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RIVER CRUISE


New US river line targets UK with 15% commission


Holiie-Rae Merrick Hollie@travelweekly.co.uk


A new US river cruise line is looking to build relationships with the UK trade ahead of its inaugural season.


French America Line’s only ship, the 150-passenger Louisiane, will begin sailing in October. The line’s chairman, Christopher


Kyte, is targeting US specialist agents and operators in the UK and hopes that the British market will account for 20%-30% of customers. The ship will sail on the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Cumberland, Red, Illinois and Arkansas rivers, and 16 cruises


will offer an overnight stay in Louisiane’s final port of call. Agents selling the line will earn


15% commission, with no non- commissionable items, and there are plans for a fam trip in December. “Cruise specialists can sell us, and so can US specialist agents, and it’s with the latter that we see our biggest opportunity,” Kyte said.


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Travelmood publishes Abu Dhabi brochure with exclusive offers


Trade-only brand Travelmood has brought out an Abu Dhabi and Beyond brochure with exclusive launch offers and booking incentives. The operator, part of Tui’s Travelopia group of specialist brands, is offering unlimited access to


“Our average price is about £2,700 so there’s money to be made”


“We’re paying 15% commission and our average price is around £2,700, so there’s money to be made for agents. Plus we offer no non-commissionables, which is important to the trade. “We are the most deluxe river


cruise line in the US, with more departure ports than any other line. We also have lots of shorter cruises, so agents can include a


short sailing on bigger itineraries.” Kyte gave a presentation at


Clia’s Luxury Cruise Expo in Southampton this month and will attend the River Cruise Convention in Amsterdam in November. The line went on sale last week


for 2017, offering 48 cruises between March 4 and January 6, 2018. Cruises range in length between five and 14 days, with flights, excursions, drinks and Wi-Fi included in the price. French America Line can be


booked through Cruiseco and also


via the line’s London office. frenchamericaline.com


Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi as part of a promotion for stays at the Yas Viceroy, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr or Emirates Palace hotels. The brochure is intended for agents and consumers,


AGENT INCENTIVE


and features flights with Etihad Airways. It also highlights ideas for ‘72 hours in Abu Dhabi’, and multi-centre breaks with Sri Lanka, Maldives, Seychelles, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Other offers include accommodation


discounts and complimentary room upgrades. travelmood.com 25 August 2016 travelweekly.co.uk 19


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NEW SHIP: Artist’s impression of Louisiane


NEWS IN BRIEF


Jamaica to host Travel Market in Luton next week


The Jamaica Tourist Board will host its first Jamaica Travel Market on September 29-30 at Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa. Agents can take part in an interactive workshop and meet hoteliers. To request a place, email mail@visitjamaica.com


Trafalgar adds five-country tour of South America


Trafalgar has added a 13-day South America Landscapes tour of Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile, priced from £3,692, to its 2017 programme. Also new is a two-day Paracas and Nazca Lines extension to the Cultures and Contrasts of South America tour. trafalgar.com


Win dinner for two at top Indian restaurant in London


The Goa Experience is running a competition with the Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces group for an agent to win a meal for two at Quilon, a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in London. goaexperience.co.uk


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