INDUSTRY COMMENT
IAN HAWKES Executive Director, PATA "Indochina is a growing destination. It offers value for
money, which is most important at this time, and ever-popular Thailand is a near neighbour. Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos sit in that order of popularity and infrastructure. Cambodia is currently opening up more beyond Siem Reap."
CAROL HAY Director of Marketing, Caribbean Tourism Organisation
“We’ve seen impressive growth in visitor numbers for well-known favourites and lesser-known destinations, with some CTO members remaining stable and some seeing a decline. We’re hoping our continued efforts to boost travel to the region will continue to prove effective. "In terms of agent training, in 2012 we’re hoping to conduct more 'Courses in the Caribbean’ fam trips and Courses on the Caribbean Roadshows around the UK”
welcome H
TO SELLING LONG HAUL
igh-end luxury African lodges fit the bill for those clients looking for the ultimate safari-and-pampering combination. But matching the right country to the right
client is crucial: Kenya and South Africa are 'mainstream' destinations ideally suited for those new to African safaris but for clients versed in beating around the African bush, consider Zambia (read why on pages 25/26). Elsewhere in this issue, we
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travel the globe from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean to North America and beyond. Also look out for our latest batch of supplements and guides, which includes a bumper 36-page issue of Selling Canada and one of our exclusive fam trip reports on Colombia. Our Round-the-World tour in Features is timely considering that just about every destination serious about attracting tourists will be present – along with our team – at World Travel Market this month (7-10). Last but most certainly not least, Selling Long Haul is excited to announce a new training partnership that has one aim in mind: to help agents sell more long haul destinations. See page seven for an initiative that is certain to get the entire trade talking.
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Christmas Party
A social occasion for the whole industry. Following the huge success of last year's extravaganza, Selling Long Haul, Selling Short Breaks & Holidays, Travel Uni and Selling Cruising have again teamed up with the Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel to offer you a truly great night out.
Why not treat your staff, colleagues, customers or yourself. Cost includes champagne reception, three-course meal, half a bottle of wine per guest, coffee and disco. Tables of 10 cost just £550 or individual places are £57.50
Wednesday 14th December The Chelsea Pestana Bridge Hotel
For more details and to book visit:
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sales@bmipublishing.co.uk
No long-winded speeches • No awards • No need for black tie An occasion for travel colleagues to come together & celebrate the festive season!
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