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PARKED: A2B Transfers has taken ‘bold decisions’ to drop some long-time supplier partners
“We have taken some bold decisions to move away from some suppliers we have been with for a long time. We want to work with the guys willing to adapt to the way we want to work.” Norris added A2B was “taking it on the chin” in terms of margin to improve quality hoping to maintain volumes while not passing on costs. And he said A2B was also
looking to reduce costs by resolving any disputes that arise quickly and providing more-detailed information online
so customers know what to expect.
a2btransfers.com
the company behind the emirate’s five-star Address brand. Also under construction is Venu on Bluewaters Island. Located 500 metres off the coast from Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Residence, it will be the first midmarket brand by the luxury Dubai-based hotel operator, Jumeirah. The growth in Dubai’s fledgling midmarket sector follows government incentives put in place in 2013 to spur developers to build more three-star properties. Dubai
MEMORIES: Grand BahamaIsland
Tourism has received more than 150 development applications since the incentive scheme started. Helal Almarri, director general of Dubai Tourism, said: “We are keen that the city caters to those on a more restrictive budget by offering high-quality affordable accommodation.” Novotel, Mercure, Aparthotel
Adagio, Hilton Garden Inn, Ibis, Citymax and Holiday Inn have also
earmarked Dubai for development.
rovehotels.com
30 June 2016
travelweekly.co.uk 25
Memories Grand Bahama signs deals with tour operators
Memories Grand Bahama is now available to book through third-party operators. The all-inclusive resort, located on the northernmost island in the Bahamas, has signed contracts with operators including Travelcube and Saga Holidays. All bookings are commissionable. The resort features 513 rooms and suites and a casino, as well as complimentary green fees at the nearby Reef Club Golf Course. Staff from sales agency AMG,
which represents the resort, will be visiting UK agents to provide training and to launch a summer sales incentive, with Amazon vouchers up for grabs on all booking made up until Aug 31. AMG’s commercial director, Suzy
Trott, said: “Our task is to educate agents on the offers and highlight the benefits of including Memories as an ideal ‘out-island’ venue”. Travelcube offers all-inclusive stays from £79 per night, based on
two people sharing a double room.
memoriesresorts.com
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