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TB 2001 2017 Cover Wrap 16/01/2017 15:29 Page 1 January 20 2017 | ISSUE NO 1,998 | travelbulletin.co.uk Our January Sale is on! Save £100 on trips valued over £750. gadventures.co.uk TB 2001 2017 Cover Wrap 18/01/2017 14:55 Page 2 As the world’s largest independent travel company, G Adventures brings curious travellers from dierent backgrounds together to explore, experience, and share this incredible planet. When people travel with us, they become part of a social enterprise 25 years in the making. They also support local businesses and help communities help themselves. The G Dierence 100% Guaranteed No Single Supplements Lifetime Deposits™ Travel Styles Departures We don’t charge single If they cancel or delay their Travel Styles collect tours That’s right. We’re the first supplements, and will even trip for any reason, their with common themes travel company to guarantee find travellers a same-sex deposit remains valid until together. 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CHANCE BOOK BY £49 DEPOSIT 31 JANUARY 2017 • Free Gourmet Society membership worth £69.95 (for bookings before 31 January) • New small group tours including Great Apes of Uganda and the Land of the Lemur • New Essentials collection For more details please visit www.titanagents.co.uk S01 TB 2001 2017 Start_Layout 1 18/01/2017 10:22 Page 3 newsbulletin COOKIN’ UP A STORM... THOMAS COOK selected seven of its In Destination Services reps to join forces with Thomas Cook Retail throughout this month and next. Chosen because of their expert knowledge of the company’s destinations and hotels, the team will be out on the road visiting Thomas Cook and Co- operative Travel stores across the UK during the peak summer holiday booking period, with the aim to engage with customers and agents and share their knowledge and experience of key summer destinations and resorts. Pictured ready to hit the road are, from the left: the operator’s Jade Farrell, Leah Bryant, Daisy Coxon, Michael Murphie, Hannah Brooks and Sophie Green, with Mike Pink in the front. Club Med survey reveals Brits look to ski holidays for health & relaxation SKIING IS no longer just about the trusty hot-chocolate-and- wellness has become a way of life rather than just a trend. raclette après-ski model of yesteryear, but about health, This goes hand-in-hand with the 2016 State of the UK Fitness wellness and that much-needed dose of hygge, according to Industry Report, which states that, ‘For the first time ever, all-inclusive holiday provider, Club Med’s 2016/17 ski study. member numbers have exceeded nine million, with one in The study also revealed that this new attitude is getting so every seven people in the UK a member of a gym.’ ingrained that holidaymakers are preparing to get their In recent years, holidaymakers are seeking more than just minds and bodies prepped before they go on holiday, with snow when travelling to the mountains. This is also reflected nearly half (46%) of respondents admitting to ramping up in one of the biggest trends of last year, the Danish art of their fitness regimes in the run up to their 2016/17 ski trip. Hygge, which is often translated into English as ‘cosiness’, More than one in ten (13%) even go as far as changing and ‘enjoying the good things in life with good people.’ their diets before hitting the slopes, with nearly all skiers Increasingly, people visit resorts in large groups: almost (95%) seeing their snow holiday as a chance to get their two thirds (59%) of ski parties in the last two years went with exercise in. at least one non-skier and nearly a third (29%) went with But this new desire isn’t just about kick-starting their someone who did not ski at all. Spectacular scenery, multiple fitness regimes, as the study reveals that skiers are looking snow and non-snow based activities and authentic alpine for an altogether different kind of package that gives them a cuisine means ski resorts have something for everyone. wellness, health and relaxation fix. The company's UK, Ireland and Scandinavia MD, Estelle More than two thirds (68%) of snow enthusiasts confirm Giraudeau, said: “Our 2016/17 ski report findings show an that the availability of spa/wellness facilities is important to increasing demand for ski holidays to be all encompassing, them when deciding which resort to go to, and more than a providing action and excitement alongside wellness, third (35%) state they’ve previously made use of wellness relaxation and health. This is also reflected in our holiday offerings during past ski holidays. More than two thirds (68%) bookings, with people enquiring about the different service see their ski holiday as a way to relax, with 63% of those facilities available, and we can only see this getting more looking to go skiing in the future seeing relaxation as part of important over time as people have a desire to take care of a snow escape’s appeal. their health and wellbeing.” Findings from the operator's ski report on wellness reflect For more information on the operator's ski packages and an overall change in consumer behaviour highlighting that resorts visit clubmed.co.uk agent bulletin greece Ilidi Rock Hotel, Olympic Holidays - This week a look at new agent competitions & operators unveil new programme booking incentives additions plus deals to promote Inset 09 16 to clients news puzzle bulletin usa discover what’s new in the industry fancy winning a £50 M&S voucher? the simple life: Funway predicts the f11photo - 03 plus the latest trends 11 Play Su Doku to enter 21 booking trends for 2017 and announcements Main : notes from normanton training cruising Sandy gets ready to pack her bags a round-up of what’s new online and new developments and itineraries in 08 for Uganda 14 at dedicated events 25 river and ocean cruising Cover Pictures travelbulletin.co.uk January 20 2017 3 S01 TB 2001 2017 Start_Layout 1 18/01/2017 10:22 Page 4 newsbulletin Arundel Castle marks 950th anniversary with packed summer events calendar ARUNDEL CASTLE in West Sussex will Kicking off the open season and as they try to take control of celebrate the 950th anniversary of its new for 2017, the Warriors of the castle. initial construction in 2017. Arundel Castle (April 8-9 and Also new for 2017, a Four Nations To celebrate, the castle has September 17) will explore Medieval Tournament (June 17-18) will arranged a bumper calendar of events 1,000 years of the castle’s see England, France, Poland and - from dazzling displays of flowers in tumultuous history with costume, Denmark facing off in a freestyle its gardens to thrilling historical crafts, weapons and thrilling competition using a variety of weapons. interpretations including a week-long combat displays. The climax of the year, the jousting and medieval tournament. April also features the Annual International Jousting and Medieval Reduced ticket prices are available Tulip Festival - the highlight of the Tournament, takes place on July 25- for group bookings plus free garden displays – with a record 30. The world’s longest event of its admission for group organisers, tour 36,000 of the brightly coloured kind, knights from across the globe guides, teachers and supervisors. blooms on show. will descend on Arundel to battle for Reopening to visitors on April 1, The ever-popular Castle Siege glory on horseback during an the castle’s calendar features two returns on May 27-29 for a three-day exhilarating six-day competition. new events as well as the return of spectacular featuring skirmishes For more information visit several visitor favourites. between English and French soldiers arundelcastle.org Channel Islands promo from Premier PREMIER HOLIDAYS has unveiled a selection of promotional offers to Jersey and Guernsey during the peak booking season. Throughout this month and next, clients can make substantial savings on breaks to the Channel Islands with a range of promotions offering deals on spring and summer holidays and including incentives such as free room upgrades, free half-board and flying from a range of regional airports. Agents can download the colourful campaign posters from the operator’s trade website, including regional versions of the posters to enable them to promote holidays with flights from their local airport. Short-haul offers include a three-night break at the four-star L’Horizon Hotel & Spa in Jersey from £415 per person including free half-board, plus a seven-night holiday staying at Jersey’s popular Mayfair from £585. In Guernsey, the operator can offer a three-night break at the St Pierre Park & Spa from £245 including a free upgrade to a garden view room, plus a four-night stay at the four-star Duke of Richmond from £419 with a BECKY'S BEATS...Becky Cooley (left) from Thomas Cook Wallasey free upgrade to a king room.