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FEBRUARY 2013 New website offers villa


BY ALAN ORBELL THE International Association of Villa Rental Agents (IAVRA) has launched a new business-to-business website for travel agents. It is a closed platform for subscribers only, and claims to revolutionise


the holiday rental


industry by directly connecting client agents and villa agents on a global level, expanding the potential client base of both and increasing the number of enquiries. It also guarantees agents 10% commission. The website serves as a marketing


tool for both travel agents and villa agents, providing agents with access to an expanded portfolio of villas and giving villa agents increased exposure for their holiday rental properties. IAVRA is well on the way to becoming one of the largest travel


agent dedicated online databases of holiday


apartments, chalets, villas, and even private


is only accessible to


properties in 49 countries. The closed database


subscribers, and premium features help travel agents save time with professionally-branded brochures, a guaranteed


10% commission for


client agents, property comparison tools, and an advanced search function to quickly search, select, and rent properties with confidence. IAVRA is offering Selling Long Haul readers an extended free trial of 60 days alongside a reduced 35 euros a month fee (unlimited users). Use the promo code SL60. iavra.com


properties (including city islands) with over 3,200 SPECIAL OFFERS


SHERATON MALDIVES FULL MOON RESORT & SPA NORTH MALE ATOLL • Stay 7, Pay 5; Stay 14, Pay 10; Stay 21, Pay 14 Valid for stays between 10 Jan – 30 Apr 13


• EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Book 60 Days before arrival and receive discount per room per stay based on BB Valid for stays between 10 Jan – 30 Apr 13


• MEAL PLAN UPGRADE: Book HB and receive free upgrade to FB Valid for stays between 08 Apr – 30 Apr 13


ANGAGA ISLAND RESORT MALDIVES SOUTH ARI ATOLL • TRAVEL TRADE STAFF OFFER: From £32 pppn HB Valid for stays between 01 Jun – 21 Jul 13


VIVANTA BY TAJ CORAL REEF NORTH MALE ATOLL • FREE NIGHTS WINTER: Stay 7, Pay 5; Stay 10, Pay 7; Stay 14, Pay 10 Valid for stays between 10 Jan – 31 Mar 13


• FREE NIGHTS SUMMER: Stay 7, Pay 5; Stay 10, Pay 7; Stay 14, Pay 10 Book by 28 Feb 13 Valid for stays between 01 Apr – 23 Dec 13


• WINTER EARLY BOOKING: Book 30 Days before arrival and receive 15% Discount on room rates based on BB Valid for stays between 10 Jan – 31 Mar 13


• WINTER TRANSFER OFFER: Complimentary Return Transfer (Shared Speedboat) Valid for All persons staying between 10 Jan – 31 Mar 13


• SUMMER TRANSFER OFFER: Complimentary Return Transfer (Shared Speedboat) Book by 28 Feb 13 for stays of fi ve nights or more Valid for stays between 01 Apr – 23 Dec 13


BookaBed launches beds to trade


BED-BANK supplier BookaBed, which offers accommodation across Europe, America, Caribbean, the Far East, Middle East and Australia, is targeting the UK travel industry. Darren Hall, Head of Sales, said: "We


now provide travel agents with a very robust booking engine with multi- room booking facilities,


last-room inventory and flexible markup earnings


– it’s a ‘one stop shop’ booking solution for travel agents’ accommodation and transfers needs.” UK


travel agents can access


Bookabed’s hotel and transfer products by


logging onto the website and


completing the registration application, or by contacting Darren Hall by email to darren@bookabed.co.uk. Agents can set up a single username and password word for their entire branch or have individual staff passwords. bookabed.co.uk


SRI LANKA


Over 38 hotels and a selection of tours available on our website, Including great offers for Summer 2013 and Winter 2013/2014


Request online with the true specialist www.osborneandebel.com All above offers are subject to availability. Terms & Conditions Apply


BANDOS ISLAND RESORT & SPA MALDIVES NORTH MALE ATOLL • Stay 7, pay 6; stay 14, pay 12 Valid for stays between 01 May – 31 Oct 13


• SUMMER EARLY BOOKING OFFER: Book by 31 Mar 13 and receive a 10% discount on room rate based on BB Valid for stays between 01 May – 31 Oct 13


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