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This summer’s
chart-toppers
Are non-eurozone destinations such as Turkey and Egypt still the accommodation-only
stars, and where can you find the best deals for your customers? We ask the experts
CHASE TRAVEL.
GETABED
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Rick Milne, UK sales manager Mark Hopper, sales director
What are your biggest sellers this summer Biggest sellers and product? Although the
and how do they compare to 2008’s? exchange rate isn’t as good, we are still see-
Top sellers are in line with 2008, with New ing strong sales for the US, which is perform-
York, Las Vegas, Lanzarote, Algarve, Tenerife, ing on a par with last year. Las Vegas, New
Costa del Sol, London, Paris, Rome, York and Florida are selling well. Outside the
Amsterdam and Barcelona performing well. US, Paris and Prague are both selling well.
alm
What type of product is selling best? Great deals and quirky properties? There
Hotels are selling best but there is an are some great deals in Las Vegas as hotels A
tlantis The P
increasing demand for apartments in cities look to stimulate demand. Bellagio and MGM Atlantis The Palm is set to be Gold Medal’s top-selling property this year
and villas in resorts. Grand have some excellent offers, and they
For which destinations can agents find tick the box for something a bit different. destinations offer great value for money with
particularly good prices to stimulate sales? their range of fantastic rates and specials.
There are competitive rates and offers in GOLD MEDAL TRAVEL
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Top product? Joanne: Beach holidays in the
New York, Las Vegas, Lanzarote, Algarve, Destination managers Joanne Iborra (Middle Middle East and Indian Ocean.
Tenerife and Costa del Sol. East & Indian Ocean) and Matt Appleby, Great deals? Joanne: The Jebel Ali, Dubai,
What’s your best “quirky” property which (North America, Caribbean & Pure Luxury) is offering free upgrades to all-inclusive on
agents could sell to a customer looking for Biggest sellers?: Joanne: The Jumeirah selected dates, representing savings of over
something different? Beach Hotel was our best-selling property for £200 on a four-night stay, while numerous
The Marques de Riscal hotel in La Rioja. The Dubai in 2008. While this property remains Maldives and Mauritius resorts are offering
property is part of the El Marques de Riscal among the top-performing, Atlantis The seven nights for the price of five.
vineyard. Here you can enjoy wine-tasting, Palm is set to become the best-seller in 2009. Matt: We’ve noticed the trend of people
great cuisine and luxury in the hotel. Shower Matt: Las Vegas & New York are performing upgrading to five-star hotels due to the great
gel and shampoo are made from the wine. particularly well this year, especially as both savings currently available.
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