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INTREPID TRAVEL LAUNCHES AGENT INCENTIVE
Intrepid Travel has launched an incentive for agents, Zero to Hero, which lets them earn their way to a free small group adventure.
Zero to Hero is open to UK & Ireland agents who have been employed in the industry for 12 months or less, or who haven’t booked Intrepid for at least 12 months prior to the start of the incentive.
Agents who get involved by completing the Intrepid Training Course on OTT and selling three eligible Intrepid trips, will earn themselves an Intrepid Urban Adventures voucher. Agents who sell a further two trips will also earn a free Intrepid trip in destinations like Costa Rica,
Sri Lanka and Jordan - terms & conditions apply.
Joanna Reeve, Intrepid’s head of business development and partnerships, said: “Following on from our successful ‘Sell 3, Travel Free’ incentive, we wanted to put a new initiative in place that helps to nurture new talent in the industry and supports agents new to adventure touring.
“The best way to learn about our style of travel that’s designed to truly experience local culture is to experience it firsthand, so we can’t wait to have more agents joining our small group adventures.”
The Zero to Hero incentive closes 31 December 2023. Agents must email intrepidlovesagents@intrepid travel.com with their OTT completion certificate and booking references to claim each prize.
ABERCROMBIE & KENT EXPANDS INTO COSTA RICA WITH DMC OPENING
Abercrombie & Kent has announced its expansion into Costa Rica with the opening of a Destination Management Company (DMC).
By establishing its own DMC in Costa Rica, A&K aims to deliver the same level of service it offers globally with travel experiences that showcase the essence of each destination. Costa Rica’s natural beauty, rich biodiversity and dedication to sustainable tourism make it a perfect addition to A&K’s global portfolio.
Martin Froggatt, Chief Destination Officer at A&K Travel Group, comments: “Costa Rica consistently ranks as a top seller among our Central American destinations, so
it made perfect sense to set up operations here. Now, we’re ready and enthusiastic to design outstanding travel experiences that deeply connect visitors to the distinct features of this remarkable destination.”
By setting up their own office, A&K hires and trains local staff, purchasing equipment and building the infrastructure needed to support sustainable tourism. They provide job opportunities to a diverse workforce
of more than 2,500 citizens of the countries where they operate, along with on-going training in subjects such as computers, first aid, driver training, history, geography, natural resources and conservation.
Through its philanthropic arm, Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP), A&K actively supports community partners involved in education, healthcare, conservation and enterprise development.
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‘TREES FOR DAYS’ INITIATIVE LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY ONE TREE PER G ADVENTURES’ TRAVELLER TO BE PLANTED PER DAY
The planet is facing an environmental crisis that is becoming increasingly urgent. Travel companies - and travellers - have the potential to play an important role helping protect the earth for future generations.
Local communities can also be pivotal in helping to alleviate the climate biodiversity crisis as they protect their local environment for tourism purposes, helping to regenerate natural landscapes impacted by global warming.
This World Tourism Day, celebrated
on 27 September, community tourism pioneer, G Adventures, launched its new “Trees for Days” initiative bringing the protection of the environment and empowerment of local communities closer together to enact powerful change through travel and tourism.
For every day a traveller is on a
G Adventures tour, one tree will be grown in their name, helping to both reduce carbon emissions and increase support in 17 local communities around the world.
The tree-planting projects are in locations that have been severely impacted by climate change through deforestation, or that are currently under threat. By supporting the development of sustainable tourism enterprises within these communities, the travel industry can help protect the environment, as well as create additional income streams for local people, most often benefiting and empowering marginalized Indigenous populations, women and youth.
In partnership with G Adventures’ non-profit partner Planeterra, which uses community tourism to change lives and Reforest, which actively supports tree planting and forest conservation work around the world, one million trees have already been purchased, as the small group adventure operator has backdated the planting of trees for all travellers booked since 1st January 2023.
Each time a traveller books a trip with G Adventures, a tree bundle purchase will be made - with trees purchased in the destination they are travelling to wherever possible.
Travellers will be able to log into their
G Adventures account and keep tabs on their tree grove - how many they’ve grown, where they’ve planted roots and even add more to their forest when they travel independently.
Founded in 1990 by social entrepreneur Bruce Poon Tip,
G Adventures is a small group adventure travel operator offering more than 750 trips in 100 countries, on all seven continents. G Adventures’ award-winning trips already support local communities, giving travellers meaningful experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, while offering them the freedom and flexibility to explore on their own.
It’s responsible approach to travel is demonstrated through its ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives, which include travel guidelines for children, wildlife and Indigenous people, community- based social enterprise projects travellers can experience on a trip
and its industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’ assessment which measures how many traveller dollars stay in the
local economy.
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CONTIKI LAUNCH FIRST EVER K-WAVE TOUR OF SOUTH KOREA
Contiki, the social travel brand for 18-35s, has announced the first ever youth-focussed trip to South Korea.
The 9-day trip begins and ends in Seoul with a focus on K-Wave Culture in addition to the more traditional tourist hotspots, something previously unavailable as a guided tour. Activities include a high-speed rail journey to Busan, plus
a stopover at Jeonju – the UNESCO World Heritage town known for its traditional ambience and local hospitality.
In and around the capital, guests will have the chance to visit Gangnam, made famous worldwide by Psy’s smash hit song ‘Gangnam Style’, along with Seongsu – once known as a shoe-making district and now considered one of South Korea’s most exciting shopping districts.
Experiences included on the tour are a trip to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), where on a clear day you can look over the border into North Korea, a visit to the Awon Hanok Gallery along with plenty of authentic cuisine – including a Korean BBQ dinner on the final night. Guests will also have the chance to discover Busan by night on board a private yacht, to watch a baseball game and to star in their very own K-pop music video.
“Over the past few years, South Korea has become a powerhouse for popular culture,” says Taryn Welsh, Operations Director, Asia at Contiki. “It’s now one of the most sought-after travel destinations among 18-35s globally, thanks in no small part to movies and TV shows such as Parasite and Squid Game, plus the rising popularity of K-pop and K-beauty.
“We’re delighted to be launching this trip. It does a great job of showcasing both the modern and traditional aspects of this diverse and wonderful country. Travellers will flitter from traditional Buddhist temples to the vending machines of Gangnam and back again.
“And with Contiki, they don’t need to worry about the language barriers, navigation, transport or anything like that. Our Trip Manager and local guide take care of all this for them, so they’re free to relax and enjoy their trip.”
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TITAN TRAVEL’S INAUGURAL PRIVATE JET ADVENTURE TAKES OFF
Titan Travel recently waved off its first-ever private jet holiday on a 23-day ‘Captivating Cultures’ grand tour.
The 737-400 single aisle aircraft, featured five cabin crew, a flight deck of three pilots and three tour managers and an aviation specialist operations director on board to oversee the tour.
Saga Travel Group’s CEO, John Constable and Marketing Director, Lisa Warner were on hand to see the group off on their travels. Constable commented: “We’re delighted that our inaugural private jet tour has taken to the skies and we wish all our guests an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
“They were in high-spirits as they boarded, looking forward to the next 23-days and nine cultural destinations from Petra to the Taj Mahal and Samarkand. We can’t wait to hear all their stories when they return!”
The tour included Rome, Montenegro, Jordan, India and Uzbekistan and ended in Istanbul and featured once-in-a-lifetime experiences, many of which will be exclusive to the group including a visit to the Vatican before it opened, cruising in the Bay of Kotor, visiting iconic Petra and sitting under the stars in Wadi Rum desert. India involved a tour of the Palace of the Winds, game drives in search of tigers and dawn views of the Taj Mahal.
Titan is repeating the Captivating Cultures private jet tour in September 2024 and also has a 21-day round- the-world tour that departs in November 2024 and takes in Rio de Janeiro, Easter Island, Fiji, Sydney, Siem Reap, Agra, Delhi and the Maasai Mara. The operator is also set to launch a new 2025 Spice Route private jet tour shortly.
John Constable continued: “The Captivating Cultures private jet tour has proved incredibly popular and was 70% sold within two months of opening for sale, so we are hosting another one next year, along with a round- the-world option. There’s also a 2025 Spice Route launching on sale in the coming weeks, which we’ve already had significant pre-registrations for.”
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INTRODUCING LEGER HOLIDAYS’ NEW UK BREAKS FIRST STAND-ALONE UK & IRELAND BROCHURE
Leger Holidays, the fully escorted coach tours company well
known for its vast choice of European coach holidays, has launched an expanded range
of NEW UK breaks, featuring
three collections – Silver Service Signature Collection, Self-Drive
& Tour and Self-Drive Hotel Breaks. With many of the holidays showcased in Leger Holidays’ new ‘Britain and Ireland 2023-2025 Collection’ brochure.
The Silver Service Signature Collection features 24 fully escorted coach tours, each with luxurious, hand-picked accommodation, carefully planned itineraries and excursions and travel
by luxury coach aboard Silver Service coaches. These coaches offer added comfort, with reclining seats, personal tables, retractable footrests and
a spacious rear lounge that allows passengers to socialise while travelling.
The hand-picked hotels are situated in favourite locations and with everything from cliff top coastal retreats offering breathtaking panoramic views and contemporary properties with stylish touches, to historic inns steeped in character and charm. A selection of Warner Hotel Breaks, exclusively for adults, can also be found in the Silver Service Signature Collection.
Self-Drive & Tour holidays feature flexible travel so customers can
excellent facilities and fantastic locations. With 25 holidays in the collection, customers can enjoy a tour of Sandringham House, journey along the nostalgic Dartmouth Steam Railway, or even discover magnificent Castle Howard.
With 31 holidays in the new Self-Drive Hotel Breaks collection, customers can travel to their chosen holiday destination their own way and discover the local sights and attractions at their leisure. Featuring comfortable 3-star accommodation situated in some of the most popular destinations across the UK, each break includes breakfast and evening meals.
There are 80 breaks in Leger Holidays’ new collection, with prices starting from only £139pp. Travel agents
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This winter escape takes in the delights of the wonderful Cornish coast. Staying at one of Cornwall’s finest luxury hotels, the 4-star Carlyon Bay Hotel, guests can enjoy stunning sea views, an award-winning restaurant, excellent leisure facilities and a private beach. Excursions include visits to Bodmin Jail, the famous Jamaica Inn, Truro and the Eden Project.
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Combining three nostalgic rail journeys with scenic walks, this holiday showcases the outstanding natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. On the itinerary is a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway, a riverside walk through the Bolton Estate, the chance to explore landscapes that inspired ‘Wuthering Heights’.
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RIVIERA TRAVEL LAUNCHES 2025 WORLDWIDE TOURING PROGRAMME
Riviera Travel has announced the launch of their new long-haul, escorted tour programme for 2025 featuring a total of 59 itineraries, offering over 300 departures to destinations including Australia, Africa, Asia, South America and the USA.
Alongside Riviera’s ‘classic’ escorted tour options, the programme includes 14 ‘signature’ tours, which are for groups of a maximum 25 guests and include enhanced experiences, as well as 12 tours dedicated to solo travellers.
Three itineraries are new for 2025 and include Icons of Japan for solo travellers; Highlights of Australia and Highlights of Australia with Uluru Extension.
The 17-day Australia programme includes stays in Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns and Melbourne with guided tours and the chance to explore independently; visits to the Blue Mountains, Phillip Island and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary; a river cruise in Brisbane; and a cruise to
the Great Barrier Reef or 20 days including everything featured in the 17-day tour, plus a three-night extension in Uluru. Additional excursions comprise guided walks of Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Park and a sunset dinner at Ayers Rock.
All tours include return flights; transfers; all scheduled visits and tours; breakfast and select meals; and the services of a Rivera Travel tour manager throughout.
Will Sarson, Head of Product at Riviera Travel, said: “Riviera’s 2025 tour programme will showcase destinations across the world to our guests in comfort and style. The diverse range of departures on sale, including signature experiences and exclusive solo traveller options, offer the perfect balance of expert guided insight and independent adventure.”
JUST YOU LAUNCHES NEW HOLIDAYS TO EUROPE AND SOUTH AFRICA
Just You has launched its latest brochure which includes the full 2024 collection and long-haul holidays for 2025, all with an early booking offffer of up to £250 per person.
“Our new brochure has every Just You holiday for the 2024 season and all of our worldwide holidays for 2025, as we know
that our customers look to book their long-haul adventures as early
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“We have also launched new tours to Greece, Norway and an amazing South Africa safari experience. To celebrate the launch of our brochure, we are offering our early bookers a saving of up to £250 per person on the majority of our holidays,” said Adam Kemp, Just You’s Managing Director.
Just You’s 10-day South Africa Safari Adventure is based in a luxury boutique lodge in South Africa’s Mabula Game Reserve, the first-ever savannah biosphere reserve. From the Safari Plains Lodge, customers will head out
on morning and afternoon game drives to the Waterburg Biosphere in the Waterburg Mountains of the Limpopo Province, to spot the Big Five - along with other wildlife including the nocturnal brown hyena, jackal and cheetah.
“Just You’s South Africa Safari Adventure, is the perfect holiday for anyone looking for the ultimate wildlife experience. With two daily game drives around the Mabula Game Reserve, our customers will have the best chance of seeing the Big Five, along with a huge range of other wild animals, all in the company of expert guides with incredible knowledge about the reserve and its inhabitants. After the game drive, our customers will relax in five-star luxury in a boutique lodge, complete with swimming pool, and all meals which offer that local flavour,” said Adam.
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When it comes to exploring Italy’s mesmerising landscapes, rich history and vibrant culture, no one does it better than Newmarket Holidays.
As the go-to Italian specialists and experts in this wish-list destination, we offer a diverse range of award-winning fully escorted tours that cater to every traveller’s taste and preferences. With a reputation built on excellence and
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Among our incredible array of offerings, there are three standout types of holidays that are sure to appeal. Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast is a recurrent favourite and bestseller for customers, departing from Edinburgh (EDI) and Manchester (MAN). During this getaway to one
of the Mediterranean’s most highly favoured corners, customers can delve into the enchanting world of Capri, explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii and soak in the stunning vistas of the Amalfi Coast.
A Snapshot of Western Sicily is exclusively for solo travellers flying from Edinburgh (EDI). This new addition to our Solo Traveller touring collection allows them to experience the lesser-known wonders of Sicily, with like-minded customers, while immersing themselves in the historical, cultural and culinary highlights of this enchanting region.
If your customers are after a no- touring, stay-put holiday, Lake Garda allows for a more personalised European escape.
Departing from Edinburgh (EDI), Glasgow (GLA) and Manchester (MAN), this option gives your customers the freedom and flexibility to select from 12 different hotels and four distinct excursions. Customers are then able to tailor their holidays to do as much or as little as they like on the sun-soaked shores of Italy’s largest lake.
A SUPPORTIVE ON-THE-ROAD TEAM
Newmarket Holiday always believes in going the extra mile to ensure you and your customers have the best experience possible. That’s why we have our dedicated on-the-road team of Amy and Darren to help you, from showcasing offers, queries and facilitating product training.
AGENT-FRIENDLY TOOLS
We understand the importance of making your job easier. That’s why we also provide you with a comprehensive agent website that includes downloadable posters. These posters can be personalised with your agency’s logo, allowing you to effectively promote our Italian holidays to your customers. With these tools at your disposal, you can easily promote these holidays on your social media pages or good old-fashioned windows!
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Discover Asia
Sri Lanka - Temples, Safari and Beach
14-day escorted tour now from £2,712pp | Sep 2024 - Nov 2024 | Fly from Manchester
India’s Golden Triangle, Shimla, and Amritsar’s Golden Temple
16-day escorted tour now from £2,804pp
| Feb 2024 - Nov 2025 | Fly from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Manchester
Kerala & India’s Beautiful South
18-day escorted tour now from £2,708pp | Jan 2024 - Nov 2025 | Fly from Manchester
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Follow the Mekong - Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam
15-day escorted tour now from £3,305pp | Nov 2023 - Nov 2025 | Fly Manchester
Your escorted tour specialists
10%
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Darren
North of England & Isle of Man
Phone: 07736 041351 or email: [email protected]
Darren Newmarket
Amy
Scotland & Northern Ireland
Phone: 07423 122875 or email: [email protected]
Newmarket Amy
For Agency Sales Email: [email protected] Call 0330 341 1929 | Visit newmarketholidays.co.uk/agents-area
EMERALD CRUISES ANNOUNCES OCEAN AUTUMN SALE EVENT
Emerald Cruises is offering agents savings on a select number of 2023 and 2024 yacht cruises with sailings starting from £3,195 including flights (terms and conditions apply).
Guests heading to the Mediterranean on board Emerald Azzurra or Emerald Sakara can save up to 10 per cent whilst guests choosing a Caribbean itinerary can enjoy a second guest sails free offer (not applicable to flights, taxes and port charges.) All itineraries included in the Autumn Sale Event feature a Free Drinks Package.
Highlights include the eight-day Grenadines & Grenada Adventure cruising from £3,195 per person including flights based on 25th November 2023 departure. This itinerary sails a roundtrip from Bridgetown, Barbados and visits Tobago Cays, Bequia Island, Saint Vincent, Union Island, Mayreau Island and Carriacou Island.
The eight-day Hidden Charms of the Caribbean itinerary based on 09 December 2023 departure sails from San Juan to Culebra, Vieques Island, St John, White Bay, Gustavia, Friars Beach and ends in St John.
Alternatively in the Mediterranean, the eight-day French Italian Rivieras with Corsica itinerary, departs on 18 May 2024 and sails from Civitavecchia and visits Porto Ercole, Bonifacio, Calvi Portoferraio, Portofino, Menton and Nice.
AGENTS GOT A TASTE OF THE HIGH LIFE ON BOARD ULTRA-LUXURY YACHT, SCENIC ECLIPSE II WHEN SHE SAILED INTO SCOTLAND
LEAVES ARE FALLING... AUTUMN IS CALLING
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Discover Australia
We pride ourselves on unbeatable service, a fantastic range of properties and exceptional knowledge on all our destinations. As one of the world’s smallest continents, yet largest countries, Australia is a land of magnificent contrasts. A remarkable cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years, UNESCO World Heritage sites, glorious beaches, unique wildlife, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Australia is a spectacular country filled with extraordinary people and places and is the perfect holiday destination. Keep an eye out for our upcoming brochure release.
For more information, or to book please call 01425 480400
With over five miles of Boardwalk alongside clean, white, sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City serves as the perfect getaway for fun times and memorable experiences.
Atlantic City’s casino hotel properties offer the hottest action in casino gambling and sports betting, exceptional entertainment, first class accommodations, exciting nightlife and so much more.
The world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, the first incarnation of which was built in 1870, was originally constructed in order to help adjacent hotels keep sand out of their lobbies. Over the years, the Boardwalk has grown to its current length of 5.5 miles.
As well as its famous casino properties, the Boardwalk is also home to many shops, eateries, amusement piers and beach bars. It plays host to dozens of seasonal events including concerts, parades, festivals, competitions
and more.
Atlantic City’s calendar of events contains a fun-filled lineup that
the entire family can enjoy, from
the Atlantic City Airshow to the Fourth of July fireworks. Enjoy the Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival, Boardwalk summer beach concerts and Atlantic City restaurant Week. Visitors of all ages will find captivating entertainment and events all throughout the year.
THINGS TO DO IN ATLANTIC CITY
Shopping
Atlantic City features hundreds of shops on the Boardwalk, inside the nine gaming properties and throughout downtown. Tanger Outlets is a 15-city block retail and dining district which offers top name retail options at discounted prices.
Entertainment
Year round, the entertainment industry’s leading performers, acts, shows and concerts call Atlantic City home, thanks to the city’s world class entertainment facilities and venues.
Dining
Atlantic City’s culinary offering is
an enticing eclectic mix of gourmet restaurants with internationally acclaimed chefs, small family- owned eateries, buffets and instantly recognisable chain establishments.
Wineries, breweries
and distilleries
Atlantic City area wineries, craft breweries and distilleries boast award winning beers, wines and spirits including sparkling wines, chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. The region
is rich with vineyards offering picturesque tours and tastings.
Golf
The greater Atlantic City region also boasts 20 championship calibre golf courses within a short, 30-minute drive and comprise the tranquil beauty of wetlands, stunning bay views, challenging landscapes, rolling fairways, stretches of sand bunkers, tall pine trees and majestic vineyards.
Steel Pier
Steel Pier is one of the most historic and iconic landmarks in Atlantic City and features rides, games and multiple food options. Steel Pier also offers helicopter riders, boasts a custom carousel depicting scenes from the city’s history and is home to The Wheel, which is 227 feet tall and has 40 temperature-controlled gondolas.
Absecon Lighthouse
Designed by Civil War General George Meade and built in 1857, the Absecon Lighthouse is New Jersey’s tallest lighthouse. Visitors who climb the 228- step historic structure will be rewarded with a bird’s eye view of Atlantic City’s dazzling skyline and back bay.
Gardner’s Basin
Nestled on a protected channel along the back bays, directly across from the state marina and Coast Guard station, here you can go on dolphin watching and fishing cruises, enjoy seafood eateries and ale house brews and visit the Atlantic City Aquarium.
For more information about Atlantic City, visit: www.visitatlanticcity.com
FAMILY FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT AT ATLANTIC CITY
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24-hour gaming World-famous White sandy & entertainment boardwalk beaches
Visit Atlantic City received funding through a grant from the NJ Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.
Book your Atlantic City Escape! Heather Colache 609.318.6097 [email protected]
visitatlanticcity.com/group-travel
SNAPSHOTS
THE SPAA SPARKLE AWARDS TOOK PLACE IN GLASGOW TO RECOGNISE HARD WORKING AGENCY STAFF ACROSS SCOTLAND
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travelmatters.biz
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SALESMATTERS WITH... IBEROSTAR HOTELS & RESORTS
What are the best ways to check pricing and availability and make a reservation?
We work with all the major bed
banks and tour operators. We also have our own booking system www.IberostarPro.com which has proven to be very popular this year, offering great commission levels and flexible policies for our agent partners.
Tell us about Iberostar’s sustainability policy and carbon reduction programmes?
Our journey to carbon neutrality in 2030 is made up of 3 pillars. Firstly, moving towards a circular economy
- we have been free of single use plastics since 2020 and we’ll be waste free by 2025.
We also continue to focus on our coastal health and responsible consumption of seafood - of which will be 100% responsibly sourced by 2025.
We also now have our first zero emission hotels in Mallorca and Montenegro, and all of our hotels in Spain are now run on renewable electricity.
What’s your groups policy?
As a BDM I am the sole point of contact for agents with group enquiries (eilidh. [email protected]). We have groups departments throughout our entire portfolio, so I am able to forward on any queries that our agent partners might have.
We are also delighted to be able to offer group bookings of up to eight rooms directly with www.IberostarPro.com.
Can you share with us any success stories with agents selling Iberostar?
Sales with our agent partners have gone through the roof this year which is amazing to see! This year we were thrilled to become the top selling hotel chain with a well-known lux home working agency. We’re very creative in ideas - for example we have introduced our ‘Iberostar Reporter’ concept with them, something that we would love to replicate with other agent partners. Of course, other ideas are always welcome!
How many hotels and locations
do you have worldwide and
what’s the key demographic?
We have a portfolio of over 100 properties worldwide, with over 80% of them in a beachfront location. We have hotels for families such as our newly renovated Iberostar Selection Albufera Park, adult focused properties such as Iberostar Grand El Mirador and lastly, we have our urban hotels - featuring in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona
and Lisbon.
Iberostar Grand El Mirado
What can guests expect when
Yes, we do! www.staragents.com
is our very popular agent incentive programme. All bookings made (via all channels) qualify for points that can go towards free stays. More importantly, agents receive 50% off their own accommodation just by signing up!
If you haven’t already done so, then please register at www.staragents.com.
they stay at an Iberostar Hotel?
We take care of our guests and
every detail that accompanies them whilst staying with us. They can expect to have a sustainable, high quality stay. Gastronomy is key, so they will certainly have a unique culinary experience. Also, through
our personalised decoration and architecture, we are able to make our guests feel at home, without losing the essence of an Iberostar Hotel.
Do you offer travel agent
What support and assistance
can you offer to travel agents?
We have a team of three based throughout the UK - we are always willing to train and educate on the world of Iberostar! Whether it’s a webinar or in-person training - we are always available to help.
EILIDH MARSHALL
concessionary rates?
Business Development Manager
UK & Ireland, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts [email protected]
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EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF LAPLAND ON AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE HIGH ABOVE THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
On an Inghams Lapland holiday, clients will experience a winter wonderland like never before. They can take a ride in a reindeer or husky-drawn sleigh, dash through enchanting snow-laden forests on a snowmobile and wonder at the Northern Lights dancing across a star-studded night sky. And there’s magic for all the family on our three and four- night Santa Breaks.
There’s plenty to do in Lapland and with Inghams you can pre-book a whole host of excursions such as snowmobiling, reindeer sleigh ride, husky-sled safaris, skiing and cross- country skiing. Not forgetting the search for the Northern Lights! On
an Inghams 7-night holiday, you can add an overnight stay in a glass igloo or aurora cabin with an unobstructed view of the starry night sky.
Nothing compares to visiting Santa and his helpers in their home in Lapland - a snowy winter wonderland like no other. Clients can make the spirit of Christmas come alive on a magical adventure to see Santa and have an authentic festive experience with family and friends. Holidaymakers can visit Santa’s elves’ hideaway, hidden away in a snowy, candlelit, magic forest - full of atmosphere and fun for the children.
They can take a peak in one of Santa’s workshops and make gingerbread with his elves, take part in Elf school and various snow games for the youngsters - tobogganing and snowballs are always on the agenda. They can also enjoy a break in a cosy cabin, cook a yummy sausage over the open fire and warm up with a cup of hot berry juice. Plus of course, there’s the highlight of the day - a private meeting with Santa Claus himself where the little ones are gifted a special something!
Customers can travel with Inghams on a seven-night holiday in either Levi, Ylläs or Saariselkä. These holidays run from November - February.
All trips include accommodation, flights and transfers to and from the resort. All excursions must be added on as extras. If you want to add on the Santa experience to a seven-night trip, you can do so in November and December only.
Our three or four-night Santa Breaks holidays run only in November and December in Levi and Ylläs. They include accommodation, flights and transfers, a half day at Santa’s elves’ hideaway, thermal suits and boots and a special festive feast in the hotel on the final night.
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SAVE UP TO £300PP IN
LAPLAND THIS DECEMBER
7 night Lapland holidays from £629* flying from Manchester
FOR MORE INFORMATION
e-mail [email protected] or visit agents.inghams.co.uk
*Holiday based on 2 adults sharing on 3rd December 2023, 7 nights, self-catering at the Levi Cottages in Levi
NEWS
AIR TRANSAT RESEARCH REVEALS BRITONS’ PERCEPTIONS OF CANADA
Air Transat recently conducted a survey among 2,000 UK adults, in order to gain an insight into Britons’ perceptions of Canada’s most notable exports.
The research has been conducted as part of a brand evolution being launched by Air Transat this autumn, with a new strapline “Where Open Minds Fly”. Britons highlighted insulin as the greatest Canadian export, followed by the pacemaker, maple syrup and peanut butter. The survey also revealed that many Britons hold Canadian celebrities in high esteem, including actors Ryan Reynolds and Keanu Reeves, musician Bryan Adams and Celine Dion.
Some 62% of respondents considered Canada’s natural beauty as the country’s most exceptional attribute, with the breathtaking scenery, considered as ‘world-leading’ by 76% of respondents, followed by the country’s wildlife (42%), friendly people (23%) and a wide range of outdoor activities (26%).
Nearly half of respondents (48%) who had not yet visited Canada expressed a desire to do so, while over a quarter (26%) said making a trip to Canada was on their bucket list, placing it in the top three countries in the world.
AER LINGUS CELEBRATES TRANSATLANTIC SCHEDULE
Aer Lingus is celebrating the success of its summer schedule to North America and recently welcomed its two millionth 2023 transatlantic flight customer on its service to Florida, on flight EI 121 from Dublin
to Orlando.
Summer 2023 has seen Aer Lingus operate its largest-ever schedule, with over 2.25 million seats to North America on sale across 19 direct routes from its UK base in Manchester, Dublin and Shannon. These routes include the addition of the new direct service to Cleveland, Ohio which was added to the carrier’s network in May.
This winter the airline will restart flights to Miami from Dublin on 28th October and to Barbados direct from Manchester on 1st November.
Aer Lingus will continue to expand in 2024, with new direct services to Denver, Colorado and Minneapolis-St. Paul, bringing the total number of Aer Lingus routes operating between Europe and North America to 21.
If Only has relocated its head office to a new location in Glasgow city centre.
Now based at 10 Bothwell Street, the new office space is more open plan with break out areas and a bespoke design that the firm says is “more in-keeping with the If Only brand and company ethos.”
ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE
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• Smaller groups - max 25 people
• Enhanced Signature experiences
• Two local guides on most guided tours
• Plus all inclusions of our Classic tours
Save £100PP on European Signature Tours of 7 days or more departing in 2024. Book by 31 October 2023.
Madeira, the Pearl of the Atlantic
Signature Tour
8 days from £1,989PP
Departures in September 2024 from Edinburgh airport
Funchal • Western Madeira • Monte • Eastern Madeira Curral Das Freiras & Câmara De Lobos
Puglia, Lecce & Vieste
Signature Tour
8 days from £1,689PP
Departures in May, August and October 2024
from Edinburgh airport
Lecce • Olive Oil Mill & Alberobello • Matera • Bari • Vieste Peschici
Classical Spain Signature Tour 7 days from £1,439PP
Departures in May and September 2024 from Edinburgh airport
Malaga • Ronda • Seville • Cordoba • Granada and Alhambra
Lake Garda, Venice & Verona
Signature Tour
8 days from £1,379PP
Departures from April to September 2024 from Edinburgh airport
Lake Garda • The Dolomites • Venice • Valley of Trentino • Verona
To find out more, request a brochure or to book
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What’s included...
SUPERIOR DRINKS PACKAGE
for all of 2024
Now free on all 2024 European river cruises!
Over lunch in our restaurants - unlimited drinks from a choice of:
• Red, white, rosé and sparkling house wine, including non-alcoholic
• Draught beer, including non-alcoholic
• A selection of soft drinks and juices
Then from 6pm until midnight in our bar and restaurants, all of the above, plus unlimited drinks from a choice of:
• Our cocktail and mocktail of the day
• House spirits and mixers (gin, vodka, rum and whisky)
• A recommended regional wine during dinner
• Martini & Sherry pre-dinner
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