Take The Thailand Challenge 2011! Why not put yourself in the frame to win a fam trip to Thailand and a fabulous 3D television? See
http://training.tourismthailand.co.uk
talking shop AGENT TRAINING Get yourself on the Antigua A-List
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has launched its new ‘Antigua A-List’ incentive scheme to reward travel agents making major bookings to the twin-island destination. Agents making bookings in excess of £20,000 before October 31 2011 will make it onto the A-List. They will receive the ‘Antigua A-List’ trophy and qualify for a range of star-quality prizes. These agents will be invited to a champagne reception, receive gift vouchers and the opportunity to grab 'must-see' concert tickets. In addition they will get the chance of an invitation to go on an exclusive educational trip to Antigua and Barbuda. This will be a dedicated fam for the top 10 'Antigua A-List' agents. Joanne Hopkins from First Choice, in Billericay, has become the first travel agent to make it onto the A-List after
Oman workshop The Oman Ministry of Tourism UK &
Ireland will be hosting monthly training sessions at the British Museum in London throughout the summer. The Museum is currently exhibiting a collection of Omani silverware and jewellery which agents can visit during the training day. Those attending will also be treated to traditional Omani cuisine and will have the opportunity to win some great prizes. The events will be held on May 24, July 13 and September 7 (9am-2pm). Register your interest by emailing the organisers at:
oman@representationplus.co.uk. Learn more about Oman at:
www.omanacademy.com
NEWS IN BRIEF
Picnic time with Colorado The Colorado Tourism Office is
offering one lucky agent the chance to win a picnic hamper complete with all the summer picnic essentials. This useful hamper will be great for taking on your summer holiday, to outdoor concerts or for a day by the beach. So whatever you’re planning make sure you complete your Colorado training by the end of May to be in with a chance of winning the hamper.
www.letstalkcolorado.co.uk
Hit the landmark with Florida It’s getting close… Registrations to
the Florida Keys & Key West training programme have nearly hit 1,000. Be the1,000th registrant and you’ll receive a £50 gift voucher for Crew Clothing Co., the premium casual wear company, with 64 stores across the UK. To be in with a chance of winning, log on and complete the training programme during May. They are sure there will be a winner very soon!
www.conchkeyacademy.com
Have a coffee on the Great Lakes This month the Great Lakes of
North America is offering three agents the chance to win Royal York blended coffee from Becharas Brothers Coffee Co., and some Mackinac Island fudge- flavoured coffee from Schuil Coffee Co. Winners will also get an insulated bag that keeps drinks warm when out and about. To be in with a chance of winning, log on and complete the training at: wwwgreatlakesnorth
americatraining.co.uk
making an Antigua booking worth over £70,000 in February. Pictured here presenting the award to
Joanne is Hilary Modeste, UK and Europe director, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority.
To get your name on the A-List
simply wise up to the helpful destination information available online and then get ready to sell! Log in your upscale bookings via the Antigua and Barbuda training site or contact Joel Henry via email on:
joel.henry@aandbtourism.com.
www.azantiguabarbuda.com
TRAVEL UNI RECOMMENDS...
THAILAND TRAINING:
http://training.tourismthailand.co.uk
Macau hosts its lucky winners The Macau Government Tourist
Office has hosted six lucky agents on a fam trip to the ex-Portuguese colony. The agents earned their place in a
competition run through the Macau Specialist Training Scheme and travelled on a four-night fam trip. They visited the Historic Centre of Macau (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to see how architecture from both the East and West sits alongside each other, and learnt about Macau’s fascinating blend of Chinese and Portuguese heritage. Agents also saw Macau’s beaches and lush countryside. They took in the breathtaking views from the top of the Macau Tower, saw a
number of top shows, including Cirque du Soleil’s Zaia and The Bubble Show at City of Dreams. They sampled Macanese cuisine and visited the new Giant Panda Pavilion on Coloane. They completed their Macau experience by joining a local Tai Chi class in the park.
www.macauspecialist.co.uk
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