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Tipto plans elite Prices kept up for Azura
research panel
Susan Parker.
which starts sailing next April, despite Carnival
PRICES for P&O Cruises’ latest ship, Azura, will UK’s sales arm doubling its online discount.
TIPTO plans to set up a research panel of elite be maintained at the top end of the line’s range, Esdale said a number of changes had been
agents as part of a series of changes to its Carnival UK’s David Dingle has pledged. made to Azura in response to feedback after the
services. Speaking at the “float out” of the 3,118-berth launch of sister ship Ventura. Passenger flows
The Truly Independent Professional Travel ship from the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, chief between evening entertainment and restaurants
Organisation says it hopes to become a “signifi- executive Dingle said Azura was being pitched at had been improved, and new systems introduced
cant marketing buying group” that will obtain the upper end of P&O prices because “we believe to make “freedom dining” work more efficiently.
special discounts for members from companies the value of the ship and the offer P&O first-time passengers
supplying brochure printing, print advertising, deserves that pricing level”. account for 60% of guests on
display stands and point-of-sale materials. “Any active travel agent Ventura, but the line expects
It also plans to give members access to the should expect to do well in sales this figure to be 40% on Azura.
findings of the research panel of 100 agents. on Azura,” he said. The new ship features tie-ups
Tipto’s website is to be upgraded with greater Dingle added that there were with Michelin-starred chef
destination content, to allow operators to upload “definite signs of an uptake in Atul Kochhar for contemporary
video content and to enable agents to create bookings” generally, although Indian dining and with Olly
e-brochures of operators’ product. the market remained quite late Smith for wine-tasting.
The organisation now has 18 members, in booking. The whole ship will be
with space for up to seven more. It has 3,500 P&O Cruises managing direc- Wi-Fi enabled.
independent agents registered, and runs 90 tor Nigel Esdale said there was
roadshows a year. still “good commission” avail- Carnival UK boss David Dingle with ■ Cruise, p20
able for agents selling Azura, P&O’s Nigel Esdale onboard Azura ■ Chip-shape: Letters, p24
In brief
■ Co-op joins Travelife green scheme
The Co-operative Travel is the latest firm to sign
up to the Travelife green initiative, which enables
businesses to promote sustainable working prac-
tices in their own work and with suppliers. Co-op
ANNUAL SALE LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!
Travel will be using the Travelife seal of approval
in its first summer holiday brochure, due to be
launched soon. Operators including Tui, Thomas
2 FOR 1 LUXURY HOLIDAYS
Cook and Virgin Holidays already use the scheme.
to Sandals or Beaches resorts
■ NCL’s Norwegian Sky gets dazzling makeover
for 2009 & 2010
*
holidays!
NCL’s Norwegian Sky has been given a makeover
with refurbishment of its cabins and suites.
THIS OFFER IS NOW BOOKABLE UP TO 15
th
JULY 09
The revamp included adding three new cabins,
enhancing Dazzles nightclub and installing new
This amazing offer, launched in the Mail On For more information check to see if your
food stations at the Garden Cafe. The ship is Sunday, brings incredible savings on many rooms favourite tour operator is participating and for
based in Miami and sails on short breaks of three
and suites, including Concierge and Butler full sales terms and conditions.
and four days from Florida to the Bahamas.
Service Suites, for travel in 2009 and 2010.
There is a huge range of dates & suites to choose
Prices start at £149 per person cruise-only.
from, so hurry and book your clients holiday for
next year now!
■ Operator offers Mauritius trips for agents
A holiday to Mauritius is one of the agent
incentives launched by Enchanting Holidays.
The operator, which features 32 properties on the
island, is offering a seven-night trip including
flights and half-board accommodation. To
qualify for the holiday, agencies must make
seven bookings by the end of September.
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* Subject to availability. Blackout dates, terms &
conditions apply. Not combinable with any other offers
including Sandals Select points and free nights offers. Subject to
availability. Please note that Sandals and Beaches incentives including Luxury
Included Stars programme cannot be claimed in conjunction with this offer.
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