Yalago upgrades site for Maldives bookings


Dnata-owned bed bank Yalago has updated its booking system to allow agents and operators to book Maldives hotels and transfers from Malé airport to resorts at the same time. Previously, agents had to start separate bookings. Yalago features about 100 hotels in the Maldives, and 11,000 globally. yalago.com


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Balkan Holidays pegs 2021 winter ski rates at this year’s prices


Balkan Holidays has frozen prices at this year’s levels for winter 2021-22 ski holidays. The operator has put next year’s


ski season in Bulgaria on sale, with Slovenia to follow shortly. Prices start from £299 for


seven nights at Hotel Victoria, Borovets, in Bulgaria, including flights from Gatwick. Early-booking discounts


include savings of up to £182 per couple, ski packs from £144, six-day lift passes from £101 and deposits of £70. Offers also include a free lift


pass when an adult pass is pre- booked for clients staying at hotels Mura, Pirin, Bansko and Strazhite in the resort of Bansko, Bulgaria. Due to Christmas 2021 falling


on a Saturday, the operator’s charter flights for winter 2021-22 will start on Sunday, December 19. Further charters will be on December 26 and January 2 to avoid flights on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. From January 8, 2022, flights will revert to a Saturday schedule. balkanholidays.co.uk


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Elegant Resorts invites clients to Reconnect with the World


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Luxury operator Elegant Resorts has brought out its first mini brochure this year, featuring a range of exclusive hotels, upgrades and added-value offers. The Reconnect with the World brochure includes


details of the brand’s UK and Ireland portfolio, introduced following an increased demand for staycations. It also features a selection of secluded private villas and a focus on Thailand. The operator said it aimed to inspire confidence


in travel, emphasising its increased flexibility of low deposits, late balance payments and amendments. Managing director Lisa Fitzell said: “With low


consumer confidence following all the setbacks and changes of the past few months, we want to reignite their love of travel and show them all of the wonderful places ready and awaiting their stay.” Offers include seven nights at the Six Senses Laamu


MyBookingRewards sets up resource


site for travel agents and suppliers MyBookingRewards has launched a resource site to share information about hotel openings, rebooking policies, training events, webinars and competitions. Mytraveltradeinfo.com is free for agents or suppliers to access and is visible globally. Chief executive Darren Pearson said agents’ most-asked question was when hotels are reopening. mytraveltradeinfo.com


in the Maldives in a Lagoon Water Villa, from £2,950, including complimentary half-board accommodation, a 35% rate reduction and a 30% reduction in the cost of transfers, saving £4,000 per couple. The price incudes flights, transfers and UK lounge access, and is based on a June 9, 2021, departure. Seven nights in a Beachside Suite at Jumby


Bay Island on Antigua starts from £7,500 on an all-inclusive basis, including a $300 spa credit, a gift on arrival, flights, transfers and UK lounge access. The price is based on a November 11, 2020, departure. Seven nights’ B&B in a Villa Deluxe Room Garden


View at Ritz-Carlton Abama in Tenerife starts at £1,175. The package includes a 15% rate reduction, saving £350 per couple, access to the Villa Club Lounge with all-day refreshments, flights, transfers and UK lounge access. The offer is based on a May 1, 2021, departure and must be booked 120 days prior to arrival. elegantresorts.co.uk


Visit USA offers prizes for agents


at online roadshow next week Visit USA’s roadshow this year will take the form of two online interactive sessions. The two 60-minute sessions, on October 6 and 7, will feature 20 member presentations, including Q&As for agents. Agents who attend both sessions will have the chance to win a Cruise America RV Rental, while another prize will be given out to one agent at each session. visitusaroadshow.com


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