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Newmarket targets early bookers with range of 2028 tours


Newmarket Holidays aims to tap into growing demand for “ultra- early” bookings via the trade by releasing long-haul trips for 2028. Nineteen of the escorted


tours specialist’s most popular itineraries are now available to book for 2028, covering journeys across North America, Asia, India and Africa. The release includes new


versions of a 14-day America’s Golden West and Las Vegas, and 21-day Classic Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos itineraries. Head of trade sales and


partnerships Hayley Morris said: “Launching our 2028 programme early gives agents a valuable head start in helping customers plan unforgettable long-haul holidays with confidence.” newmarketholidays.co.uk


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Intrepid expands family range and cuts child prices by 20%


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Intrepid Travel is expanding its range of family adventures and cutting the cost of child places by 20%. Ten tours have been added for 2026, bringing the


family range to 50 trips worldwide. The move comes on the back of a 31% rise in family


bookings compared with last year. The 20% child discount is being introduced following


customer feedback showing that travellers prioritise value for money, creating memories and learning about other cultures when planning a family holiday. The new trips take in destinations including


Slovenia, Greece, Turkey, India, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania and Ecuador. Intrepid offers family trips in its Basix, Original and


Vietnam


Comfort styles of travel, catering to different budgets and accommodation preferences.


Gold Medal unveils US/Canada


brochure and New Orleans fam Gold Medal has launched a 132-page US and Canada brochure, plus an agent incentive to win a place on a New Orleans fam. The brochure includes multi-centre itineraries, road trips and beach holidays. To enter the fam trip prize draw, register US and Canada packages booked before November 30. goldmedal.co.uk


Children can join family trips from the age of five


and qualify for reduced pricing until they turn 18. Intrepid also runs Teenager trips, with active


itineraries specifically designed for 10 to 17-year-olds. Intrepid’s new family trips are available to book now,


with departures from March 29, 2026. The reduced children’s pricing will apply to family


trips departing from 2026. The seven-day Slovenia Family Holiday with


Teenagers trip, which begins and ends in Ljubljana, costs from £1,750 for adults and £1,400 for children. Travellers will cycle along the trails of Kranjska Gora, navigate the rapids of Soca River and spend three nights in Slovenia’s adventure capital, Bovec. A local guide will lead an educational hike in the


Tolmin Gorges and families will have the opportunity to take part in water-based activities in Portoroz. intrepidtravel.com/uk/agent-portal


Top Villas revamps training hub and sets up trade department


Top Villas has revamped its training hub for travel agents. The resource, which is designed to help maximise trade sales during the peaks period, features video content such as destination guides, villa showcase films and ‘how to sell villas’ tutorials. The company has also set up a travel trade support department, led by Rachel Bramley. thetopvillas.com


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Virgin resumes sale of new


daily Heathrow-Seoul flights Virgin Atlantic has put tickets on sale for its daily service to Seoul, after distribution was paused in July. The Heathrow flights are scheduled to start on March 29 using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in a three-class configuration. Fares start at £799 in Economy, £1,493 in Premium and £3,113 in Upper Class. virginatlantic.com


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