talk shop IN THE NEWS Win a Premier holiday to Malaysia Premier Holidays is offering all
agents who book a Malaysia holiday the chance to win one of three luxury seven-night Malaysian holidays. The competition, designed to incentivise agents to sell Malaysia as more than just a beach holiday destination, will see one agent and their guest win a seven-night spa holiday staying at one of Malaysia’s premium spa hotels, with flights and transfers courtesy of Malaysia Airlines (excluding tax). Two runner-up prizes include a seven-night luxury nature holiday staying at Borneo Shangri-La, and an eight-night twin-centre shopping holiday in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. For a chance to win, agents must
make an accommodation and flight- inclusive booking to Malaysia (for travel this year) with Premier Holidays before September 30, to be automatically entered into a prize draw. Every booking ensures an individual competition entry, so the more bookings an agent makes, the more
Clare Crowson, marketing manager at Premier Holidays, surrounded by mini orangutans, in celebration of the Malaysia campaign and eco- tourism options in Borneo.
chances they have to win. In addition, Premier is offering agents shopping vouchers for £25 to £150 (depending on the holiday value), on every Malaysian holiday booking made with flights and accommodation. To aid the campaign, the operator is
promoting unique eco-tourism, sports, shopping and spa-related breaks, with savings of up to £2,626 per couple, to
Botswana visits the Emerald Isle
The Botswana Tourism Organisation crossed the Irish Sea to visit agents in Dublin and Belfast. Networking workshops on the African destination also offered prizes that ranged from champagne and spa goodies to stays at five-star safari camps. The Discover Botswana events, held in
hotels in both cities, enabled UK Botswana Tourism Organisation manager Dawn Parr to provide an overview of the destination – which ranges from desert safaris to delta luxury lodges. She was followed by presentations by seven key Botswana product suppliers. Agents heard from: Under One
Botswana Sky, Sanctuary Retreats, Muchenje Safari Lodge, Great Plains Conservation, Kwando Safaris, Ngoma Safari Lodge and Orient Express. Agents were invited to a cocktail
reception and dinner with Botswana- influenced food like Seswa (pounded beef). Each represented company
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provided prizes and there was 20 agent winners across the two evenings. Pictured below is Sorcha Flynn of Global Teamwork Limited accepting her prize of a two-night stay for two at the Ngoma Safari Lodge, from representative Marc Reading. Botswana's two Irish events follow
those held recently in Chester and York, with other UK cities pencilled in for future dates. To learn more about the destination
take a look at the 2011 Botswana Travel Trade Guide online: www.
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highlight there is more to Malaysia than just sun, sea and sand. In addition to these savings, Premier is also offering extra discounts up to £150 on every booking To assist agents with selling, free window posters and web banners can be downloaded from the Premier Holidays website.
www.trade.premierholidays.co.uk
Jenny is a friend of ours…
Congratulations to Jenny Bovey of
Vacation World in Torquay, Devon and to Jenny Kinsman of Brian Kellett Travel in Bangor, Gwynedd in Wales. Both of them have won a £50 Marks
& Spencer voucher after taking part in a recent Selling Long Haul promotion. Another of our winners this month is
Becky Wall from Bath Travel in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Becky won herself a cosy animal-print bath robe, courtesy of Kimpton Hotels – congratulations Becky! Selling Long Haul has competitions
every month, with prizes ranging from fam trip places to Kindles. Check the competitions page on our website as it changes regularly. This month, you can win prizes just by voting for your favourite travel products and companies. Turn to page 65 to find out how and see the prizes on offer.
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CTO party by the sea The Caribbean Tourism Organisation hosted a Rum and Rhythm by the Sea event at the Thistle Hotel Brighton, with music by Tropical Elements. Pictured are Carol Hay, CTO; Martin and Kirsty Barker- Maguire, prize winners; Gustavo Candelario, Dominican Republic Tourist Board; and Lorraine Grant, CTO, accompanied by BA cabin crew.
OUT AND ABOUT
Tassie roadshow is on A-list Tourism Tasmania held a star-
studded reception at the London leg of its UK and European roadshow this summer. Heading the A-list was Aussie Formula One driver Mark Webber, lending his endorsement to Tasmania and launching his 2011 Swisse Mark Webber Tourism Tasmania Challenge – a six-day adventure race that takes place throughout the state in December. The event was attended by 60 trade, industry and media members. www.
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Check out our reviews section on the website!
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SellingLongHaul.com/reviews and find On Location reviews from agents who discovered the destinations themselves, and want to share their insider knowledge with YOU!
KwaZulu Natal goes north A KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa,
roadshow visited African Pride in York. Agents met staff from Ghost Mountain Inn, Oyster Box, Pakamisa Lodge, Isandlwana and Amakhosi Lodge, plus South African Airways. Pictured is Claire Marks of Michael Langford Travel Services, Harrogate who won a holiday to South Africa, presented by Liz Hall and John Knighton of African Pride.
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