Disneyland's spy ring


Budding secret agents have been given a license to thrill with the opening of the new Spy Camp at Disneyland Paris. Youngsters aged between eight and 16 can emulate James Bond and Austin Powers by signing up to the espionage- themed attraction.


Spy Camp is divided into two phases, Tenerife back to its roots


by Laura Gelder The Tenerife Tourism Corporation is to diversify its tourism strategy in 2011, focusing on niche themes and regenerating existing product. Themes will include culture, luxury,


spas, off-the-beaten-track travel, adventure, nature, gastronomy, golf, and Tenerife for families, business and the trend-conscious. Alberto Bernabé, managing director, of the Tenerife Tourism Corporation, spoke to Selling Short Breaks and Holidays about the success of the Tenerife Xpert training programme which was launched six months ago. He said: “Some agents haven’t been


to Tenerife for 10 years and we fi nd that they are impressed with the change; the whole physiognomy of the island has


El Gouna goes smaller


Egyptian village-style resort El Gouna has opened two new boutique hotels. Fanadir and Mosaique are both four-


star hotels located on the resort’s new Abu Tig marina complex. Representing a shift towards boutique


properties for the resort, the hotels have just 54 and 69 rooms respectively. Both Arabic-inspired hotels have


access to facilities and activities including a championship golf course, horse-riding, diving and snorkelling, sailing and other watersports, kitesurfi ng and desert safaris, as well as access to a public beach.


Each hotel has a main pool and a kids' pool, a pool bar and a restaurant while Fanadir has an extra al a carte restaurant. Two six-star boutique hotels are planned for next year, and a Four Seasons will open in 2014. An e-learning programme is in the pipeline for 2011. www.elgouna.com


changed dramatically in recent times. This year we aim to showcase lesser- known areas and attractions, to show people the other side of Tenerife.” The corporation has also signed a


joint agreement with the island's local government and hotel association to regenerate tourist areas, starting with the creation of a pedestrian walkway between Arona and Adeje. In addition to receiving 65 travel


agents on fam trips in 2010, the island received a further boost last winter when it hosted over 500 delegates for TUI’s annual conference. Budget airline Jet2 will launch new


fl ights between Glasgow and Tenerife. The two-times-a-week service will run from April 1 until November 4 2011. www.webtenerifeuk.co.uk


starting with induction training in the morning and moving on to more 'advance training' in the afternoon. Participants learn the inner-sanctum secrets of spying and then put their new skills to the test in a series of specially-devised challenges that range from code-breaking and surveillance to dodging laser alarms and a combat zone. Those who successfully complete the course will be recognised at a passing out ceremony. Spy Camp at Disneyland Paris is run by UK-based Spy Games Ltd and founder Dave Thomas said: "We've created a stunning immersive experience for children and young people that makes the ultimate family holiday more memorable than ever." info@spycampatdisneylandparis.co.uk


Montenegro's big plans


Montenegro enjoyed a steady rise in visitor numbers last year and will focus on pushing its adventure sports in 2011.


Montenegro National Tourism Organisation manager Danica Ceranic said there was 56 per cent more overnight stays between January and September last year, with around 18,000 UK tourists travelling to the Adriatic country. As well as the new cycling network, which now numbers 17 trails and over 1700 kms combined with ‘Bed & Bike’ quality-approved accommodation, the country has opened its second-longest hiking route, which runs between the capital Podgorica and Durmitor National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


And work has started on Porto Montenegro, tipped to be the biggest marina in the Mediterranean, with 800 mooring areas, hotels, apartments, a


Dertour has ‘exciting ideas’ for agents


Dertour’s 2011 brochure, ‘Germany, Austria, Switzerland 2011’, has been adapted to meet the requirements of travel agents, the company says.


“We’ve added more destination and event information designed to be an ‘idea generator’ for agents, and backed up by access to a further 10,000 European hotels to meet all tastes and budgets and available online,” said Julie Craig, Dertour’s managing director. The brochure features city breaks,


lakes, rivers and mountains holidays, rail tours, river cruises, beer festivals and Christmas markets across the three countries, with an emphasis on tailor-made options. New for 2011 is a special UNESCO Highlights rail tour. Lead-in price is £249pp, for a two-


night package to Bonn. It includes three-star B&B accommodation, fl ights and transfers.


www.dertour.co.uk/travel_agents


golf course and a business complex. It is scheduled for a 2015 opening. Egyptian property group Orascom has also begun work on a hotel and leisure complex, including an 18-hole golf course, on the island of Lustica in the bay of Kotor. The keynote project will be spread over 10 years and several construction phases. www.montenegro.travel


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