FEATURE INDIAN OCEAN LUXURY
launched Travel Uni. Social network
sites are another big focus. We are now on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter making it easy for agents to follow fams and news.”
From The Front Line ALISON SCOTT
commercial director Elegant Resorts “We are seeing very
“We are seeing an increase in the number of families who visit Sri Lanka as it offers some great variety. Small boutique guesthouses are always popular and are a great
way to meet the locals” KAY DURDEN business development manager, Abercrombie & Kent Ltd
strong bookings for the Indian Ocean in 2011. The Maldives has seen an excellent increase on 2010 and is one of our strongest destinations overall. We put this down to the direct BA flight which has made access easier and the excellent standard of the product and hotels. We see clients willing to spend money to get the best product and service.”
JO SMETHURST head of product,The Private Travel Company “The Indian Ocean is
continuing to sell well for us with the Seychelles seeing a strong resurgence in
bookings, benefiting the likes of Four Seasons Resort as it comes back into vogue as a honeymoon destination. Mauritius continues to offer reliable
luxury and incredible value with strong tactical offers in place for the cooler summer months. In the Maldives the newly-opened Constance Moofushi as well as the more established Vivanta by Taj – Coral Reef both cater for the increase in demand for all-inclusive luxury properties.”
LEE MARSHALL business development manager, ITC Classics “We’re finding the Indian
Ocean market to be consistently buoyant, despite the crowded luxury market. In the Maldives, stand out resorts such as Huvafen Fushi continue to delight our customers, with its blend of fantastic service and spectacular facilities, such as the underwater spa or the amazing Dhoni that lets customers sample the true Robinson Crusoe experience, with a luxury twist. In Mauritius, The Residence remains ever
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