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Holidays could be giving agents ‘Extra’
Holiday Extras is offering agents the chance to win VIP access to the ‘Michael Jackson Immortal World – Cirque du Soleil’ tour. The tickets will go to the best
ITV star secured for ABTA
ITV journalist Daisy McAndrew will be the moderator of this year's ABTA Travel Convention in Belek. A special correspondent for ITV News,
Daisy has hosted ABTA's Travel Matters conferences before and commented: "I am delighted to be moderator for this year's business sessions. The Travel Convention has a reputation for stimulating debate about the issues that count in the travel industry, and for providing delegates with invaluable insight and foresight about customer behaviour and developments that will impact the future of the sector."
Get On The Go for agent incentives
A new online agent booking system from On The Go Tours means agents can save up to 50% on tours for their clients, as well as claiming prizes and training for themselves. The trade site features all the latest
offers, agent incentives, new product and information about On The Go's featured destinations which include Turkey, Russia, Morocco, Egypt and Jordan, as well as many long haul spots. Agents can place and manage bookings online, download client documentation, order brochures, request store training and get involved in regular agent fam trips and incentives.
www.onthegotours.com/Agents/Login
Previously ITV News economics editor
and chief political correspondent, Daisy was also Andrew Neil's co-host on The Daily Politics programme. Daisy is a regular on Have I Got News For You and Loose Women and has also written for The New Statesman magazine. ABTA has also confi rmed four major
sponsors: Allianz Global Assistance, Cosmos Holidays, First Data Merchant Solutions and Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines. The event will be held October 10-12.
www.thetravelconvention.com
Above: Daisy McAndrew will moderate the key debates at this year's ABTA Travel Convention
Berlin commission
performing agents when sales are assessed at the end of September. The company is also raising awareness of this year's Make Holidays Greener campaign (organised by The Travel Foundation) by offering agents the chance to win an Off Grid Voltaic Solar Backpack, worth over £150. To win, agents need to share their
ideas on how they can help make holidays more sustainable. Submissions should be via the Holiday Extras Facebook page, Twitter and agent website during July. The best idea will be chosen at the end of the month and one lucky agent will receive the backpack which charges devices such as mobile phones, iPods and cameras using the power of the sun. Other incentives being run by the company include a prize draw to win an Apple iPad, with agents required to 'like' the Holiday Extras Facebook page.
www.holidayextras.co.uk
since the beginning of the year. Leisure Pass Sales Manager Peter
Leisure Pass Group is urging agents to sell its new Berlin Pass this summer – a new source of ancillary income on city- breaks to the German capital. The pre-paid Berlin Pass is the only all-inclusive pass available for Berlin and has been available for sale via agents
Muttitt commented: "After a strong fi rst six months we have high hopes for a successful summer. As well as offering agents great earning potential, the Berlin Pass is an easy sell because its benefi ts include a hop-on, hop-off bus tour and many off-the-beaten- track gems, allowing agents to present themselves as destination experts. The Berlin Pass offers hassle-free entry to over 60 of the city’s leading attractions, including the Pergamon Museum, The Jewish Museum and the Checkpoint Charlie Museum. It's available in two- and three-day durations and costs from €69 for adults and €34 for children. Users also receive a 96-page sightseeing guide. Email
peter@leisurepassgroup.com
theround-up
MSC Cruises has launched an online training programme designed to help agents
sell more cruise. The programme gives details of each ship in the fl eet and includes information on the exclusive Yacht Club and Aurea Spas. On completing the training an MSC Expert agent will receive a certifi cate. The fi rst 100 agents to complete the training will be entered into a draw to win a 2012 Mediterranean cruise.
www.msccruisestraining.com
TIPTO has a range of incentives agents can enter via its website this summer,
including these:
Hoseasons is offering agents the chance to win a short break ‘fi t for a Queen’ on The Sapphire, a new contemporary-built narrow boat based in Rugby. Just answer four questions by August 4. One Stop Touring Shop's new programme rewards agents with points on every booking they make with Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Contiki Holidays, with prizes including 40” HD televisions, designer handbags and iPads.
www.tipto.co.uk
ACE has announced the dates for its River Cruise Expo. The 2012 event will again
take place In Amsterdam, on Sunday and Monday November 18/19.
www.cruiseexperts.org
Premier Holidays is offering agents a short haul booking incentive of £5 for
every inclusive booking they make. The tour operator also has a sale on Channel Islands holidays. Until August 31 there are free nights, free half-board and savings at selected hotels across the islands. Some hotels are also offering free meals, sparkling wine or afternoon tea and reduced rates for children.
www.premierholidays.co.uk
Norwegian Cruise Line is running a
series of roadshows designed to help improve agents' cruise and destination knowledge. The Partners First Roadshows will take place in Bromley, Kent, on September 11; Lothian, Edinburgh, on September 25 and Altrincham, Manchester, on October 3.
www.roadshow-uk.ncl.eu
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