TB 2608 2016 Cover Wrap 12/10/2016 13:55 Page 1 October 14 2016 | ISSUE NO 1,986 | www.travelbulletin.co.uk TB 2608 2016 Cover Wrap 12/10/2016 13:55 Page 2 TB 1410 2016 Cover 12/10/2016 14:40 Page 1 October 14 2016 | ISSUE NO 1,986 | www.travelbulletin.co.uk New BookYourWeddingDay.com service launched! page 18 Shopping Tourism Get your clients splashing the cash with these great destination offers & promotions this week weddings & bulletin briefing event bulletin honeymoons canada 10 14 17 25 Global highlights images from our ensure a happy ending Destination Canada how the industry Luxury Showcase for clients to boost launches Specialist can get a ‘ten from events in Bristol & repeat business Training Programme Len’ Bournemouth S01 TB 1410 2016 start_Layout 1 12/10/2016 14:59 Page 2 ).6)4%39/54/!44%.$!. ,1',$12&($1 6+2:&$6( "(&/5/&5803,*/(&7&/*/( 4"3HOWCASES 0RQGD\VW1RYHPEHU 3DUN5HJLV%LUPLQJKDP 5IFTFFWFOUTBSFCZJOWJUBUJPOPOMZBOEXJMMCFCPPLFEPOBöSTUDPNFöSTUTFSWFECBTJT 63216256 S01 TB 1410 2016 start_Layout 1 12/10/2016 15:43 Page 3 newsbulletin GO WEST... Tourism Western Australia held its largest roadshow to date in London last month to launch its new campaign, ‘Just another day in Western Australia’, and inform trade partners about the changes happening in Perth as well as new experiences ready to sell throughout the state. The event was attended by 14 representatives from WA who showcased the best of the state's five regions to agents, and comes at a time when UK visitor numbers to WA are on the rise – up 12% year-on-year to 147,900. Pictured at the London roadshow are, from the left: Sandra Leach from Tourism WA, with competition winners Megan Wheelock from Freedom Australia and Beki Hunt from Round The World Experts (who each won a place on a fam to WA from Emirates and Tourism WA); and Marios Tsokkos from Emirates. Brits undeterred by terrorism & Brexit reveals ABTA’s Holiday Habits Report NEW RESEARCH has revealed that the number of people according to the research, with UK holidays returning to going on holiday in the 12 months to August 2016 has risen 2012 levels. This year has seen a surge in both the number by almost 10% since the previous year, reports ADAM of people taking a holiday in the UK and the number of POTTER from the ABTA Travel Convention in Abu Dhabi. domestic holidays per person, attributable perhaps to the Other findings from the report, issued this week, reveal wide range of anniversaries, festivals and events which that 86% of people took a holiday at home or abroad, have taken place across the country. compared to 77% in 2015, representing the largest number After a steady decrease since 2013, the number of people of the UK population taking a holiday since 2011. taking a UK holiday has increased this year to seven in ten, The association’s ‘Holiday Habits Report 2016’ also signalling a return to the numbers seen during the Olympic shows that the average number of holidays taken per summer of 2012. person, per year, has increased slightly from 3.2 holidays The number of domestic holidays per person has also last year to 3.4 holidays this year. increased from 1.7 in 2015 to 2.0 in 2016, with young At 56%, more than half of the population took a holiday families (with at least one child under five years) taking the abroad in the last year (an increase of 2% on 2015) in line most UK holidays – more than a quarter took more than with a pattern that has seen the number of people four domestic holidays. holidaying abroad slowly increasing since 2013. Looking ahead, almost a quarter (24%) of people plan to Leading the increase in overseas holidays are the spend more on holidays next year with only 16% stating millennials and baby boomers, with 25-34 year olds and 55- they will spend less. The numbers are similar to those 64 year olds being the most likely age groups to take more reported in 2015 (when 23% planned to spend more and than four foreign holidays a year. 15% planned to spend less), suggesting that the signs of It has also been an ‘Olympic’ year for domestic breaks optimism seen in the market last year have continued, despite uncertainty created by world events and political upheaval in the UK. This week continued on next page Windjammer Landing,St Lucia - news puzzle bulletin weddings & honeymoons from this week's ABTA convention: guess which city this recently-opened ensure a happy ending for clients to Inset 03 Brits undeterred by terrorism & 11 wine attraction is located 17 encourage repeat business advises Brexit Planet agent bulletin training shopping tourism this week’s round-up of bookings a look at the latest training visitors encouraged to explore Sidarta - 09 incentives & agent training 12 programmes & upcoming events 23 entertainment & experiences in Bloomington Main : bulletin briefing event bulletin canada Global highlights how the industry can images from our Luxury Showcase Destination Canada launches Canada 10 get a ‘ten from Len’ 14 events in Bristol & Bournemouth 25 Specialist Training Programme Cover Pictures www.travelbulletin.co.uk October 14 2016 3 S01 TB 1410 2016 start_Layout 1 12/10/2016 15:00 Page 4 newsbulletin ‘LIFE IS A ROLLER COASTER’…The ABTA Travel Convention took place in Abu Dhabi this week. Hosted by Etihad Airways, conference sessions and workshops took place at the five-star Yas Viceroy Hotel, the only hotel to be built on a Formula 1 circuit, marking the first time that the convention has been held in the Middle East. Pictured during Tuesday night’s festivities at the Al Raha Beach Hotel (where Ronan Keating took to the stage to serenade delegates) are, from the left: Jane Dawkins, Nabeel Mahmoud Al Zarouni and Mubarak Al Nuaimi from the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority with Helen Argent from Etihad Airways. continued from previous page Mark Tanzer, ABTA chief executive, said: “British “Looking ahead to 2017, our research suggests a holidaymakers value their holidays immensely and it is continued positive outlook towards holidays next year, heartening to see that holidays are still a priority for although I would add a note of caution given the most people, despite the high-profile events both uncertainties that still lie ahead for the UK economy overseas and here in the UK over the past 12 months. around the Government’s Brexit negotiations.” Summer 2017 discounts from Club Med CLUB MED is offering 15% discount to clients booking at least six months in advance for next summer's holiday. New for next year, the operator has expanded its TRAINING TEAM...Saga Holidays recently hosted Ottawa Tourism and other Destination Canada programme to offer the partners to offer product training for its staff along with the opportunity for employees to win a place on a fam trip and runner-up prizes. Pictured making the most of the day are Saga Holidays' Lucy new adult-only Rio das Fuller (left) and Siani Langford. Pedras Resort in Brazil featuring 27 luxury suites and six penthouse C&K launches 2017 collection of escorted small group tours apartments with exclusive COX & KINGS, the appointed travel partner included on the official itinerary, but which lounge, bar and infinity for the Royal Academy of Arts, has are relevant to the tour. pool. 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