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WANTED: A couple are looking for a romantic five-night trip to Dubai in a nice hotel. They are interested in taking a few excursions, but are unsure about Dubai’s customs and etiquette. BUDGET: £1,500
WINNING AGENT
TRAVEL CONSULTANT MEGAN GLENCROSS
‘ VERDICT
All the agents were friendly and chatty, and had knowledge of the destination. But Thomas Cook’s representative spent the longest on the call, and discussed a range of hotels and excursion details.
SCORING SYSTEM
50% Advice and product knowledge
25% Customer service 15% Website appearance 10% Overall experience
TIME OUT
Any agency that keeps Mystery Shopper waiting on the phone for 10 minutes will fail to score!
79%
The top-scoring agent each month will win the use of a car for 10 days
The winning agent must be at least 25, for insurance reasons. Winners under 25 will win a week’s all-inclusive holiday at an Elite Islands Resorts property. The prize is non-transferable and the car must be driven only by the winning agent. The winner must not have any serious driving convictions. Elite Island Resorts will endeavour to supply the car to the agency but reserves the right to request the winning agent to collect and return the car from Essex or a central location.
haystravel.co.uk
My call was answered immediately and I spoke to a friendly agent for 11 minutes. They suggested Emirates flights from Stansted on November 7 and a choice
of four hotels. I was quoted £1,349 at the Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach, £1,366 at the JW Marriott Hotel Dubai and £1,995 at the Hilton Dubai The Walk. The agent also quoted £2,207 for a stay at the Rixos Bab Al Bahr in nearby Ras Al Khaimah. I was emailed within 30 minutes and received a follow-up call, but was not offered advice on etiquette or excursions.
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flightcentre.co.uk I spoke to an easy-going and helpful
agent, who offered expert tips and advice without being prompted, for 13 minutes. I
was quoted £1,226 for three nights’ room- only at the Dusit Thani Dubai, including
Emirates flights from Stansted to Dubai. A £256 Dubai tour bundle was added, taking the package to £1,482, but I was unclear what it included. I was advised
to avoid Ramadan and recommended to travel in February. I was emailed a PDF
quote the next morning, but I would have liked more options to chose from.
Dubai is very popular with
couples and families. You have to use your common sense on romantic gestures,
which is what we advise when asked.
thomascook.com
I phoned and went through several menus, before being put on hold for
less than a minute. During a 25-minute call, we discussed the best time to
travel, flight times and etiquette for drinking and shows of affection. The agent suggested Emirates flights from Stansted to Dubai in November with
private transfers, and offered five nights’ B&B at a choice of two hotels: a deluxe suite at the Gloria Hotel or a room at the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort.
Package prices were £1,400 and £2,060 respectively. The agent mentioned
excursions, including Dubai Parks and Resorts, a desert safari and a half-day city tour, and recommended the Burj
Khalifa fountain show. I was sent quotes by email and received a follow-up call.
82% THIS WEEK’S WINNER
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travelweekly.co.uk 19 April 2018
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