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TB 2406 2016 Cover Wrap_Layout 1 22/06/2016 12:13 Page 2 June 24 2016 | ISSUE NO 1,972 | www.travelbulletin.co.uk TB 2406 2016 Cover 22/06/2016 11:25 Page 1 June 24 2016 | ISSUE NO 1,972 | www.travelbulletin.co.uk Slovenia How agents can highlight the value-for-money message to clients this week latin america business bulletin event bulletin shopping holidays 13 14 new travel trends 21 24 report reveals British pictures from our Med report from LATA a round-up of new business travellers Islands showcase reveals growth shopping spend record £1billion event in Edinburgh opportunities developments in the on trips to the US UK & abroad S01 TB 2406 2016 Start_Layout 1 22/06/2016 14:24 Page 2 Celebrating 25 years of success... that’s some Purple patch! 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London for agents to meet directly with 16 worldwide destinations and discover their latest news. Pictured enjoying the informal workshop are, from the left: Marion Larregain, Heather Keene (back), Camilla Gomes, Charlotte Wollaston, and Joanna Saunders from Voyages Jules Verne. New survey reveals British Millennials continue to disrupt traditional travel models NEW GLOBAL research from travel data platform ADARA reveals that Millennials in Great Britain are disrupting traditional models for travel. They are dedicated travellers with three in four (76%) prioritising travel above any other expense, but are savvy bargain hunters with a penchant for luxuries. They are more likely to book through intermediaries and are less likely to be in loyalty programmes as they currently exist. The study looked to expose the travel habits of Millennials using focus groups and research to compare attitudes and behaviours among 18- to 34-year olds and 35+ year olds. It also leveraged first-party insight into millions of every day travel transactions across Europe, Asia Pacific and America. The research shows that 92% love to travel to new places and the majority agree that travel involves new experiences and going off-the-beaten-track (90% and 77%, respectively). The research also shows that when compared to their older counterparts, Millennials in the UK are more likely to use digital resources, such as review sites (29% vs. 21% among those 35+) to plan and book their travel – proving that marketers need to adapt their campaigns to reach this audience. Other results from the study show that 86% of British Millennials prioritise price over airlines when choosing a flight (versus 71% of those over 35+); plan ahead compared to older travellers; and have disposable funds to spend on favoured luxuries such as travel upgrades and in-flight amenities. agent bulletin event bulletin a round-up of fam trips, training and pictures from our Med Islands offers showcase event in Edinburgh 09 14 This week bulletin briefing slovenia Journey Latin America - news & views from Elite’s we chat with the new UK director of Neil Basnett the tourist board, Mladen Ljubisic Inset 12 17 news puzzle bulletin latin america a look at the latest industry launches play Su Doku for your chance to win a debut travel trends report from kasto & developments £50 M&S voucher LATA offers insight into - 03 11 21 opportunities for growth Main : notes from normanton business bulletin shopping holidays find out what Sandy has been up to in report reveals British business a round-up of new shopping 08 the last couple of weeks 13 travellers spend record £1billion on 24 developments in the UK & abroad business trips to the US Cover Pictures www.travelbulletin.co.uk June 24 2016 3 S01 TB 2406 2016 Start_Layout 1 22/06/2016 14:24 Page 4 newsbulletin Airlines could be sitting on more than £112million this summer NEW RESEARCH from money.co.uk reveals that 70% of delayed passengers don't claim for flight delays - something they are entitled to do if their flight is delayed by three hours or more - over the last six years. Of those that claimed, 73% went directly to the airline but FULL OF PRIDE...Organisers of Newcastle Pride are getting ‘in the zone’ for its impending return on July 16 and 17. This year, along with live performances by acts including 5ive and Heather 27% claimed via a claims Small, the festival’s Main Stage weekend will offer a variety of themed zones across Newcastle’s management or legal company, Town Moor. There will also be a designated Family Zone, sponsored by Barclays, offering an losing up to a third of any alcohol and smoke-free area where visitors of all ages can relax and enjoy the compensation paid out which, afternoon.Pictured getting ready for the festivities are, from the left: John Lawson, Barclays; Mark Nichols, Northern Pride; and Ste Dunn, Barclays. for a family of four, could cost up to £552. The survey also found that Norwegian launches route from Edinburgh to Barcelona 71% of those that went directly NORWEGIAN HAS announced a new route to the airline were successful; from Edinburgh to Barcelona with fares almost two thirds (64%) of from £34.90. these received payment from The twice-weekly flights depart on the airline but 7% had to Wednesdays and Saturdays, and more than escalate their claim to the Civil 15,000 seats are available to book. Aviation Authority (CAA) to The carrier offers free inflight Wi-Fi to secure compensation. its passengers on its new 186-seat aircraft. Conversely, 29% had their claim The airline is also considering new declined by the airline, one in transatlantic flights from the Scottish ten of these didn’t know how to capital using state-of the-art aircraft such with more than 200,000 passengers flying escalate their case and 6% as the new Boeing 737 MAX. with us, and now holidaymakers can simply ‘couldn’t be bothered’. Thomas Ramdahl, the airline's chief combine city, sun and sand with our new Results also revealed that half commercial officer, said: “We have major affordable flights to Barcelona.” of those surveyed are completely expansions plans at Edinburgh as our The carrier also serves five business unaware that under EC affordable flights are continuing to be a and leisure destinations from regulation 261/2004 you can huge draw for Scottish passengers. Last Edinburgh - Malaga, Tenerife, make a claim for at fault flight year was our busiest ever at the airport Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo. delays of three hours or more up to six years after they take place; just 30% of those surveyed have Special summer departures with Omega Holidays made a claim leaving 70% SPECIAL SUMMER departures to Italy, Austria and Switzerland from Leeds Bradford potentially eligible. Airport (LBA) will take off next month with Omega Holidays. Hannah Maundrell, the The company first started operating a charter programme to Austria and Switzerland company's editor in chief, said: last year, with direct flights from Leeds Bradford to Friedrichshafen. Based on the success “Airlines make it really easy to of the routes, the operator has introduced Sorrento and Amalfi Coast breaks this year, lodge a claim and you don’t even flying from Leeds to Naples. have to call them – most allow The charter flight to Friedrichshafen has been extended this year and allows passengers you to do it online. As the process to visit Lech, St Anton and Seefeld in Austria, with or without touring options, while is generally so simple, there’s no a seven-night Switzerland holiday is also available. point paying a middle man; lodge Meanwhile, holidaymakers choosing the company's Naples route can take in the claim yourself and you touring options including trips to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello; Pompeii and Vesuvius, should get to keep every penny. as well as Capri. “This isn’t about chasing The operator's marketing manager, Maryanne Wilmer, said: “Having introduced a compensation for minor service to Austria and Switzerland last year from Leeds Bradford, we decided to expand inconveniences. If your travel our holiday programme from the airport for 2016 to include breaks to Sorrento. plans have seriously been “Our overseas holidays are based on offering people the opportunity to fly direct from affected and the airline was at their local, regional airport, so it is great to see the positive response we have received for fault, you can and should ask for the new flights as well as the continued demand for our summer breaks in the Austrian the compensation you’re entitled and Swiss mountains.” to. If the airline wasn’t to blame In February 2017, the company will also offer a Northern Lights evening excursion from then look to your travel Leeds, giving visitors the chance to witness the Northern Lights from their nearest airport. insurance instead.” For details visit omega-holidays.com 4 June 24 2016 www.travelbulletin.co.uk S02 TB 2406 2016 TB News_Layout 1 22/06/2016 14:58 Page 5 newsbulletin New California option from Trek America TREK AMERICA has added an eight-day road trip to its portfolio which takes in the highlights of the ‘Golden State’, including visits to Los Angeles, Yosemite National Park and San Francisco.