FEATURE LONG HAUL FAMILY HOLIDAYS
individual lodges (email info@
ethosmarketing.co.uk). With sandy beaches, KwaZulu-Natal is
the warmest place in South Africa between July and September – also one of the best times for game viewing in one of the province’s many parks. Various hotel groups in Kenya are
increasing their family appeal, with Heritage Hotels, which has introduced family tents at two of their safari properties, among those leading the way. Mauritius has also become a solid option, with many resorts offering kids’ clubs and family apartments. Elsewhere, Attraction World’s new
family-friendly products include tickets to the NASCAR Coke Zero stock car race in Florida and hot-air balloon flights over Australia’s Ayers Rock.
Tourism Talk RHYS POWELL
Sales and Marketing Manager, Namibia Tourism “Families coming to
Namibia tend to be looking for
adventure. There’s a stable government and the crime rate is very low, and we push self-drive as a good option because of this. It gives the opportunity for families to do what they want, when they want. The wildlife is always popular, but the country’s also about wide-open spaces, scenery and adventure activities. There’s so much that children can learn, and they also get to see how other cultures live. The biggest hindrance is the lack of direct flights from the UK, although Air Namibia flies via Frankfurt.
HILARY MODESTE Director of Tourism UK Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority
“Our summer business out of the UK is largely dependent on the family market, so we work very closely with travel agents, focusing on a lot of the hotels that have family activities. We emphasise the fact that, while Antigua has great beaches, there are a number of other things families can do together. Horse-riding is quite big, as is
FAMILY HOLIDAYS Top Selling Tips...
• Think Florida... “Orlando is perfect for families with its larger-than-life theme parks, excellent value family dining, shopping and water parks”
CASEY HURFORD USA Product Manager Funway Holidays
• Access is key... “Phuket is proving to be a popular family destination especially with the easy connections on Qatar Airways and Thai Airways”
SHAMIRA KAUMAYA-HATT Commercial Director Sunset Faraway Holidays
going to the rainforest. You can even charter boats to sail around the island. Many hotels have teen clubs as well as kids clubs. We will be running an incentive programme with agents later in the year.”
From The Front Line LISA FISHER
Product Manager, Rainbow Tours “We are finding parents
are becoming more adventurous when it comes to holidays In the Indian Ocean. Reunion offers some fantastic opportunities for activities for older children, while the coast of Tanzania is great for combining beach and safari.”
DEBBIE GOFFIN Head of Sales and Marketing, Premier Holidays
“Thailand is a very popular destination
for us this year. It’s incredibly good value – I took my kids in 2011, and we’re returning this year. Oman’s doing well
Having first visited Namibia at aged four, then later at six, twelve and fifteen
and then every year after, ……..
Jack’s career choices were pretty much
limited to zoologist, botanist, anthropologist or veterinarian…
Jack hasn’t decided yet. He has pursued a degree in botany, zoology
…..
and is now contemplating veterinary medicine… Any ideas on what Jack should next pursue?
For more information please : Call: 0870 774 0965
or E-mail:
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