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TTGLUXURY EXPERIENCE
Agents will also experience the traditional
Maldivian dance of Bodu Beru, get the chance to
HEADS TO THE MALDIVES
snorkel in the beautiful house lagoon, take part
in a cooking class with chef Kadawata, go on a
sunset cruise and sample how the resort can
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gents wanting to try a slice of the “We really wanted the chance to showcase to offer picnic lunches and spa experiences.
Maldives now have the chance to win a to the UK’s best agents what makes Kanuhura Agents will also be able to try Kanuhura’s
place on the latest ttgluxury Experience, Maldives different ,” said Anna Jackson, Sun new restaurant, Kandu, based around fresh
in partnership with Kanuhura and Emirates. Resorts’ sales and marketing manager. grilled cuisine and set on the resort’s private
The Maldives is one of the best-selling A member of Small Leading Hotels of the island Jehunuhura.
destinations for many luxury operators and the World, the hotel celebrates its 10th anniversary “The Maldives is such a popular destination
ttgluxury Experience will give agents a chance this year and recently flew in DJ Tony Moreno for for the UK, especially in the luxury market, so we
to find out why the destination is so popular with a gala dinner and beach party. wanted to give agents the chance to find out
the UK market. The resort has 100 luxury villas with personal what it means to really enjoy a top resort,”
The resort host for the trip will be Kanuhura, villa-host service and agents on the trip will take Jackson added. “It’s only by experiencing these
part of Sun Resorts, which also includes the part in a learning workshop to drill down into the places that agents can sell them to their full
legendary Le Touessrok in Mauritius. highlights of the Sun Resorts properties. potential and recommend them with enthusiasm.”
Based on a concept of barefoot luxury,
Kanuhura is secluded and tranquil, set in
Lhaviyani atoll where there are only four resorts.
The trip takes place early in June and
Kanuhura and Emirates will host just five agents
for this exclusive four-night stay. After the
international flight with Emirates to Male, agents
can relax in in Kanuhura’s exclusive lounge at
the seaplane terminal before taking their
picturesque flight down to the resort.
For more details and to enter, visit
www.ttgluxury.com/maldives
GATWICK CLUBHOUSE
UPS VIRGIN’S GAME
BANYAN UNVEILS ‘XTC’ BONUSES
As Virgin Atlantic makes plans to celebrate Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has revamped The programme will be organised under
the 10th anniversary of its direct service to Las its agent recognition programme with bookings three levels of membership – Classic, Deluxe
Vegas this year, Upper Class fliers are making now rewarded with points which can be and Premier with varying levels of benefits.
the most of its recently revamped Clubhouse accrued towards discounts and stays at the Highest ranking Premier members will have to
at Gatwick. The total makeover includes a new group’s hotels, spas and restaurants. earn more than 450 XTC points and can then
Cowshed spa salon offering The hotelier’s programme is now called get an all-expenses-paid one-week getaway
free express treatments, XTC (Xtraordinary Travel Consultants) and for two at a Banyan Tree or Angsana property.
an a la carte champagne agent members will be awarded one point for The group will open eight new properties in
brunch menu and a cool every room night they book. Bookings made 2010 including Seoul, Samui and two Angsana
youngsters’ area featuring for specialty inventory such as the Spa Pool hotels in China. Recent openings include
Wii-Fit and Guitar Hero. Villa and Double Pool Villa categories will be Banyan Tree Al Wadi (below), UAE and Banyan
Chief executive Steve recognised with bonus points. Tree Unganan, Bali. (banyantree.com/xtc)
Ridgway says the revamp
reflects an upbeat mood.
“Although our premium
passenger revenue was down in 2009, we’ve
seen signs of improvement in Upper Class
since the end of last year,” he said, also citing
other positive indicators such as increasing
Virgin’s Glasgow-Orlando frequency and the
new Heathrow-Accra route.
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