talking shop THE SECTION JUST FOR AGENTS
Trade opening for Saga sales
BY LAURA GELDER Titan's latest brochure gives agents
access to the popular over 50s brand, Saga, for the first time. The new Classic Cruise Collection
2013 brochure features three Saga cruise ships sailing a range of worldwide itineraries. Savings of up to 35% are coupled
with Titan’s signature VIP Home Departure transfers, and scheduled flights on non-budget airlines. The programme includes the last
Masai Mara join A&K's 50th celebrations
Six Masai Mara dancers put on a celebratory performance outside Harrods to mark the 50th anniversary of luxury operator Abercrombie & Kent. With the assistance of the Harrods
doormen, the African tribesmen and women performed what is officially known as the Jambo Bwana Hakuna Matata dance before visiting A&K staff at the private travel store in Harrods. Part of the Masai Cultural Arts
organisation, they were asked to help celebrate the anniversary of A&K, which was founded 50 years ago in Kenya by Geoffrey Kent, the CEO. “The dancing is amazing but I think the costumes are more suited to the weather in Kenya than
IN BRIEF
Earn miles with Etihad Etihad Airways has launched the SuperSeller incentive which allows agents to earn Etihad Guest Miles on every Diamond First or Pearl Business class ticket sold. Agents should enrol at the website below and receive a SuperSeller PIN, which allows Etihad Guest Miles to be credited to agents’ accounts.
http://etihadagents.com
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Theme park attraction Attraction World is giving away five
pairs of the Merlin Annual Pass for agents booking LEGOLAND Florida tickets with them. Agents have to make a booking for the new waterpark which opens on May 26 and send their booking reference number to LEGOLAND@
attractionworld.com www.attractionworld.com
Suite success for Fairmont agents Fairmont is offering members of its Famous Agents programme the chance to earn up to $20 cash back per night when they book 10 nights combined at California hotels The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Tower Suite bookings at The Fairmont San Francisco and the Fairmont Heritage Place, until August 31.
http://frhi.com/famousagents
Tie the knot with Sandals Sandals Resorts is running a
wedding-themed trade incentive. Until the end of May qualified agents will receive a £50 high street voucher for every upgraded Sandals wedding package they book. To qualify, train at www.
sellingsandals.co.uk and report at least one new WeddingMoon booking.
www.sellingsandals.co.uk
a rainy day in England,” said Kent. “I am very proud that Abercrombie
& Kent has been providing amazing experiences and memories for people for 50 years,” he added. Kent started the business with a jeep
and an ice machine built by an old army friend and it has now been taking clients on safari for longer than any other operator. It now offers upscale adventures and luxury travel itineraries in more than 100 countries across all seven continents. The company employs over 2,000 people in 50 countries and past clients include Bill Gates, Tom Hanks, Elle Macpherson and Denzel Washington.
www.abercrombiekent.com
cruise ship to be built in the UK, the traditional Saga Ruby, as well as the Saga Sapphire and Quest for Adventure – a smaller ship offering itineraries with a focus on local culture, history, wildlife and locally informed cuisine. Titan claims its average booking
values are in excess of £5,000, with all cruises now fully commissionable.
www.titanagents.co.uk
The AM Resorts agent challenge
AMResorts is offering incentives and
event invites to help inspire agents to sell its range of resort brands. Contact us now to secure your place
at a dedicated AMResorts Destination Dialogue being run in partnership with Selling Long Haul. This central London event will tell you
all you need to know about the Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets, Dreams and Now Resorts & Spas and their destinations – the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico. The event will be held on May 17
from 5.30pm. Places are limited so email
julie.baxter@
bmipublishing.co.uk for full details and to secure your place. During the evening AMResorts will be giving away a stay at one of their properties. Attending the event will also help agents rise to the group's current incentive challenge. Book seven nights at the resorts and you jump the 'bronze' hurdle; book 14 nights and you're over their 'silver' hurdle; book 21 nights and you'll going for gold. All bookings must be logged on www.
amragents.com by July 6 and will earn a tiered range of bronze, silver or gold prizes. Rewards range from a simple goodie bag through to theatre or concert tickets or tea at The Ritz, plus hot air balloon flights, tickets to prestigious sporting events or even a cleaner or gym membership for a year!
www.amragents.com
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