NEWS — DIGEST
“Companies like Airbnb and HouseTrip are likely to pose a new challenge to your business” Noel Josephides, page 26
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Want a cocktail? Ask a robot: Royal promises tech surprises on Quantum
Robotic bartenders mixing cocktails in a new ‘Bionic Bar’ will be among many “surprise and delight” technological advances on Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas, which launches this autumn. Customers will be able to place their orders on tablets and then
watch as robots shake their martinis, the line said. Royal also claimed that passengers will be able to board in a
record 10 minutes after generating boarding documents and uploading photo IDs online. Other technical innovations on the ship will include ‘WOWband wristbands’ to help guests navigate the ship and make purchases and to serve as their room key; two new apps to allow guests to plan and book experiences before and during their sailing; and a service to enable guests to track their luggage via smartphone. ❯ Big Interview: Richard Fain, page 12
Intrepid asks agents for support
Intrepid Travel is urging agents to pledge their support for a campaign with World Animal Protection to educate travellers about how to have a responsible-wildlife experience on holiday. The campaign includes a short film on the need to improve elephant welfare in tourism, the chance to win a safari holiday and 10% savings on wildlife trips. Intrepid stopped offering elephant rides and visits to animal entertainment venues in May. To pledge your support and receive an Animal Friendly Tourism pack, visit
animalfriendlytourism.org.au
Virgin Holidays launches Chill or Thrill trade incentive Virgin Holidays’ latest trade campaign offers agents the chance to win an Ultimate Chill day for one, or one of five team prizes. To enter, agents just need to book a package before September 30. The Chill or Thrill competition includes an individual prize of a pamper day and ‘shop ’til you drop’ vouchers worth £500, plus a £150 Toni & Guy voucher. Team prizes include a day at adventure park Go Ape or a VIP Jamie Oliver cooking party.
Manchester airport and easyJet sing for Pride Manchester airport and easyJet marked the city’s Pride Big Weekend by welcoming passengers with a choir last Friday. Dressed in rainbow colours, the singers performed popular hits at easyJet’s bag-drop zone. The airport and easyJet were joint sponsors of the Big Weekend, which took place over the bank holiday.
Join Travel Weekly at our September Socials
Travel Weekly is hitting the road again in September, joining a host of trade-friendly suppliers as they update agents in London, Manchester and Leeds. The September Socials
events are free to attend and include food, entertainment and great prizes. Agents who would like to
attend should register online at
twroadshows.co.uk. Lucy Huxley, editor-in-chief
of Travel Weekly, said: “We know how much agents like to meet suppliers face-to- face to find out about new products and trade activity, and our social evenings are designed to help develop those relationships in a relaxed and fun environment. “Each event is held in a city
Pride supporters: Linda Warren (left) and Heather Boyd (right), both Manchester Airport Choir, with Ali Gayward, easyJet
centre bar or club, allowing guests to mingle and learn while enjoying complimentary drinks, food and entertainment courtesy of our DJs.” The September Socials events take place in London on Monday, September 22, Manchester on Wednesday, September 24 and Leeds on Thursday, September 25. ❯
twroadshows.co.uk
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