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from the editor – dedicated to those who love selling travel –
INDUSTRY COMMENT “With the magical lagoon of Aitutaki just a 30-minute flight from Rarotonga, and
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the islands of Atiu and Mangaia totally unexposed to mass tourism, the Cook Islands are a great destination to take
time to explore” Ian Griffiths, General Manager UK, Cook Islands Tourism
“Malta is an extremely safe destination and has become even more accessible with
new flights. With 7,000 years of history we want to overcome the perception that Malta is a summer sun and sea destination as it also has so much to offer in the winter and
shoulder periods.” Alex Incorvaja, UK & Ireland Director, Malta Tourism Authority
WITH THIS ISSUE... Mauritius Travel Guide 2014/15
MAURITIUS TRAVEL GUIDE 2014/2015
A comprehensive update and guide to tourism in the Indian Ocean island that epitomises luxury
Your 2015 Guide to the Caribbean
ANGUILLA • ANTIGUA & BARBUDA • BAHAMAS • BARBADOS BELIZE • BONAIRE • BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
CAYMAN ISLANDS • CUBA • CURAÇAO • DOMINICA GRENADA • GUADELOUPE ISLANDS • GUYANA HAITI • JAMAICA • MARTINIQUE MONTSERRAT • NEVIS • PUERTO RICO
ST. EUSTATIUS • ST. KITTS • SAINT LUCIA SAINT MARTIN • ST. MAARTEN ST. VINCINT & THE GRENADINES
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO • TURKS & CAICOS U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS VENEZUELA
YOUR 2015 GUIDE TO THE CARIBBEAN
www.caribbean.co.uk
The fully-updated 2015 edition of the definitive annual reference guide to the Caribbean
Dubai Travel Guide 2015
As Dubai Tourism launches its new global brand, the Dubai Travel Trade Guide brings agents up-to-date
Steve Hartridge Editor
elcome to the first-ever issue of Selling Travel! But what's in a name? Regular readers will notice some design changes and a revamped News section, which
we have moved to the middle of the magazine, but, by and large, Selling Travel will feature the same wide range of destination features, agent news, prizes and competitions, and interviews as its recently departed predecessor, Selling Long Haul. But in keeping with the magazine's more inclusive title, look out for coverage this issue of Malta, Bedbanks, Shopping in the USA and Attractions and Show tickets.
Pushing new frontiers As we move forward, expect to see more features on previously 'unexplored' destinations that can satisfy the demand for more immersive, culturally-rich holiday experiences. Such demand is opening up new frontiers – such as Papua New Guinea, which we include in our South Pacific feature (p36), and Haiti, which is once again attracting the attention of travellers and tour operators (p54).
Travel Agents Choice Awards I invite you to cast your votes in this year's Travel Agents Choice Awards (TACA). It's your chance to tell us – and the travel industry at large – which product suppliers and tourist boards have impressed you more than others over the past year. Voting is simple and we've lined up another batch of great prizes for agents who log onto
sellingtravel.co.uk/ awards to make their choices. These range from four nights at one of three private game reserves in South Africa operated by the Shamwari group to designer handbags to West End show tickets. Check out our special section starting on page 89 for full details. Talking of our awards, we hope to see many
89 PRIZES • FINALISTS • PA R T Y Inside this section you will fi nd .....
Our awards fi nalists across 40 categories – chosen by you Dozens of great prizes – from a South African
safari to designer handbags – that could be yours if you vote Details of our Awards Party Night on September 25 Vote Now! at:
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of you at our TACA Party on September 25, one of several great events we have planned for agents this month. For full details visit
www.sellingtravel.co.uk/events.html. We hope to see you at one or more of these events. In the meantime, enjoy your 'new' magazine.
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