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Voyager seeks trade ties to sell ‘high-risk’ policies
Amie Keeley
amie.keeley@
travelweekly.co.uk
An insurance company that provides cover in high-risk countries and regions is seeking to work with the trade.
Voyager Insurance Services’
latest product, High Risk Voyager, covers travel to destinations with Foreign Office (FCO) advisories in place, including Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey, Syria and Afghanistan. Agents who pass on a successful
referral to the company will receive a fee, which is negotiated on a case-by-case basis. The company claims to be one of the only insurance providers offering cover to countries deemed high-risk. It was set up in light
THEME PARKS
Win tickets to Aladdin the Musical by completing Disney holiday quiz
Disney Cruise Line is giving agents the chance to win DVDs and tickets to see Aladdin the Musical. The line is looking to educate agents on combining a
cruise with a visit to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The trip has been coined the Ultimate Disney Holiday. To enter, agents need to complete the Ultimate Disney Holiday quiz. Agents will automatically earn a free DVD
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of Disney Pixar’s Inside Out on completing the quiz. They will also be entered into a prize draw to win a pair of tickets to see Aladdin in London on
December 5. There are 14 pairs of tickets up for grabs.
disneytravelagents.co.uk
18 August 2016
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“The FCO regularly changes its travel advice, but no country is excluded”
of rising terror attacks and civil unrest in certain countries. The policy also covers trips to
Zika-affected areas and medical treatment in those destinations. It does not cover cancellations by passengers not wanting to travel due to Zika or subsequent complications after a trip has ended. Deputy managing director
Carl Carter said: “Retail travel insurances and most standard business travel insurances specifically exclude travel to an area where there is an FCO warning.
VFR market still need to travel to these areas, but until now their option was to go uninsured or buy a policy through Lloyd’s of London.” Standard cover for a seven-day
trip to Turkey or Tunisia is £33.34. “The FCO regularly updates its
travel advice based on situations overseas, but the key is that no country is excluded [from our policy],” Carter added. The policy also has 24/7 security and medical emergency assistance services, detailed country information files and a ‘one-tap’ emergency app that puts customers in direct contact with the emergency operations centre. Interested agents should email
pgardner@voyagerins.com or call 01483 562 662
NEWS IN BRIEF
Daniels quits Kuoni to join Funway Holidays as BDM
Former Kuoni national sales executive Katie Daniels has joined Funway Holidays as business development manager. Her departure comes five months after Funway sales director Amanda Darrington joined from Kuoni.
Earn double reward points on Gold Medal packages
Agents can earn double Farebank Rewards points with Gold Medal on all packages to Australia, Thailand and Florida. Bookings must include flights and accommodation and be made before August 31.
goldmedal.co.uk
Take Tipto training to win £100 Love2shop voucher
Tipto’s new training incentive offers three agents the chance to win £100 Love2shop vouchers. Complete all 18 supplier training modules to earn ‘five-star status’ and be entered into the draw. The competition closes on August 31.
tipto.co.uk
Did you know . . ? Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort & Spa is located just 5 minutes from Maurice Bishop International Airport. With airport transfers included, your clients are able to enjoy their Luxury Included® holiday in no time at all!
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