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Be a part of the Bermuda super fam
BERMUDA Tourism and British Airways have joined forces to offer luxury travel specialists the chance to win one of 50 places on the 2012 Bermuda Super Fam. The five-night trip, which will take place from November 29 to December 4 2012, will showcase the best of the destination’s pink beaches, luxury hotels, first-class dining experiences, soft adventure, culture and history. To qualify for a place on this trip, agents should be aged over 21, sell luxury holidays to Bermuda or other quality island destinations and have completed Bermuda Tourism’s online training programme by the end of October. The trip itinerary will include
accommodation at Elbow Beach, Tucker’s Point, Grotto Bay and Fairmont Southampton. Plus, with the chance to sample Bermuda’s signature fish chowder dish and rum cocktails, enjoy a spa experience, visit the UNESCO World
Register now for your Jamaica fam trip
THE Jamaica Tourist Board will be hosting a series of educational trips in October and November. Register your Jamaica bookings at www.
mybookingrewards.com for your chance to participate. The trips will provide experiences
to give agents everything they need to know to inspire their customers to visit Jamaica for a holiday. The more bookings registered the
greater the chance you have of being invited on the fam.
www.jamaicatravelspecialist.co.uk
AND IN OTHER NEWS
The Kenya Tourist Board UK & Ireland was part of the annual Magical Kenya Trade Expo (
www.magicalkenya.com), a high- profile international tourism exhibition in Kenya. The event attracts both local and international trade partners. For more information on the destination complete the training at:
www.jambokenya.co.uk
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www.sellinglonghaul.com The Cayman Islands has updated its
website with enhanced features and easier navigation. Here you can learn about the three Islands indepth and visit Cayman virtually on a three-day romance, five-day family or seven-day relax tour via Google Earth. Learn more at:
www.caymanislands.co.uk or train at:
www.caymanislandsacademy.com
Train on Flanders and you could win
yourself a trip on the Eurostar or a range of other Belgian treats. All you have to do is complete the training at Visit Flanders' Travel Uni training programme and book any leisure standard or premier return to Brussels or any Belgian Station. Log your bookings at:
www.Eurostar4Agents.com Train at: www.
flanders.traveluni.com
ABTA has launched a balcony safety campaign to encourage young holidaymakers to take care on balconies, following a number of deaths and serious injuries this year. To view a video from Jake Evans, a balcony fall survivor, and a leaflet for agents to pass onto their customers see:
www.allaboutabta.co.uk
Great rail sale and travel trade deal
GREAT Southern Rail has launched a pre-summer sale with 30% off journeys aboard The Ghan and The Indian Pacific until December 24. This converts into savings of up to $630pp in Gold Service (twin-share). The discount can also be applied to Platinum Service bookings and is valid for reservations made before December 24, for travel before March 31, 2013. For travel trade staff there is also a buy-one-get-one-free offer on Gold Service tickets. Available until October 31, 2012, travel must be between December and February.
Some restrictions apply but those
interested should email preferred dates to
agentsupport@gsr.com.au. Choose from The Indian Pacific, which cuts across the awe-inspiring Nullarbor Plain, the arid farming lands and salt plains of the south and through the spectacular Blue Mountains, or The Ghan, which travels from the lush tropics of the Top End, through the deep red earth of Central Australia and the magnificent Flinders Ranges. To book, visit
www.greatsouthernrail.com.au For more information visit:
www.railaustraliatraining.com
Heritage site of St George Town, take a cycling tour and enjoy time on the beach or at the Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard, which showcases work by local artists. William Griffith, Director of Tourism for Bermuda, said: “We are delighted to be hosting the first Super Fam to Bermuda, providing the opportunity for travel professionals to experience all that the
island has to offer. “We are confident that each agent will
leave Bermuda with a passion for the destination in addition to the knowledge, tools and personal experiences necessary to sell Bermuda holidays successfully.” For further details on the trip contact
bermuda@publicasity.co.uk and to train visit:
www.bermudaspecialist.co.uk
ABTA preps for ski
ABTA launches a Get Set for Ski campaign this month encouraging skiers to properly prepare. The campaign highlights the need
for travel insurance that includes wintersports cover and the importance of being physically prepared. ABTA will take the same message to the Ski and Snowboard Show in Earls Court (October 31–November 4) where consumers will be able to see a demonstration of warm-up exercises and share a health and safety advice checklist compiled by ABTA.
www.allaboutabta.co.uk
Elite set for WTM
ELITE Island Resorts will be hosting a Caribbean Party and treasure hunt for agents on the Thursday of World Travel Market (November 8). Agents will be asked to find items and information from around the Caribbean stands to win a great prize! Find Elite Island Resorts will be based on stand CA320. The company recently hosted a fam
trip for Tropical Sky staff and a Mexico night for Virgin Holidays (see below). Learn more about Elite Island Resorts:
www.agentelitetraining.co.uk
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