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Universal awakens film fiends for Horror Nights


Juliet Dennis juliet.dennis@travelweekly.co.uk


Some of the scariest horror film characters will come to life at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights this year.


The 26th annual event, on


selected nights from September 16 to October 31 at Universal Studios Florida, features nine haunted mazes, six of which are based on


films including The Exorcist, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Walking Dead and Halloween Hell Comes to Haddonfield.


The film Krampus, based on the


dark spirit of Christmas, is the latest to be announced as a theme for one of the mazes, featuring a half-goat, half-demon creature and his band of dark elves and sinister gingerbread men. A further film has yet to be announced. There will be three mazes based


on original characters and five ‘scare zones’, with characters and theatre shows.


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Kerzner recruits Jeffs to promote One&Only, Atlantis and Mazagan


Kerzner International has appointed Craig Jeffs as leisure sales manager for the UK and Ireland. He will be working with agents across the British


Isles to educate them on Kerzner’s three brands: One&Only, Atlantis and Mazagan. Jeffs, who previously worked for shore tour provider


“For The Exorcist, we are building a puppet system to replicate the film’s spider scene”


Some rides are kept open for the


Horror Nights, which this year is promoted using fictional female character Chance under the tagline “You won’t stand a chance”. Entertainment director Michael


Aiello said: “Our event changes every year, with different stories and characters. For The Exorcist,


SCARY: A character from Krampus, one of the films to feature at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights


for example, we are building a puppet system to replicate the film’s spider scene. “What sets our events apart


is we can collaborate with the motion picture films: talk with the film makers, use the audio and have access to the assets.” So far there has been a double-


digit year-on-year increase in ticket sales. The Universal 2-Park Bonus with Halloween Horror Night Combo Ticket is priced from £245 and can be booked through


Do Something Different. universalorlando.co.uk


Tripashore and MSC Cruises, started in his new role last week. He said: “I will be responsible for increasing trade engagement and brand awareness. “I will be using my cruise industry background to


help grow our engagement with the cruise partners and cruise lines. “I’m really looking forward to learning about another side of the travel industry. “The main thing that I’m looking forward to the most is being back out on the road and meeting all the


amazing agents out there.” kerzner.com


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Neilson offers savings on Greek beachclubs for 2017


Neilson’s Beachclubs in Greece are on sale for summer 2017. Customers who book before October 31 will save up to £50 per person per week. Prices start at £539 for seven nights at Cosmos Beachclub in Vassiliki. agents.neilson.co.uk


Hurtigruten highlights free flights on Explorer sailings


Norwegian exploration specialist Hurtigruten is offering free flights on select 2017 sailings. The offer is applicable to Explorer voyages booked before August 31, including sailings in Norway and South America. hurtigruten.co.uk


Win a seven-night Fathom cruise to the Dom Rep


New line Fathom is giving away a seven-night cruise for two to the Dominican Republic. The prize includes flights, transfers, social impact excursions, transfers and a night in Miami. To enter, agents need to make a booking before September 11. › More information, page 38


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