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Air Europa hosts the trade at the Latin-UK Awards
THE award-winning airline, Air Europa was the headline sponsor of the 2015 Latin-UK Awards (The LUKAS), which culminated in a Gala Ceremony in May. The event took place at KOKO, in
Camden, London, and was hosted for the second consecutive year by Venezuelan TV star Boris Izaguirre, George Harris,
a Publishing’s Venezuelan-
American comedian, and salsa-star dancer Yanet Fuentes. BMI
Managing
Director, Martin Steady gave a keynote speech to an audience that included a number of travel agents,
industry experts and
business directors. “This event is not only a way for
us to showcase our brand and our long-term commitment to Latin Americans in the UK, but is also an excellent opportunity
invite our trade partners, our friends
in Latin American
embassies, and our contacts, to a wonderful evening of dance, music and VIP treatment,” says Colin Stewart, UK General Manager, Air Europa.
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THE Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa, part of Meydan Hotels & Hospitality, were selected as the ‘Middle East’s Leading Sports Resort’ and the ‘Middle East’s Leading Desert Resort’ respectively at the 22nd annual World Travel Awards held May 6, 2015. This marks the fourth consecutive year the two properties have won the awards. The two awards were presented to Mohamed Aghoury,
Cluster General
(L-R) Mar tin Steady, Saif Abbasi, Bibiana Garside, Alex Plaja Sánchez
Manager for The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, at a ceremony held in Dubai and attended by travel, tourism and hospitality executives. Mohamed Aghoury, said: “This is a proud moment for the entire team at The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa. This achievement is the result of exceptional effort put into executing our innovative vision, and the
Negative inflation positive for leisure industry FOLLOWING
the recent
announcement from the Office of National Statistics that the UK has slipped into negative inflation, a spokesperson for KPMG said this is positive news for the leisure industry. “In terms of the leisure sector,
negative inflation is not as pessimistic as it sounds. With the Bank of England predicting levels to rebound back into positive territory within 12 months, this short period of deflation
hard work, professionalism and customer focus of our staff. We are happy to know that travel and tourism professionals from across the world and guests find our properties and services worthy of such prestigious awards.” Since inception in 2004, Bab Al Shams
Desert Resort & Spa has offered guests an authentic desert experience that is true to the cultural and traditional heritage of the United Arab Emirates. The Meydan Hotel opened in 2010, and since then has established itself as the region’s leading destination hotels. The World Travel Awards celebrates its anniversary
22nd in 2015 and is
acknowledged as the ultimate travel accolade. Last year alone, more than 650,000 individual votes were cast by travel
professionals and high-end tourism consumers.
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could prove a welcome stimulus for the UK economy,” says Will Hawkley, UK head of Leisure at KPMG. “With increases to the minimum wage adding cost pressure on the sector,
the figures are a welcome shot in the arm and will provide consumers with increased confidence and income.
It is now up to the
leisure sector to ensure they capture their fair share of any increase in consumer spending.”
Kpmg.com
INCLUDED in this issue of Selling Travel is Capital Region USA, a handy guide to Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Packed full of information about each destination, the guide includes everything you need to plan your holiday, including maps,
attractions, restaurants and more. If you want
to experience the
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Meydan Hotels wins big at World Travel Awards
Safari with Audley
AUDLEY Travel has launched a new Africa and Indian Ocean brochure and for the first time is offering customers tailor-made journeys to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe offers a good value safari experience and Audley has carefully selected the very best camps and guides. There is an excellent choice of accommodation ranging from very simple to totally luxurious. Zimbabwe’s guides undergo a rigorous qualification process over at least two years, which means they are some of the best in Africa ensuring guests get the very best safari experience. A 12-day Zimbabwe Explorer itinerary, which
showcases the
Zimbabwean landscape, starts at £4315pp,
including flights,
transfers and accommodation and all safari activities. For a shorter trip, a nine-day
Water & Wildlife itinerary covers big game and time at Victoria Falls. This trip starts from £2910pp to include flights, drinks
transfers, and safari included.
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