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operators canvassed for our feature (pages 42-47) are any guide. South Africa’s neighbour, Zimbabwe, can be put in the category of those destinations newly classified as ‘emerging’. Its once-thriving tourism sector has been derailed for over a decade by one factor – politics – but there are signs that the country is starting out on the comeback trail (see pages 32-33). Among other
welcome B
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y general consent, it seems many tour operators have had a successful start to 2013. Our cover story destination, South Africa, certainly seems back in favour, if the comments of the
INDUSTRY COMMENT “As Britons become more sophisticated about travel, they are seeking unusual and exotic options. World cruise sectors allow them to
see multiple destinations in comfort and style. ” Peter Shanks, President, Cunard Line – see Round the World Cruising, page 52
“Dubai hasn’t always been known as an all-inclusive destination, but it’s a market that will grow in 2013. Jebel Ali Golf Resort
and Moevenpick Ibn Battuta Gate are both great options.” Ian Scott, Director, Dubai Tourism – see All Inclusives, page 27
destinations riding a wave of popularity are Vietnam (pages 34-41) and Korea (page 31), while closer to home, Serbia is one of Europe’s hottest ‘new’ attractions. Read all about breaks in this Balkans beauty in our short haul section (beginning page 60). Such a world of choice offers limitless opportunities for informed agents who, if the experience of Advantage agents is anything to go by, can also look forward to a bumper year. With a network of over 800 specialist independent travel agent outlets across the country, Advantage is the UK’s largest unattached travel consortium. So when it says that ‘mass market’ bookings among its members for summer 2013 are up 17% on last year it’s worth more than a passing footnote – and more evidence that the demise of the high street agent has been grossly over-hyped.
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