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A MegaFam 2016 Alaska and Hawaii


ALASKA: The seven MegaFam itineraries will visit 18 states


must-do event for agents across the UK and Ireland. The competition to win a much-sought-after place on the fam increases every year.” At WTM, Brand USA also


The new URL is felt to WIN!


revealed details of a new website that aims to convert consumer interest into bookings. DiscoverAmerica.com will still


exist, but the URL used for brand and cooperative marketing will be VisitTheUSA.co.uk.


have a stronger call-to- action, and also ties in to a commitment to work more closely with travel industry


Visit USA committees in source markets including the UK. Brand USA chief marketing


officer David Whitaker said the activity reflected its commitment to the UK trade and a desire to avoid


duplicating Visit USA’s efforts. usadiscoveryprogram.co.uk


number of fam trips, so agents could better understand some of the newer destinations it features, including Israel. Monarch’s sales team is being


expanded and an accommodation- only manager being recruited. Field sales visits are also planned for after the launch of a new agent portal in December. The operator has sent more than


GARY ANSLOW: ‘More fam trips’ As well as the Summer Holidays


2016 brochure launch, he said Monarch planned to increase its


5,000 flyers to agents explaining the decision to drop the Cosmos brand, and offering them the


chance to win a week’s holiday. monarch.co.uk


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