Travel News February 2018


Catherine is latest winner of Blue Insurance car promotion


China Airlines GSA


AVIAREPS, the global leader and expert in developing and shaping international tourism and aviation demand and spend, with 65 offices in 47 countries around the world, has been appointed, by China Airlines, the national carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan), as General Sales Agent (GSA) for the airline in the United Kingdom and the Republic.


Latest winner of Blue Insurance car promo - Catherine O’Dwyer


BLUE Insurance has announced that the December 2017 finalist of their car promotion is Catherine O’Dwyer from Bowe Travel, Tipperary.


The competition, which is running in association with Toyota Sandyford, The Home of Hybrid, started in November last year and will run until November 2018.


The competition is giving one lucky travel agent or broker the chance to take home a brand new Toyota Yaris Hybrid.


All travel agents have to do to become one of the 13 monthly finalists is sell travel insurance policies! Every five policies sold each month will automatically entitle the agent to one entry into


the monthly draw. Each agent must ensure that the insurance product sold is suitable for their client and must also make sure they have their own unique login to make their bookings count. Members of the Irish Travel Trade or Insurance Brokers can also avail of the 1 bonus place at the Grand Final by visiting Toyota Sandyford and requesting a test drive saying, 'Don’t Renew Unless It’s Blue'.


Each of the 13 monthly winners as well as the 1 bonus winner will take home a mystery prize for their troubles and be invited to the Grand Final in Dublin in November 2018 to compete for the Toyota Yaris Hybrid! Visit the Blue Insurance website for more details of the competition.


The announcement sees Aviareps responsible for the airline’s sales promotions, marketing and public relations activities, as well as direct ticket sales, within the United Kingdom and Ireland. On December 1, 2017 China Airlines introduced a new non-stop service between London Gatwick and Taipei’s Taoyuan International which is expected to not only drive travel demand from the UK and Ireland to Taiwan, but also provide excellent access, service and an alternative route for those travelling on to Australia, New Zealand and other Asian destinations within the China Airlines network.


Jet2.com and Jet2holidays enjoyed a fantastic night at the recent Travel Weekly Globe Awards picking up four prestigious national awards. Jet2holidays was named Best Short Haul Operator, Favourite Short Haul Operator and Best Trade Friendly Brand. Jet2.com was voted Best Short Haul Airline. Alan Cross is pictured with members of the successful Jet2holidays and Jet2.com team


Advantage/Consort tieup


CONSORT Travel Group (Consort), an existing member of Advantage Travel Partnership (Advantage), has appointed Advantage to manage the Northern Ireland consortium for the next five years, with the group maintaining its identity as Consort.


Advantage, the UK’s largest independent travel agent consortium, will oversee the implementation and management of meetings and events, as well as training days and member networking opportunities.


Sandra Corkin, Board member at Consort Travel Group and Managing Director of Oasis Travel, commented: “We are excited to see how Consort develops over the next five years under the management of Advantage. “Our members and friends have built a successful consortium and the appointment of Advantage was a natural step as we benefit from the expertise that Advantage offers to members so, why not their management too.”


David Moon, Head of Business development, Advantage Travel Partnership, said: “Business Development Consultant Sarah Miller has a strong relationship and involvement with Consort and with the management of the group she will continue to offer hers and our knowledge.


“We were delighted to be asked by Consort to assist with the management of the group as they have over 33 years built an established and respected group in Northern Ireland.”


Formed in 1985, Consort has 16 independent travel agent members with 31 shops throughout Northern Ireland. All Consort members are current Advantage members and they will continue to access the same benefits as prior to the management appointment. The board of Consort will also remain in place as an advisory board with the new management model offering a holistic approach to business.


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