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traveluni.com News update | February 2011 Quito has magnetic appeal
Ecuador’s capital city Quito is raising its game in the UK as its tourism authorities announce the launch of a new travel agent training programme with Travel Uni. The Quito Training Programme will introduce agents to Ecuador's historic capital and to the diverse regions of Ecuador within easy reach. Quito – whose entire city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is a gateway to both the mainland and the famous Galapagos Islands. Quito is at the heart of a country rapidly emerging as one of Latin America’s most popular destinations with the UK market. It is a city of contrasts combining colonial architecture and 21st century verve, along with a diverse arts, crafts and cultural scene. The city’s strategic location high in
the stunning Andes mountain range means access to a varied set of eco-
Bermuda bonus
Congratulations to Melanie Williams from Walsh International Travel who received a £50 gift voucher for booking the highest number of holidays to Bermuda on the Travel Uni Bermuda Specialist Programme for the month of November 2010. The Bermuda Rewards Programme awards agents on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis when they enter the month's highest number of bookings to Bermuda and complete Module One. Agents can win a £50 gift voucher
each month, a £100 voucher each quarter and be in with the chance of winning an annual prize of a holiday for two to Bermuda. Bermuda is also offering a series of savings that will help you secure bookings by encouraging your clients to take advantage of early booking offers. Full details can be found on
www.bermudaspecialist.co.uk
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systems is straightforward, with highland haciendas, Amazonian eco- lodges and the Pacific coast all within easy reach. Almost all itineraries to Ecuador feature at least a few nights in the city, and the Quito Training Programme gives agents the chance to learn how
Shop with VUSA
Visit USA is doing its bit to help agents through the winter blues by offering them the chance to win a £50 shopping voucher. The vouchers will be given away
to the first 50 agents who complete six modules of the Visit USA Training training programme. Over 30 agents have already claimed but there are still some vouchers remaining for those who get online and train. The site is designed to give agents
an in-depth knowledge of the 50 states and a clear understanding of the diversity of products they offer. For full details of how to train and
claim, for full terms and conditions and to see whether you have already won visit:
www.visitusatraining.com
best to sell it. The programme was showcased at Selling Long Haul's Viva Latin America Quiz night (see page 66). 100 fridge magnets are up for grabs for agents who sign up and complete the four-module programme. See Ecuador/Peru feature, page 40.
www.quitotraining.co.uk
NCL partnership
Norwegian Cruise Line has agreed a year-long partnership with Travel Uni to promote its award-winning online training programme. NCLU – the U stands for 'University',
will now be promoted across the Travel Uni website. Members will receive all the latest NCLU news and competitions and be able to interact with NCL through a dedicated group in Travel Uni’s lively discussion forum, The Hive. To mark the partnership, Travel Uni
is running a competition offering one student the chance to attend NCLU’s PhD@Sea educational cruise aboard Norwegian Epic. On the trip they will write a report on
the training and their experience to share online. NCLU offers a fun, ACE- accredited approach to learning with interactive help available.
www.nclu.co.uk
www.traveluni.com NEWS IN BRIEF...
• Fresh-faced Mahindra Mahindra's training programme has been updated and now includes a resource centre and media section with video footage of many of the Indian homestays available.
www.mahindrahomestaysmaster.com
• Rev up with Elite Agents making a booking to any of the Elite Island Resorts properties in the Caribbean during February will be entered into a prize draw to win a Porsche Boxster for a week. The car comes with full insurance and petrol
and is available to any agent aged 21 or over who can collect and return the vehicle from the Elite office in Chelmsford, Essex. For your chance to win, make a sale and
then contact graham@resort-marketing.
co.uk with your booking details. For help in fully understanding and selling the Elite Island Resort products train online at:
www.agentelitetraining.co.uk
• Florida banishes the January blues Florida Keys & Key West is offering agents the chance to win one of four pamper packs. The packs promise relaxation and revival and include a collection of Key West Aloe bath products, a scented candle and a Florida Keys & Key West bath towel. To be in with a chance of winning, simply
log on and complete the training programme during February 2011 at:
www.conchkeyacademy.com
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