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TB 1303 2020 Cover_Layout 1 11/03/2020 12:16 Page 1 March 13 2020 | ISSUE NO 2,145 | travelbulletin.co.uk Giving agents the edge AGENT BULLETIN PUZZLE BULLETIN CYPRUS LGBT+ TRAVEL More incentives and Complete So Doku for your Why this stunning More on this growing sector training opportunities for chance to win a £50 Med island is still a of the industry, with tips motivated agents voucher with M&S honeypot for holidaymakers from Travel Designers’ Nick PACIFIC ISLANDS Sun, sand, sea and beyond Cover pic : Samoa Tourism Authority, www.samoa.travel Authority, Cover pic : Samoa Tourism S01 TB 1303 2020 Start_Layout 1 11/03/2020 12:19 Page 2 S01 TB 1303 2020 Start_Layout 1 11/03/2020 12:19 Page 3 MARCH 13 2020 | travelbulletin.co.uk NEWS BULLETIN 3 THIS WEEK ON THE SAFE SIDE YouGov and Tourlane have partnered to discover the opinions of the UK public on solo travelling, with 46% of women saying that 04 safety is a major concern when travelling alone. NEWS Products news and timely advice from across the travel world 46% of women’s biggest deterrent to them travelling alone is safety. 09 AGENT BULLETIN Incentives and training opportunities to keep agents motivated 11 PUZZLE BULLETIN Win with Su Doku and a Where Am I? to solve SPEAKING TO more than respondents agreeing with the Surprisingly, 63% of 2,000 men and women, statement ‘the overall cost is women would want to Tourlane’s research found more expensive than travelling embark on a solo trip to that 46% of women who with another person’. another continent other answered said that concerns Age variation was another than Europe. North America about their safety were the interesting revelation in and Australasia were 13 biggest blocker to them this survey. relatively popular choices, travelling alone. Closely While 46% of women with 30% and 28% of the CYPRUS A sublime mix of sun, following was anxiety about answered that safety was the votes respectively. gastronomy and culture in the spending time on their own, biggest concern when Men and women shared East Mediterranean with 31% of women citing travelling alone, this the same top destinations. this as the reason why they decreased with age. 62% of 42% of men would love to didn’t embark on a solo trip. women aged 18 to 24 travel to North America and Men didn’t share the same worried about safety but this 35% would be happy taking safety concerns that women decreased to 39% for women a solo jaunt to Australasia. had about travelling alone, who are aged 55 and over. Men and women both 16 with only 20% of men saying This was a similar pattern clearly share a desire to that their personal safety was across all the questions, travel to Antarctica, with LGBT+ TRAVEL Pics from the LGBT+ showcase a barrier to them going on a seemingly showing as 15% of men saying that they plus tips from Nick at solo holiday. Comparatively, women get older they would take a trip there and Travel Designers men said cost was one of the become more independent 10% of women would love reasons they didn’t travel and less anxious about to discover the isolated alone, with 21% of solo travelling. territory alone. 19 PACIFIC ISLANDS Published by : Printed by: Buxton Press @TravelBulletin Idyllic escapes for romance Alain Charles Publishing (Travel) Ltd Subscriptions are £125 p.a. 020 7834 6661 @TravelBulletin and family fun University House, 11-13 Lower Grosvenor £195 overseas Place London, SW1W 0EX ISSN: 0956-2419 www.travelbulletin.co.uk Travel_Bulletin S01 TB 1303 2020 Start_Layout 1 11/03/2020 12:19 Page 4 4 NEWS BULLETIN MARCH 13 2020 | travelbulletin.co.uk Newmarket launches Festive 2020 brochure Go ape for Hayes & Jarvis’ new holiday NEWMARKET HOLIDAYS has launched their festive TO CELEBRATE World Wildlife Day Lake Garda, in northern brochure for the 2020 Italy, is known for its which was held on March 3, season, featuring a crystal clear waters. Hayes & Jarvis, has compiled a collection of Christmas range of escorted, private and self- market tours, Christmas and drive holidays. new year escorted tours, On the ‘Highlights of Uganda’ with a selection of festive trip, guests will have the rare river cruises. opportunity to see the gorillas of Several Christmas breaks Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. can now be extended to include the new year celebrations – a popular choice for those looking for a longer getaway – in addition to a full range of traditional winter wonderland destinations, breaks in Cyprus and Lake book as far in advance as favourites, including ‘India – Garda add some warmth and 2022, making savings of up Tigers and the Taj’ and ‘Kenya sunshine to the collection. to £100 per person. – Beach & Safari’, together In addition, Newmarket’s Richard Forde, head of trade with the newly launched The conservationists at Bwindi bonus discount offer has sales at Newmarket, said that ‘André Rieu Christmas in Impenetrable National Park have been extended to March 31. the decision has been taken to Maastricht’, a four-day break gone to great lengths to encourage The offer applies to all air “encourage customers to look by air or Eurostar. growth in the population of gorillas and river-inclusive holidays, ahead to 2021 and 2022.” The www.newmarketholidays. and it is now a habitat for more which customers can now offer covers customer co.uk than 600, which is more than half of the world's remaining mountain gorilla population. This means that Fred. Olsen offers booking reassurance amid COVID-19 travellers can take a mountain gorilla trek and experience the FRED. OLSEN has launched their ‘Booking ocean or Brabant river cruise for 2020 to magic of seeing these creatures up Reassurance Guarantee’ for guests who are cancel their cruise in return for a future cruise close in the wild, observing first- concerned about their travel plans as a result voucher for the entirety of the money paid to- hand their natural behaviour in of the COVID-19 situation, allowing them to date, when giving at least two weeks’ notice their native habitat. cancel their cruise in return for a future cruise of the cancellation. The future cruise voucher Hayes & Jarvis’ 13-night voucher, penalty-free, within the same year of can then be used on another 2020 sailing. ‘Highlights of Uganda’ holiday is departure. The guarantee applies to all new The ‘Booking Reassurance Guarantee’ also from £7,699 per person, including cruise bookings made between March 4 and applies to Fred. Olsen’s 2021/22 itineraries, accommodation, international flights May 5, inclusive, and guests can move their when cancelled no later than 90 days prior from London, tracking permits, cruise only once. to departure. entrance fees, transfers and meals The ‘Booking Reassurance Guarantee’ will For further information, visit and excursions as specified. enable all guests who book a Fred. Olsen www.fredolsencruises.com www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk More bang for your buck with Emerald Waterways EMERALD WATERWAYS has a savings offer running for the duration of March, and agents can also benefit, winning £50 for every 2020 European River Cruise booking made this month. From the Rhine’s castle rich banks, to the sun-drenched vineyards of the Douro, an Emerald Waterways river cruise includes expert-led guided tours, exclusive excursions and delicious dining. From March 1-31, Emerald Waterways is offering savings of up to £1,350 per person on all 2020 European itineraries as well as unlimited drinks on board. For more information on Emerald Waterways’ agent incentive for March bookings, turn to page 9. www.emeraldwaterways.co.uk S02 TB 1303 2020 News 1_Layout 1 11/03/2020 12:25 Page 5 MARCH 13 2020 | travelbulletin.co.uk NEWS BULLETIN 5 HOTELbites Hard Rock International continues its expansion into Europe with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel Dublin. The hotel is located on Exchange Street Upper near the Temple Bar district. The Apurva Kempinski Bali has launched a collection of 43 beautifully appointed private villas, nestled in tropical gardens on the cliff tops of Nusa Dua. AURORA EXPEDITIONS LAUNCH UK WEBSITE AURORA EXPEDITIONS has introduced their dedicated UK website, with the live booking portal Marriott International has now quoting rates in GBP for their European and Arctic programme. expanded at Frankfurt Airport Created in response to UK trade demand, the site allows agents to book direct and reserve following a long-term commitment places on future voyages with real-time availability, live offers, selection criteria searching and to upgrade and elevate the existing activity requests. www.auroraexpeditions.co.uk Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center. Additionally, there is a brand-new Marriott hotel, bringing two of Marriott Bulgaria at a bargain with Balkan Holidays International’s brands together in BALKAN HOLIDAYS has those staying at four hotels nights skiing is priced from one location for the first time. launched a range of in the premier ski resort of £399 per person departing discounts for this summer Bansko. Those choosing January 2, 2021, including and next winter. other hotels in Bansko return flights from Gatwick, For summer 2020, agents receive their second lift 20kg free luggage, transfers can offer savings of up to pass at half price. and seven nights at the £140 per person in Bulgaria. Agents should encourage three-star Hotel Mura on a Balkan Holidays offer flights bookings by March 31 to bed-and-breakfast basis. from 18 UK airports from May guarantee this offer. Seven www.balkanholidays.co.uk to September, and packages include flights, transfers and Bansko ski resort has the Radisson Hotel Group has opened accommodation for three to longest ski runs in Bulgaria.