick to Québec City from May - September 2023, flying once per week.
GET INVOLVED
From Monday 2nd January - Friday 17 March, Bonjour Québec are launching a booking incentive open to all agents who make any booking to Québec, for travel any time in the year. All agents and tour operators are invited to enter the Bonjour Québec incentive on Hablo for free at: myhablo.com/incentives. Enter today to be in with the chance of winning some amazing prizes!
Best of luck.
UNIQUE ACCOMMODATIONS
Those pining for an adventure ‘into the wild’ need look no further than Québec. Covering a territory three times the size of France and home to over 8,000 lakes, Québec gives new meaning
to the term the ‘great outdoors’. The natural landscape combined with a rich history all contribute to Québec’s unique accommodation options where visitors can stay in a 400 year old Monastery in Québec City, chill
out in a woodland dome or head to bed on a floating yurt. Just one-hour drive from Montréal, Omega Park is a wildlife haven for travellers, a unique safari style park that lets you observe wild animals in their natural habitats. Visitors can travel along the 15km road through prairies, forests and hills while spotting white tailed deer, bears, beavers, racoons and boars alike,
and for those brave enough, the park offers a once-in-a-lifetime sleepover experience in a Wolf Cabin.
VIBRANT FESTIVALS
Festivals are a celebration of life, and the people of Québec love to celebrate by expressing their creativity and contagious joie de vivre that has given rise to an eclectic year-round festival scene. Music, comedy, food, film, art, culture and sports - Québec has it all. Montréal Jazz Festival is the largest on earth with 800 concerts, two and
a half million visitors and the likes
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CANADA
CANADIAN AFFAIR
LAUNCHES JANUARY SALE
AND AGENT INCENTIVE
Canadian Affair has launched its January Sale which runs until 31st January 2023.
With four exclusive offers for travel in 2023, the sale includes discounts or value adds on rail, cruise, fly-drive and motorhome holidays.
Canadian Affair is also offering up to £500 off fly-drive holidays. Savings start from £100 for a fly drive holiday with a value of £2,500 - £2,999 and ranges up to a £500 saving for holidays valued at over £10,000.
Cruise holiday bookings with Holland America Line
will include an onboard credit of up to $600 per cabin. Canadian Affair is also offering a free rail upgrade applicable on selected 2-day tours in 2023 and 10% off all Motorhome package bookings.
In addition the operator is running a agent incentive and has allocated up to £100,000 for the rewards it incorporates.
Entitled the ‘Three Peaks’ incentive, the first ‘peak’ enables agents to earn up to £125 of Love2Shop vouchers per booking made during the sale. The second peak are eight cruise fam trips to be won and the third is ten Toronto city breaks for two.
Every agent booking counts as an automatic entry to the prize draw for both the fam trip and the city breaks.
AIR TRANSAT RE-LAUNCHES
ONLINE AGENTS TRAINING COURSE
Air Transat has relaunched its agents training course. Connecting the UK to Canada and beyond, Air Transat flies direct year-round from Glasgow, Manchester and London Gatwick and from Dublin in the summer. Flying direct to Montreal and Toronto, with seamless connections to Quebec City, Vancouver, Calgary, Florida and California. The free course, which is offered in association with Online Travel Training, features training on the airline’s onboard experience, new aircraft and expanding routes.
The course modules also cover:
• About Air Transat: An introduction to their global network,
routes and connections
• Fare types & inclusions: Covering their simple pricing structure and ancillary services, making it easier to understand and sell
• Onboard comfort & inflight services: Discover their two travel classes and inflight services, along with the free-to- join kids club and youth solo travel - making travel easier for families
• Travel information: Learn more about their fleet, check-in options and group travel
Participants who complete the course by 28th February, 2023 will be in with the chance to win a £100 Love2Shop e-voucher in the airline’s monthly draw. One £100 Love2Shop e-voucher winner will be selected at random in January and February 2023 from all those who complete the whole course and receive a digital Certificate of Completion. Open to UK travel agents and only one entry per person. T&Cs apply.
To join the course and for more information, please visit:
airtransat-ott.com
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CANADA & USA SEAT SALE
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Fly direct to Canada and beyond from Glasgow, Manchester, Dublin, and London
Connections to west coast Canada, Florida & California*
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Summer 2023 now bookable via the GDS or online
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CANADA
TITAN LAUNCHES ITS BRAND NEW WORLDWIDE BROCHURE
Titan Travel has launched its latest Worldwide brochure and its New Year airport lounge pass offer.
The brochure features 25 new Titan tours; recommendations on how customers can extend their holiday based on the
tour or destination included throughout; expert tips from Titan’s Tour Managers, Product Managers and in-house travel experts and a Flexi Deposit available on 2023/24 departures - changes can be made to the holiday at any time up until final payment, with no additional fee.
Titan is also offering every customer a free airport lounge pass at No1 and Aspire Lounges on every new international booking made through to 31st January 2023. The operator’s first Worldwide edition for 2023 and 2024 departures features a host of new tours, including a journey through the Rocky Mountains, Jasper and Banff.
The 11-day Journey Through the Clouds escorted tour, priced from £4,249pp includes Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies, with a trip on board Rocky Mountaineer as well as five days exploring Jasper and Banff.
The tour includes 9-nights hotel accommodation, 14 meals and 6 excursions. The price also includes Titan’s VIP door- to-door travel service, services of a Titan tour manager and return international flights from London Heathrow with
Air Canada. Based on departures 02 May 2023.
DINE OUT IN VANCOUVER
Destination Vancouver will be staging its 21st Annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival from 20th January
to 5th February. More than 350 restaurants will
be offering special set menus and unique culinary experiences priced from $20-$34, $35-$50,
or $54-$64.
The annual festival will also feature special events and Downtown Vancouver hotel offers. The Vancouver World Chef Exchange will take place at a selection of Vancouver’s newly awarded MICHELIN Star restaurants, where they will host chefs from different destinations for a one-of-a-kind dinner. For a more casual Dine Out Vancouver experience, Street Food City will take place outside the Vancouver Art Gallery from 21st - 29th January, for a selection of meals from a collection of the city’s food trucks.
times weekly Fort McMurray-Toronto flights resuming 1st May and three-times weekly Calgary-Quebec City flights starting 19th June.
In addition, Air Canada is planning daily widebody service on its Ottawa-Vancouver route while also offering options to Kelowna and Victoria through its three main hubs.
AIR CANADA ANNOUNCES NEW
SERVICES ON CANADIAN NETWORK
Air Canada has announced a new service between Montreal and Fort McMurray that will launch in June 2023 as part of the carrier’s Canadian summer schedule.
The airline is also restoring suspended services and increasing frequencies on popular routes across Canada, as the company augments its Canadian network following the pandemic.
Flights between Montreal and Fort McMurray will begin 20th June, 2023, operated year-round, three days a week, by
Air Canada Rouge using an Airbus A319 aircraft with 136 seats in a Premium Rouge and Economy Class configuration. With its new Montreal and existing Toronto service,
Air Canada will be the only carrier connecting Fort McMurray non-stop to Quebec and Ontario.
Air Canada also announced the resumption of several seasonal routes and one previously suspended route, including daily Gander-Toronto flights beginning 1st June, London, Ontario-Montreal flights beginning 17th June, four-
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With one of the longest ski resort seasons in North America, Whistler Blackcomb is open for skiing and snowboarding until 22nd May, 2023.
Long-term weather forecasters are predicting that it will be another great winter for skiing and snowboarding, on top of Whistler’s reliably deep average snowfall of 10.8 metres (35.5 feet) every year and extensive snowmaking infrastructure.
The resort was recently voted number one in Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards Best Ski Resorts in the World (North America) 2022.
This season will see new upgrades to improve wait times, including a new high-speed 10-person gondola replacing the six-person Creekside Gondola and the Big Red Express Chairlift, which will increase its capacity from four to six people per chair.
Also new this season is an expansion of ski and ride camps for women, including options for beginner to advanced skiers and snowboarders.
This winter will also see the return of a number of events, including the World Ski and Snowboard Festival, Fire
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PLAYA HOTELS & RESORTS
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Caribbean resort specialist, Playa Hotels & Resorts, has joined TIPTO, with the aim of boosting agent relationships to support its ramp up of trade facing activity in 2023.
With a collection of luxury ocean front properties, Playa Hotels & Resorts offers six unique all-inclusive brands - Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts; Hayatt Ziva and Zilara Resorts; Wyndham Alltra Resort; Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection Adult Only Resort; and Jewel Resorts - located in the Dominican Republic; Mexico and Jamaica.
Jade Calver, Business Development Manager, Playa Hotels & Resorts, UK and Ireland (pictured) comments : “We are thrilled to be partnering with TIPTO in 2023 and truly excited to be able to hit the road for the first of many agent events in January.
“Our TIPTO membership comes at a time when Playa Hotels & Resorts
is ramping up activity to promote its product to the UK travel trade. TIPTO
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significant support, bringing us face to face with key agents and allowing us to showcase our fantastic Caribbean resorts to aid agents in selling them consistently and effectively.”
TIPTO membership will also support Playa Rewards (www. playarewards.co.uk), the brand’s agent rewards portal which currently offers agents the opportunity to earn up to £25
for every booking logged. This resource also provides online training, live hotel webinars, competitions including the opportunity to win FAM trip places, as well as the opportunity to download hotel fact sheets, images and videos.
THE GREAT ADVENTURE
SALE IS BACK!
G Adventures has launched their Great Adventure Sale, with savings of up to 25% off trips throughout 2023.
Running until 31st January 2023, the sale features hundreds of trips, split into two departure windows to incorporate the best travel months for each destination; from now up to 30th June 2023 and 1st July 2023 to 15th December 2023.
Running across a number of G Adventures travel styles, including Classic, Active, Marine, Local Living and 18-to- Thirtysomethings, the sale will also feature a number of new trips for 2023, including a seven-day Greek Island hopping adventure for young travellers, a five-day Moroccan Sahara Discovery and a six-day hiking trip in southern Iceland.
Great Adventure Sale trips includes Sailing Thailand
- Phuket to Phuket. This week-long trip sails around Thailand’s southern islands, with guests sleeping aboard their very own catamaran. Clients can enjoy kayaking, swimming and hiking as well as the chance to visit remote locations, beach fronted jungles and some popular nightlife spots such as Ko Phi Phi. Save up to 25% with prices starting from £1,124 per person (usually £1,499) for departures in February 2023.
JULES VERNE BEGINS WORKING WITH AGENTS
Cultural escorted tours specialist, Jules Verne, has officially started working with trade agents to expand its customer reach under new General Manager, Debbie O’Neill. Jules Verne was founded in 1978 by Philip Morrell and now offers nearly 200 tours, including river cruises.
To kick start 2023, the company is now looking to build relationships with the trade. It has signed with Hays Travel, Travel Counsellors and The Midcounties Co- operative (Co-op Travel) offering a competitive commission level. The escorted group tours specialist is also actively inviting other agents to get in touch and has set up a dedicated trade group Facebook page: Jules Verne Agents
The trade team is being headed up by Abbey Renshaw, Business Development and Communications Manager. In her role, Abbey will be spending 2023 visiting trade agents, attending key travel events and conferences in order to help educate agents on Jules Verne. For more information, email: [email protected]
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Adults-only Hyatt ZilaraTM and all-ages Hyatt ZivaTM all-inclusive resorts are located in the most lush, breathtaking settings in Mexico and the Caribbean. Here anything is possible, because everything is included, from luxury accommodations and authentic dining options to world- class entertainment and locally inspired activities.
Hilton All-inclusive resorts give guests the freedom to enjoy everything! Each adult and all-ages resort offers infinite beauty and countless amenities like picturesque views, luxurious suites, distinctive activities and endless dining and drinks on the world’s most enviable shores. Whether it’s an intimate couple’s getaway or an adventure for
the whole family, Hilton’s newest luxury resort collection includes everything under a sun-soaked sky for the perfect vacation.
The ultimate carefree vacation awaits at our all-ages and adults-only resorts. Everything you’ve been daydreaming of all-in-one place. Picture-perfect beaches, inviting pools, gourmet meals paired with creative cocktails. It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. Put on your out of office. Take off to Wyndham Alltra all-inclusive resorts.
From soul-stirring landscapes and unlimited entertainment to upscale accommodations and superior service, Jewel Resorts offer quintessential island luxury. Whether it’s a sophisticated adults-only getaway at Jewel Paradise Cove or nonstop family-fun at Jewel Grande, guests can indulge in breathtaking beaches, diverse dining options, limitless libations, numerous watersports and extravagant accommodations, all included in their stay.
Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection Adult All-Inclusive Resort
Set along the Dominican Republic’s pure white sand beach, adults-
only Sanctuary Cap Cana breathes luxury and romance, resembling a colonial castle town perched on a cliff by the sea. Combining beautiful architectural design with impeccable service and lavish accommodations, all-inclusive Sanctuary Cap Cana offers unlimited access to endless luxury.
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CRUISE
NEW CRUISE SALE FROM
OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES 2024-2025 TROPICS & EXOTICS VOYAGES
Oceania Cruises has unveiled its 2024-2025 Tropics and Exotics Collection of itineraries. The new collection of 157 voyages spans seven continents and ranges from 7 to 200 days in length.
Featuring more than 300 ports of call, the collection includes 14 new off-the-beaten-path ports and 451 overnight stays across 123 voyages.
Destination immersion is a key element of the 2024- 2025 Tropics and Exotics Collection with a wide variety of voyages focused on singular destinations such as the Amazon, the coastal villages of Brazil, the Arabian Peninsula, Japan and a circumnavigation of Australia. There are also in-depth explorations of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, the yacht harbours and tiny atolls of the South Pacific and an early-spring traverse of
the North Pacific that combines Japan’s northern prefectures with the Alaska outposts of Dutch Harbour, Kodiak, and Whittier.
The collection also offers a range of Grand Voyages, with options linking multiple distinct regions and region- specific journeys that feature in-depth explorations of South America, the South Pacific, Southeast Asia and extended Caribbean and Panama Canal journeys.
New ports of call include Camarones, Argentina; Champagne Bay, Vanuatu; Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, Tristan da Cunha; Hambantota, Sri Lanka;
Isla de los Estados, Argentina and Puerto del Rosario, Canary Islands.
FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its Cruise Sale, with prices starting from £499 per person, plus a choice of a free all inclusive drinks package or on board spending credit, when booked by 31st January inclusive.
The offer features more than 90 sailings, with durations ranging from five to 29 nights, with each cruise including Fred. Olsen’s hand-crafted itineraries offering their brand-new Signature Experiences. Departures are available from Rosyth, Newcastle, Liverpool and Southampton.
Solo travellers can sail from £699 per person, including the opportunity to seek out some winter sunshine on a six-night cruise to Northern Spain aboard flagship Bolette.
Highlights of Fred. Olsen’s Cruise Sale include Bolette’s 14-night ‘Summertime in Lapland and Scandinavia’ cruise. Departing from Newcastle on 1st July 2023, prices start from £2,099 per person. Enjoy free drinks or on board spend when booked before 31st January 2023.
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Throughout January, Windstar Cruises is offering agents a £30 voucher of their choice for any booking that they make.
There is no limit to the number of bookings, so the more Windstar cruises agents book, the more money they will earn. All bookings must be made between 1st and 31st January 2023. For further information or to register bookings, email [email protected]
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