HOW TO SELL PHUKET
NANDITA PATEL Far East Product Manager Funway Holidays "Phuket is a fantastic
island suitable for people of all ages, whether they are looking for a laid-back retreat or a family holiday, Phuket offers a multitude of activity options to suit every budget, and all complemented by warm Thai hospitality. You can find a fantastic range of activities, from cheap and cheerful beach massages and water sports, spa treatments to suit most pockets, to island hopping opportunities where you can discover beautiful sceneries around every corner".
YVONNE POWELL Travel Advisor
Holidaysplease.co.uk “I have sold Phuket
successfully for many years. Families like the quieter resorts like the Katathani Beach Hotel at Kata or the Dewa at Nai Yang Beach while young and lively clients enjoy the buzz of Patong or Karon. Our luxury clients head for Banyan Tree and the Sri Panwa.”
DAGMAR MARROCCO Far East Market Manager Kuoni “I sent friends of mine
with four boys aged between four and 11 to Phuket last July. Even though it was hot they absolutely loved it. The colours, the smells, the food – everything was so different."
Where To Book It VIRGIN HOLIDAYS + HIP HOTELS
www.vhiphotels.co.uk Seven nights, including flights with Qatar Airways and accommodation at Andara Resort Villas with breakfast, starts from £2,139pp. Prices are based on two adults sharing a terrace suite and includes taxes and fuel surcharges, based on select departures from May to October 2012.
FUNWAY HOLIDAYS – 0844 557 3131
www.funway4agents.co.uk Ten nights at Katathani Phuket Beach Resort (based on two adults sharing a Deluxe Room), including return shared airport transfers and flights with Thai Airways, are from £1055pp.
“Phuket's several beaches have good facilities and a diverse range of water sports”
PREMIER HOLIDAYS – 08444 937 444
www.trade.premierholidays.co.uk Nine nights in Phuket start from £1,345pp, including B&B at the five-star Angsana Laguna, return flights to Bangkok with EVA Air and onwards to Phuket with Bangkok Airways, private transfers and a free upgrade to a Laguna Grand room. This offer is valid for travel from May 7 until July 10 2012. Clients can also extend their holiday
by spending three nights in Bangkok. Accommodation and transfers start from £59pp. •
PHUKET Top Selling Tips...
• Swot up… “There is excellent Phuket information in our training programme created in association with Travel Uni at
training.tourismthailand.co.uk”
JOANNA COOKE Tourism Authority of Thailand
• Sell the commercial angle… “This means Phuket offers a host of different activities and options for various budgets and access is easy”
DAGMAR MARROCCO Far East Market Manager, Kuoni
• Time it well… “We generally recommend families spend at least four nights here to ensure sufficient time to explore the surrounding islands and go snorkelling”
VICKY RODFORD UK Agency Sales Manager The Adventure Company
• Double down… “We have seen a definite increase in twin centres from Phuket when selling with both nearby Khao Lak and Phi Phi”
GILL STANDEVEN Product Manager, Virgin Holidays
General Information
TIME ZONE: Phuket is GMT +7 VISAS: UK visitors do not need a visa for visits of less than 30 days. CLIMATE: Phuket has a tropical monsoon climate. It is warm year round, but April-May and September-October are the hottest. The September-October period is also the wettest. GETTING THERE: Airlines that fly to Phuket via Bangkok from the UK, include: Thai Air International: www.
thaiairways.com; Jet Airways:
www.jetairways.com Etihad Airways:
www.etihadairways. com; Qatar Airways: www.
qatarairways.com For clients who want an alternative to Bangkok, remember that growing numbers of carriers offer connections to Phuket via the Middle East. CONTACT INFORMATION: Tourism Authority of Thailand: 020 7925 2511;
www.tourismthailand.org
Above: A Phuket sunset
Rawai Palm Beach Resort
Luxury product and brand new on Rawai Beach, it’s elegant open air designed, comprised of 198 rooms and Pool Access with private plunge pool, aqua chairs and private sunbathing terrace, 3 tiers free-form swimming pool with swim up pool bars.
66/2 Viset Road, T.Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83130 Tel: (6676) 613 509-14, Fax: (6676) 613 520
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