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TALKING SHOP - INSPIRED BY YOU -


The stuff that happens when agents get inv ol v e d...


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The magic of Kenya SPOTLIGHT ON... KENYA Tourism Board’s (KTB)


UK & Ireland offi ce hosted 14 agents on a mega fam this April, visiting 25 properties in eight locations across Kenya. The trip showcased the diverse range of experiences visitors to Kenya can expect, from action-packed safaris in the Mara, to the lush green shores of the western lakes, the luxury camps of Laikipia to the rolling hills of Samburu, and end with some chill-out time on the coast in Diani. Christopher Johnston from Steppes Travel said: “Kenya offers an exceptional holiday experience and the people are a huge part of that. Leave your preconceptions at home and go!" magicalkenya.com


New trade website


JET2HOLIDAYS has launched a new website which it claims gives travel agents a more streamlined booking process.


The tour operator worked closely with agents to revamp the site, with the aim of making it a search engine and an educational tool, in addition to driving sales.


The website now has a dedicated Jet2CityBreaks search function and


an improved holiday calendar which allows agents to fi lter


searches by country, select multiple airports and view prices displayed low to high. It also remembers departure airports for speedier searching. A new deal fi nder shows special offers and tells agents if there are less than fi ve rooms left. Other new features include


destination guides with handy maps showing resorts and attractions; enhanced hotel details with more


CELEBRITY Cruises' Celebrity


Eclipse set sail from Southampton with 100 agents and trade partners onboard this May, on a two-day trip exclusively for top sellers who had never experienced the product. The immersive training saw agents get to grips with the ship's post-revamp features, including the new Gastrobar featuring craft beer, vibrant frozen drinks bar, Slush and Luminae - a restaurant just for suite guests only. cruisingpower.co.uk


images, detailed information and TripAdvisor reviews; and dedicated product pages with more brand information. Agents can now benefi t from a live online chat facility to support the dedicated phone line, as well as a training section for newbies. The website is also a source for Jet2holidays agency branded or unbranded print and email quotes and print posters. tradesite.jet2holidays.com


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Contents 22 Competition 23 Travel Uni 24 Wise Counsel/On Location 25 Competition 26 Destination Dialogue Switzerland


28 Destination Dialogue Thailand


30 Been There Done That


Experience Latin America


EVENT NIGHT EXPERIENCE LATIN


AMERICA is giving you a chance to learn more about destinations and new products from Central and South America. Running from June 15-17, the


show offers agents the chance to meet and network with some of Latin America's leading companies. There will be a focussed travel agents' day on June 17.


Included in the event will be Brazilian and Ecuadorian treats and coffee, seminars and the opportunity to network and make long lasting business relationships. Registration is open for


travel agents now. Reserve your space at experiencelatinamerica.co.uk


COMING UP & ENDING SOON


– 30 SEPTEMBER ETIHAD is hosting a mega fam


to the UAE, Abu Dhabi. Agents joining the trip will learn more about this diverse city, with the opportunity to visit sites such as Ferrari World, the Etihad Towers and Yas Island. Participants will also be accompanied by a guide who


will give you fi rst-hand insights into the city, sharing personal experiences to help participants better understand this destination. Flights are departing from London Heathrow, Manchester Airport, and Edinburgh Airport. For more information see page 27 discoverabudhabi.tcaabudhabi.ae


More online at sellingtravel.co.uk/events


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