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Happy New Year, happy training resolutions
THE start of the new year is always a great time to set yourself new goals and aspirations and what could be better than to commit to training! In the current climate there is no question that those with the best product knowledge and destination know-how are those best positioned to make the sales. Travel Uni offers an ever expanding
array of online training programmes and is committed to offering you the best in incentives too. We'll be unveiling a great new Pollen Points rewards scheme in the coming months which will help any busy training bees rack up points towards some fab prizes. We will be developing some new training programmes too – one European destination and one in the Caribbean will be up fi rst, so watch this space. Don't forget to check into The Hive, our social media hub for all the latest news and gossip too.
www.traveluni.com
Jolly feels the love
JOLLY Beach Resort & Spa in Antigua is running its second annual ‘Celebrate Love’ competition. Running until January 31, couples are invited to win the heart of Jolly Beach by sharing their romantic holiday moments. Any agent who has a potential client looking to book a wedding, honeymoon or renewal of vows should encourage them to enter! Details of 'Celebrate Love' can be found on:
www.jollybeachresort.com/romance
AND IN OTHER NEWS Get on the rails downunder
Rail Australia has unveiled some great additions and incentives to help boost sales for 2013. Offers include reduced Gold cabin fares, complimentary beverages included in the price, inclusive off-train tours and increased luggage allowances. To learn more, train on the product at:
www.railaustraliatraining.com
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www.sellinglonghaul.com Agents make like a Maasai on their Kenya fam trip
THE Kenya Tourist Board hosted agents on a fam trip which included ‘Maasai warrior’ training at Maji Moto Cultural Camp and time exploring three of the 59 National Parks. The agents spotted four of the
'big fi ve' animals and enjoyed a bush breakfast overlooking Mount
Kilimanjaro and game drives exploring Amboseli.
The group included agents from Virgin Holidays, TUI and STA and took in a variety of hotels, camps and resorts. The fi nal stop was the coast visiting Watamu and Diani.
www.jambokenya.co.uk
Make time for Thai
THE Friends of Thailand Club has unveiled details of its forthcoming roadshows. Make a date in Guildford and Crawley on February 27-28; in Brighton and Bournemouth on March 20-21; in Aberdeen and Glasgow on April 17-18; in Solihull and Oxford on May 15-16; Norwich and Ipswich on June 19-20; in Bolton and Liverpool on July 10- 11; or in Jersey and Guernsey on September 4-5. Register to attend at
marketing@tourismthailand.co.uk Thailand fans should also make sure they are at Selling Long Haul’s second Thai-themed party which will celebrate the launch of the Thailand Travel Trade Guide 2013. Based at a central London location, the night will include a fun pub-style quiz on Thailand, a prize draw with top holiday prizes, talks from generous sponsors – Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thai Airways, Travel 2 and Outrigger Hotels & Resorts – and lots of Thai-themed food and drink. To register your interest, email
thailandrsvp@sellinglonghaul.com and to learn more: http://training.
tourismthailand.co.uk/
Elite gets active
Elite Island Resorts has introduced a new range of activities from pilates to reggae dancing, tai chi to archery. The focus is on fun classes for holidaymakers of all ages with a mix of gentle relaxation and high energy activities to suit all levels. These are all part of the evolving all-inclusive programme.
www.agentelitetraining.co.uk
Wedded bliss
Feel the love for weddings and honeymoon sales by visiting the Destination Wedding and Honeymoon showcase at the Europa Gatwick Hotel on February 13. Among those attending will be Sandals and Seychelles. Learn more about these:
www.seychellessuperstar.co.uk www.sandals.traveluni.com
Jolly rates from Jolly Beach
Jolly Beach is offering UK interline operators fantastic rates until February 28 2013 for the trade travel in May, June, September and October. These offers are not only open to trade employees but are extended to family and friends. Look out for deals and get packing!
www.thinkjolly.com
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