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TB 2003 2018 Cover Wrap 28/02/2018 11:00 Page 1 March 2 2018 | ISSUE NO 2,052 | travelbulletin.co.uk TB 2003 2018 Cover Wrap 28/02/2018 11:00 Page 2 TB 0203 2018 Cover 27/02/2018 10:10 Page 1 March 2 2018 | ISSUE NO 2,052 | travelbulletin.co.uk Weddings & Honeymoons How to perfect your clients’ special day this week 26 agent bulletin 9 bulletin briefing 12 czech republic 32 spain & her islands agent offers, booking Elite looks at recent tourist office invites incentives & training booking growth, GDPR hoteliers, cruise lines & operators visitors to join 100th updates & event no-shows unveil new options & offers anniversary celebrations S01 TB 0203 2018 Start_Layout 1 27/02/2018 15:19 Page 2 S01 TB 0203 2018 Start_Layout 1 27/02/2018 15:19 Page 3 newsbulletin OUTTA THIS WORLD... TRAVEL COUNSELLORS has launched an inspirational speaker series called ‘TC Talks’, with its first speaker a female astronaut who spent more than 100 days in space. The new regular events will be hosted from the consortium's Manchester based headquarters and has been designed to support its self-employed franchisees as they look to build their businesses, as well as inspire its own team. Pictured, from the left, are: representatives from Kennedy Space Centre - Rebecca Shireman, Gabriele Bauer-Cornish, Philip Britton and astronaut Nicole Stott, with Travel Counsellors' global sales director, Jim Eastwood. Brits investing in travel & trade experts are back in vogue says new Kuoni report EPIC ADVENTURES, worldwide tours and cruises around Worldwide tours to Japan, Vietnam and Costa Rica are the world have all seen demand increase over the past also on the rise, with growing numbers of people opting year as the so-called experience economy continues to for epic adventures of 20 nights or more. thrive, according to a new report by Kuoni. Demand for premium worldwide cruise trips, has also The study shows that people are investing in travel as risen by 45%. never before alongside life’s big milestones, from Equity release from homes and a relaxation in pension marriage proposals to retirement and big zero birthdays regulations in recent years is one of the reasons for the to destination weddings. growth of premium travel as people seek to tick places The operator confirmed that around half of its bookings off their wish list. Older, wealthier consumers, who are are now for special occasion trips, with honeymoons fit and healthy, are investing in seeing the world as they topping the list, followed by landmark birthdays, weddings continue to live life to the full. and vow renewals, bucket list trips and family gatherings. Meanwhile, travel planning has become more of a Engagement travel also makes the list for the first headache than a holiday dream, with 79% of people time. Princess Eugenie getting engaged in Nicaragua admitting that they’re saturated with online data, highlights a trend for couples seeking to make their forums, reviews and prices according to the operator's marriage proposal as memorable as the big day itself. research, which has prompted a return to real advice The Indian Ocean archipelago which makes up the from trusted experts. Maldives tops the list of destinations for special trips, In a new study almost two thirds of people want to including honeymoons, where the average spend is now know that the person they book a trip with has really £6,000 per couple. 'been there and done that'. This shift in perception sees La Gomera continued on next page - Inset agent bulletin weddings & honeymoons This week agent offers, booking incentives & be the icing on your clients’ cake by 09 training updates 15 helping perfect their special day news puzzle bulletin spain & her islands © stockphoto mania a round up of industry news & play Su Doku for your chance to win a hoteliers, cruise lines & operators developments this week £50 M&S voucher unveil new options & offers - 03 11 26 Main : notes from normanton bulletin briefing czech republic discover what Sandy from Sandy’s news & views from the Elite Travel tourist office invites visitors to join 08 Travel Escapes has been up to lately 12 Group 32 100th anniversary celebrations Cover Pictures travelbulletin.co.uk March 2 2018 3 S01 TB 0203 2018 Start_Layout 1 27/02/2018 15:20 Page 4 newsbulletin continued from previous page “Holidays are a big investment and the exciting bit starts with the planning. Increasingly, people end up with so more people turning to experts and specialists when it much conflicting information when they start searching comes to booking holidays, who are able to cut through that it ends up being more of a headache than a holiday. the conflicting online reviews and search results. “Despite transformational technology, there is a Further research showed that we now spend more than growing thirst for genuine expertise. Conversations are an hour doing online holiday research, before seeking a still at the heart of holidays, from planning them to professional’s opinion to help shortcut to the best choice. remembering them in the years that follow. Trust has This company's managing director, Derek Jones, said: never been more vital when it comes to travel.” A WOW! Weekend at the Eden Project explores Earth’s science & stories A FUN family show and activities exploring Earth’s science and stories await visitors at the Eden Project’s Wow Weekend: Operation Earth on March 10 and 11. During the interactive performance there is a chance for members of the audience to become trainee environmental scientists when ‘Earthy’ – a mini version of the planet earth – takes a trip to the doctors. With the help of Eden’s expert scientists and storytellers everyone can help investigate Earthy’s land, air and oceans to try and find solutions to Earthy’s problems. Operation Earth is a two-year national programme to engage school-age children and their host of hands-on activities including an Programme will also be on hand to families with the latest science of insect pollination game, origami talk about the science of soil and run the environment, exploring the work plant craft, a seed-planting activities to discover its properties. of the Natural Environment workshop and a chance to Operation Earth is suitable for all Research Council (NERC) and how it explore the microscopic world of but especially recommended for relates to everyday life. flowers and insects. families with children aged six to 11. During the weekend there will be a Experts from NERC’s Soil Security For details visit edenproject.com Buy one get one half price deal on cruises from Newmarket Holidays NEWMARKET HOLIDAYS has announced a 'buy one, get one half price' offer on a selection of cruises on MS Olympia. Customers booking before March 15 on the classic itineraries featuring the Rhine’s scenery and Swiss gateway Basel will benefit from the offers, which are available on air-, coach- and rail-inclusive departures, as well as ‘make-your-own-way’, meet-at-ship holidays. The company's trade sales manager, Richard Forde, said that the river cruise programme had been selling strongly through the trade since the start of the year, with “Spring cruises along the Dutch waterways all but sold out, and cabins on May and June Rhine departures selling very quickly.” The new offer, with a short booking window, is valid for the operator’s summertime south-bound Romantic Rhine Cruise to Switzerland (nine days from £1,509) and north- bound Stunning Switzerland & the Majestic Rhine (nine days from £1,529), both of which take in the Rhine Gorge and classic riverside ports and offer the opportunity to join an excursion to Swiss lakeside gem Lucerne. BUBBLY BUDDIES...Wendy Cameron, business development Agents wanting to take advantage of the offer must quote manager at Super Break, popped in to see Paul McCarroll House promotion code FEBRCS. of Travel last week with some bubbly to celebrate the store's recent opening. Located on Great Western Road in Glasgow, the Meanwhile, the company has also extended its £50 per shop is an Advantage member and will be working with the person discount offer on other selected Olympia cruises. operator to promote its wide range of products. Pictured with Agents should book clients by March 15 using the Wendy is the store's owner, Paul McCarroll. promotion code JANRC. 4 March 2 2018 travelbulletin.co.uk S02 TB 0203 2018 News 1_Layout 1 28/02/2018 10:57 Page 5 newsbulletin Paul Gauguin unveils Canada cruise is Princess Cruises’ best seller for 2019 PRINCESS CRUISES has Wildlife Discovery Series The popular cruise includes a call at New York stated that a roundtrip PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises has sailing from announced the line-up of Wildlife Southampton to Canada Discovery Series lecturers on and New England, 2018 voyages, as part of its which includes a call to partnership with the Wildlife New York, is currently Conservation Society (WCS). its best-selling voyage WCS has been saving wildlife of 2019. Furthermore, and wild places worldwide for UK bookings are being more than 120 years and aims to made more quickly for protect the world's largest wild the cruise than any places in 16 priority regions, other sailings offered by the cruise line during the past five years. home to more than 50% of the The voyage, which went on sale in December, already has four times as many world's biodiversity, while guests as the next highest-seller. It is the first time that one of the line's ships will ensuring a positive impact on set sail on a return journey to Canada and New England from the UK, with the 24- millions of people.