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Top Villas expands European range with Madeira programme


Top Villas has launched a Madeira collection in response to growing demand from agents for European destinations with year-round appeal. The collection includes 49


private villas and premium apartments across the island, known for its mild year-round climate and volcanic landscapes. Villa prices start at £96 per


night for Funchal 16. General manager Ed Frampton-


Fell said it was the latest step in Top Villas’ strategy to expand its European range following strong trade engagement. He reiterated the company’s


commitment to agents, citing “competitive” commission rates, dedicated trade support and an expanding range of destinations. thetopvillas.com


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Wendy Wu Tours introduces 13 tour-and-beach holidays


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Wendy Wu Tours has launched its first dedicated Tour & Beach Collection to capitalise on “surging” demand for multi-centre holidays. The escorted tour operator said a third of travellers


are now extending their trips, so its new programme gives agents a “ready-made way” to capitalise on growing demand for holidays that combine “immersive touring with time to relax”. The programme features 13 itineraries, including


three new escorted group tours and a range of flexible combination options pairing Wendy Wu Tours’ best-selling tours with beach stays. “Crucially, the collection removes complexity from


Villa with pool, Madeira


what has traditionally been a fragmented sale, offering one itinerary, one price and one seamless booking,” said the operator.


Travelpack combines WeRoad


tours with flights and hotels Travelpack is incorporating trips organised by small-group adventure firm WeRoad into its trade offering. The new tie-up gives Travelpack agent partners access to more than 140 WeRoad itineraries, targeted mainly at solo travellers aged 20-40. Travelpack will package ground products with flights and pre or post-tour accommodation. travelpack.com


travelweekly.co.uk The range features three new ‘flagship’ itineraries:


Treasures of Thailand & Phuket Beach, from £3,990 for 13 days; Classic Sri Lanka & Maldives Beach, from £4,990 for 14 days; and India Explored & Goa Beach, from £3,190 for 14 days. The collection offers flexible combinations across


key destinations including Bali, Hua Hin, Dubai and Okinawa, allowing agents to match Wendy Wu Tours’ most popular itineraries with proven beach extensions based on customer demand and flight connectivity. Japan Uncovered & Okinawa Beach costs from £10,090 for 21 days, while Gems of China & Hua Hin Beach is priced from £5,790, also for 21 days. Gary King, head of trade sales, said: “We’re seeing a


clear shift in how customers are booking – more people want to combine high-impact touring with time to unwind, and they want it packaged in a seamless way.” wendywutours.co.uk


Holiday Best promotes new range of Turkey beach breaks


Holiday Best plans marketing and training for agents to promote new Turkey packages created with Turkish carrier Southwind Airlines. The holidays feature flights from Stansted to Antalya from July 15, providing access to resorts such as Belek, Lara Beach, Side and Alanya. holidaybest.com


Tui to expand hotel brand to Asia with The Mora Singapore


Tui Group will open its first Mora hotel in Asia in September with a 20-room property in Singapore. Located in the Labrador Nature Reserve, the hotel features an outdoor pool, an indoor hot tub, an executive lounge, bar and two restaurants. The new ‘laid-back luxury’ brand will continue its expansion with a project in Bali. The first hotel is in Zanzibar. retailagents.tui.co.uk


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